Jay Cooke State Park, MN · Wild n Wonderful Wanderer

The first Swinging Bridge at Jay Cooke State Park was built by the Forest Service out of logs and rope; the Civilian Conservation Corps built the stone pillars seen today. The bridge has since been raised a total of 7.5 feet, and the 8,938-acre park was established in 1915.

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The first Swinging Bridge was built by the Forest Service out of logs and rope. Source ↗
The Civilian Conservation Corps built the bridge with the stone pillars we see today. Source ↗
The Swinging Bridge was destroyed in what is now the second largest flood on record. Source ↗
The bridge has been raised a total of 7.5 feet since it was originally built. Source ↗
Jay Cooke State Park covers 8,938 acres. Source ↗
Jay Cooke State Park was established in 1915. Source ↗

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