Scenic Belle Plaine, Minnesota

I lived in Belle Plaine, Minnesota, for almost 20 years and rode my bike several thousand miles throughout the surrounding area. Along the way, I enjoyed the scenery, explored the countryside, and saved photographs of many memorable places and moments. This gallery includes some of my favorite pictures from those years.

A goat walks along a wooden beam surrounded by trees, captured in a sepia tone.
A black bicycle rests in tall green grass beside a road sign indicating the high water mark of the Minnesota River from April 11, 1965.
A cyclist riding on a gravel road surrounded by green fields under a blue sky with clouds.
A blue bicycle parked next to a tall corn field under a clear blue sky.
A snowman dressed in military attire, including a helmet, stands next to a green tree by the roadside.
A rural landscape featuring a green grassy field, a brown crop field in the distance, a windmill on the right, and dramatic blue clouds in the sky.
A brick pillar with a lamp on top displays a sign indicating the speed limit as 'WALK TROT JOG' next to a grassy pathway surrounded by trees.
A drag racer emitting smoke while revving its engine on a street in front of a brick building, with spectators watching from the sidewalk.
A person in racing gear sits in a dragster, creating smoke while revving the engine, with a crowd of onlookers in the background.
A person wearing a helmet driving a small, custom-built racing vehicle generating smoke, with a crowd of spectators sitting on the grass in the background.
A person driving a smoke-emitting vehicle on a road, with spectators watching from the side. A building labeled 'Chiropractic' is visible in the background.
A small car producing a cloud of smoke while performing a burnout in a street lined with spectators.
A drag racer performs a burnout, producing a large cloud of smoke while on a street. In the background, a group of spectators watches from the sidewalk, surrounded by trees and parked vehicles.
A truck with an American flag and decorations is seen in a parade, emitting smoke. Bystanders watch the event while a fire extinguisher is positioned nearby.
A small racing vehicle pulling a trailer, emitting smoke, while crowds watch from the sidelines during an event.
A vibrant sunset with deep orange and red hues filling the sky, silhouetting dark trees in the foreground.
A large agricultural implement is being towed down a rural road, with houses and trees visible in the background under a clear blue sky.
A dirt road winding through a lush, green forest with trees on either side.
A straight road lined with trees on one side, featuring utility poles and a railroad crossing sign in the foreground under a cloudy sky.
Two-story stone house with green trim and windows, set on a grassy area surrounded by trees.
A wooden directional sign pointing left to Belle Plaine and right to Jordan, with a grassy field in the background.
A long, winding rural road stretching into the distance, flanked by lush greenery on either side and a cloudy sky overhead.
A grassy field with a dirt path leading towards a helicopter displayed on a pedestal, surrounded by trees and under a blue sky with clouds.
A scenic view of a grassy field with a wooden gate, surrounded by trees and a blue sky with clouds.
A blooming orchard with white flowering trees and green grass, bordered by a white fence.
A spacious rural landscape featuring a grassy field bordered by a white wooden fence, with a barn and trees in the background.
A winding gravel road surrounded by lush green trees on both sides under a cloudy sky.
Three horses grazing in a green pasture with a wooden fence and a cloudy sky in the background.
A grassy field with several horses grazing under cloudy skies, surrounded by trees.
A grassy field with several horses grazing under a cloudy sky, surrounded by trees.
A tranquil scene depicting a wetland with several white swans swimming among green reeds and trees in the background.
A row of green-leafed trees beside a paved road, with tall grass in the foreground and dense foliage in the background.
A tranquil forest scene with a narrow dirt path through lush green foliage and trees.
A group of deer grazing in a grassy field surrounded by trees under a clear blue sky.
A cloudy sky with varying shades of gray and blue, viewed above rooftops and tree branches.
A windmill stands on a green field under a cloudy sky, with dark clouds creating a dramatic atmosphere.
A rural road with a green directional sign indicating left to Le Sueur and straight to Le Center and Belle Plaine, surrounded by fields and a cloudy sky.
Road sign pointing to Le Sueur, Le Center, and Belle Plaine with a rural landscape in the background.
A serene landscape featuring grassy fields and clusters of trees under a cloudy sky, suggesting early morning or late afternoon.
A lush green field under a blue sky with scattered clouds, featuring several cows grazing throughout the landscape.
