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 ...

Eight parks were in exclusive company on the Legislature’s funding priority list, a boost for the growing freeform sport.

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

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 ...

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

Every year, about 10 million people visit one of Minnesota's state parks. While most visitors only stay for the day, about 1.1 million camp overnight each year.

“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 ...

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 ...

The Minnesota DNR has four free days a year — one in each season — to allow people the opportunity to get outdoors and explore one of Minnesota's many state parks. To stream KARE 11 on your ...

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 ...

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, ...

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 ...