Besides the falls and Lake Superior, the exposed roots of the many riverfront cedars are one of Gooseberry Falls State Park's most signature natural wonders. It seems as though the roots grow directly out of rock, but among their tangled mess, most of the roots are indeed somehow entrenched in moisture-holding soil.

Gooseberry Falls State Park is a favorite among North Shore travelers and is one of Minnesota's most visited state parks. A unique aspect of this park, besides the five waterfalls, is the exposed roots of the many cedars that line the river. These twisted and gnarled roots attach themselves to the exposed rock bed in seemingly impossible ways, providing support and nutrients for the trees. This quartet of cedars leading to the Middle Falls has, no doubt, stood watch over these falls for many decades. Their uniformity and strength make them almost seem like the columns in a cathedral crafted by Mother Nature.

Another interesting feature is what looks like the face of a bearded man on the facing root of the nearest cedar. Can you see it?