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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

ST PAUL, Minn. — Get out and enjoy the great outdoors at one of Minnesota's state parks this Saturday - for free! The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR) waives entrance fees on four days ...

Planners have the money this year to begin rethinking recreation at one of Minnesota’s oldest and most popular state parks. They believe what they do could create a blueprint for state parks and ...

ST. PAUL — Thanksgiving is for mashed potatoes, gravy and pumpkin pie. The day after is for walking, hiking and fresh air — with free access to Minnesota state parks and recreation areas on Friday, ...

Some camping-related websites and apps continue to declare that campgrounds are overcrowded and sites are hard to come by nationally — a rippling effect of the COVID-19 pandemic. Yet the truth is ...

ST. PAUL — On Thanksgiving Day, many tend to stay indoors with their loved ones. The Friday after, many are busy shopping for the holidays. However, the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources is ...

Itasca State Park in Northern Minnesota is one of those destinations that every Minnesota needs to visit once in their lifetime. And in some, multiple times. The park is one of the oldest in the ...

This charming small town north of Minneapolis is a perfect place to get some R&R, with its rustic setting, remarkably clear ...

MINNEAPOLIS -- A newly-released study from the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources found increasing diversity among visitors to state parks. The study also looked at the impacts of state parks ...