Cattle grazing in a lush green field with trees and distant farmland in the background.
A lush green field under a partly cloudy sky, with several cows grazing peacefully throughout the pasture.
A scenic view of a barn with the text 'Minnesota Harvest Orchard' visible on the side, surrounded by green grass and trees under a clear blue sky.
A group of brown and black cows standing in a grassy field, with some trees in the background.
A scenic view of a rural landscape featuring a long road bordered by lush cornfields under a bright blue sky with scattered clouds.
A scenic view of a rural road flanked by green fields and trees under a partly cloudy blue sky.
Panoramic view of a rural landscape featuring a highway bordered by lush green cornfields, under a bright blue sky with scattered clouds.
A sunny landscape featuring tall green corn stalks with a tree and cloudy blue sky in the background.
A gravel road surrounded by lush green trees and bushes under a clear blue sky.
A field of vibrant yellow wildflowers surrounded by green grass and foliage.
A lush green field of crops with small plants visible, surrounded by silos and farm buildings in the background.
A bright yellow sunflower stands tall amidst green leaves and wild grasses in a sunny field.
A vibrant shrub with red and orange leaves surrounded by green foliage.
A scenic rural road winding through green fields and trees, leading towards a distant hill under a cloudy sky.
A close-up view of an apple tree with numerous ripe apples hanging among green leaves under a blue sky.
A construction site featuring a large yellow drilling machine with tracks, labeled 'AF-240'. The machine is actively positioned to drill into the ground, with large drill bits visible. In the background, there are cornfields and another smaller machine. The scene is under a clear blue sky with clouds.
A large drilling machine is seen on a construction site, with a blue sky and fluffy clouds in the background. The machine is positioned to drill into the ground, with agricultural fields visible in the distance.
A landscape featuring multiple tall power poles with overhead cables set against a backdrop of greenery and a cloudy sky.
A tranquil scene of a lake surrounded by lush greenery, featuring a fountain that creates a rainbow effect in the water, visible under a clear blue sky.
A decorative fountain shoots water into the air, creating a mist that catches sunlight and forms a rainbow over the calm water. Lush greenery and a cozy wooden house can be seen in the background.
A yellow warning sign featuring a tractor with a person riding on it, accompanied by a blue sign that reads 'Prodeo FFA Community.' The signs are positioned next to a patch of colorful flowers against a backdrop of green trees.
Vintage trucks and machinery displayed in a grassy area surrounded by trees, with a small gazebo structure in the background.
A circular fountain with water spouting from multiple jets, surrounded by a stone wall in a landscaped area featuring bushes and trees.
A two-story stone house with a gabled roof, surrounded by greenery and a garden path.
A tree with green leaves and clusters of small orange flowers in a sunlit field, with a road visible in the background.
A vast green field with crops growing, showcasing a dense layer of plants with a few taller plants visible in the foreground.
A window display featuring the text of the Pledge of Allegiance to the United States flag, surrounded by decorative stars.
A dense thicket of trees with green foliage and a foreground of dried brown leaves and small plants, suggesting a natural wooded area.
A dirt road surrounded by green trees and shrubs, leading into the distance under a clear blue sky.
A landscape featuring several round hay bales in a grassy field with trees in the background under a clear sky.
A vast field of corn with a clear blue sky in the background. The corn is tall and green, indicating a healthy crop.
A concrete sidewalk running parallel to a rural road with sparse trees and a speed limit sign indicating 55 mph.
A narrow, unpaved path surrounded by dense greenery and trees on both sides.
An outdoor display featuring vintage trucks and a small service station structure, surrounded by grass and trees, against a cloudy sky.
A split image featuring a group of pigs in a wooded area on the top half and a group of cows grazing in a grassy field on the bottom half.
A horse, a donkey, and an animal that resembles a llama in a grassy field with trees in the background.
A lush green landscape featuring dense trees and a small, winding creek running through tall grass and underbrush.
A rural pathway beside a green soybean field, with a yellow fence running along the edge, and a truck on a nearby road under a clear blue sky.
A wide view of a green agricultural field with crops under a clear blue sky, bordered by a road lined with power poles and a fire hydrant on the grass.
Sign for River Rock Church Ministry Center, featuring the church name and information about services, including adult, youth, and kids groups.
A vast green field bordered by a bright yellow picket fence under a clear blue sky.