📜 Iona's Beach is a unique stretch of shore on Lake Superior in Minnesota. 🔍 It's famous for its smooth pink rhyolite and felsite stones that produce a soft, tinkling sound when disturbed by waves. It is a Scientific & Natural Area (SNA), named after Iona Lind who protected it. The beach is formed from fallen pieces of a nearby rhyolite cliff. # Why Go 🎶 Experience the rare phenomenon of "singing" rocks. 💖 Admire the distinctive pink geological formations. 🌿 Visit a designated Scientific & Natural Area with diverse wildlife, including unique flora and fauna like crustose lichen and warblers. 🧘 Enjoy a peaceful natural environment. # Why Avoid 🚫 Rock collecting, plant, animal, and fossil removal is strictly prohibited as it's a Scientific & Natural Area. ⚠️ The rocky shore requires careful footing. # Tips 👂 Stand still and quiet to best hear the subtle musical sounds. 🚶 The beach is easily accessible via a short path from the parking lot. # Cost 💰 Free. # Parking 🅿️ Paved parking lot available, adjacent to the Gitchi Gami State Trail.