Sinkhole Capital of the World

Fountain, Minnesota

Hidden away in southeastern Minnesota is the tiny little town of Fountain, Sinkhole Capital of the World! If you’re not sure how sinkholes form, geologists explain that they occur when the underground rock strata—typically limestone—that has been formed into cave-like honeycombs, crumbles under the weight of the earth. But that’s not the only thing Fountain is known for – it’s also the west end of the Root River State Trail, a 42 mile long multi use trail.

Fountain is also home to a nice little Mexican restaurant, Los Gables. The atmosphere is nice and the food is good and it is very close to the start of the trail and if you’re camping in the area it’s a nice little place to go.

We camped about five miles out of Fountain close to The Old Barn Resort, which is a good place to go if you like to tube the river, canoe, kayak, fish, golf, eat, drink, rent a bike, tc. They have it all – they even have a very nice camp ground for tent or RV camping.

Southeastern Minnesota has a lot to offer the outdoor’s person and even if you’re not that into the outdoors they have lots of antique shops and specialty shops in the area. The area is gorgeous with the bluffs and the beautiful Root River. There’s a little bit of everything for everyone…so get out and enjoy!