Minnesota state parks, recreation areas and trails are great places to celebrate theFourth of July holiday. There is an abundance of recreational opportunities for individuals, friends and families to ...

There are 66 state parks, 9 state recreation areas and 9 state waysides, totaling 235,545 acres.; Campers can choose from more than 5,000 campsites throughout 43 state forest campgrounds.; There ...

Managers of Minnesota’s state parks are working on a new entry permit option that could lower its cost, make the annual pass ...

Minnesota state parks take major hits from weather, flooding. Across parks and trail systems, floodwater swamped campsites, damaged infrastructure and shut down popular attractions.

Looking to get outside as the days get longer and the weather warms? Next weekend, you can visit Minnesota’s state parks for free. The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources will open the ...

Minnesota is the best state for summer road trips, with its festivals and fairs and options for outdoor recreation, a report ...

There are 73 different state parks and recreation areas scattered across Minnesota, and on April 26, it will be free to enter every single one.. That day – the Saturday after Earth Day – is ...

Aug. 25—NEW LONDON — Minnesota's state parks have changed quite a bit from the days when most overnight visitors pitched a tent rather than rolled in with a camper or recreational vehicle, but ...

“We encourage everyone to spend time outdoors during Fourth of July weekend,” said Ann Pierce, director of the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources’ Parks and Trails Division. “Minnesota’s state ...

These three state parks don't allow camping. And in case you were wondering, no, you can't just go set up camp there anyway, that's not allowed either. Up first, Fort Snelling State Park in St. Paul.

Minnesota state parks, recreation areas and trails are great places to celebrate the Fourth of July holiday. There is an abundance of recreational opportunities for individuals, friends and families ...