state park

The LONG wait is nearly over for this popular attraction!

Back in the day, a small Minnesota town was abandoned. This ghost town eventually became a state park and you can still find remnants of the town today.

There are several reasons this trendy activity is strongly discouraged.

Winter storms brough down plenty of branches and volunteers are needed.

If you're looking to enjoy nature and Minnesota's state parks without large amounts of people, here are some lesser-visited destinations to check out.

One will focus on the interesting rock formations and the other on the flowers in the park.

Ope, used the wrong photo.

The Minnesota DNR is now offering free GeoPDF maps that can be downloaded to your phone to help navigate outdoor adventures without cell service or WiFi.

Here's something fun for the entire family this weekend - and it's absolutely free!  June 6 and 7 is the annual Free Fun Weekend at those parks and trails that are governed by the WIDNR.  Simply put - you're invited to use the parks and trails without having to buy the usual day or season passes.

Looking to get away for just the day? Here are some great options!

Governor Dayton's new budget proposal requests the legislature increase entrance fees for the public to Minnesota's state parks in an effort to "maintain the vitality" of  the parks.

You can help make sure one of our local State Parks makes it to the top of the list for bragging rights as a Wisconsin State Park Treasure.