This state park is a quick drive from Minneapolis, and it offers visitors a chance to hike along miles of trails while ...

Late November offers a variety of outdoor recreation options, including hiking, biking, photography, fishing and more.

A certain stillness only exists under a canopy of pines at dusk. MN state parks camping has consistently held that kind of magic for me. Whether it was summers visiting family in Duluth or ...

Minnesota's state parks get about 11 million visitors each year. While most visitors only stay for the day, about 1.1 million camp overnight – many at one of the approximately 4,400 campsites spread ...

The DNR says admission to all 73 state parks will be free on Black Friday to encourage Minnesotans to enjoy the outdoors.

As part of the Free Park Day, Minnesota DNR has waived entrance fees in all of its 73 state parks.

A mix of outdoors stories from Minnesota, including information on a draft management plan for Buffalo River State Park in ...

When you’re looking for a place to “park yourself” for a picnic, a weekend getaway in a tent or a month-long stay in an RV, there are numerous state, county, community and private parks and ...

With temperatures rising in Minnesota, it’s time to air out tents and de-winterize RVs to spend time outdoors. But you may need to move quickly to secure a spot for the upcoming holidays. Here are ...

Jan. 9—ST. PAUL — Minnesota will offer free access to all 75 state parks and recreation areas four times in 2024, including the first Free Park Day on Monday, Jan. 15, Martin Luther King Jr. Day. The ...

Take your Black Friday outside with free admission to all Minnesota State Parks on Black Friday, November 28, 2025. I know ...