first mn dives

[Dragon Eye]

If you want to stay in the cities, then there are some choices.  Her very first dive our of class?  Well the training lake in town in Square Lake- the access from Golden Acres is a little nicer than from the park side. There are training platforms which are well marked and lined. There is a sign posted on a tree with the map. If you follow the thick white line you'll head to the park side which is a swim but also has more platforms.

There's Little Long Lake on the west end of town- not sure on the vis right now, but it is a calm lake with trolling motor limits. There's one platform there and easy access from the parking lot. It's never usually crowded and you can find treasure once in a while.

If you pop over the border from Stillwater there's Perch Lake, which has a sloping bottom and platforms and sunken boats- I actually like this lake over Square- quiet, vis is usually good and you can dive deeper if you want to.

If you want to drive north to Brained, you can check out the mine pits- which have better visibility. You'll want to ask about what areas are not as deep for your new diver- some areas are deeper than others. And you'll want a map if you haven't been there before.  I should also add there's red clay everywhere- and it's almost impossible to get out of clothes, your truck, etc. But well worth the trip if you have time.