State Parks

Now that the pandemic is waning and things are starting to open up again in Minnesota, could a looming state government shutdown close things down, just in time for the 4th of July?

An average of 9,700,000 visitors attend Minnesota State Parks each year, with most of those visits being day uses.

Tettegouche State Park in Silver Bay, Minnesota has been named one of the best state parks in the country, according to Thrillist.

There are over 60 state parks in our state, and there are a handful of them within an hour's drive of St. Cloud. Here are four with wifi access.

I had a teacher growing up that always told us that the earth isn't ours, we are just borrowing it from our grandkids.

Bold move on my part trying to predict anything that will happen in the year 2020. 

The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources will take a phased approach to open campgrounds at state parks, forests and recreation areas.

According to the Minnesota Historical Society, the ghost town is called Forestville and it's located in Forestville/Mystery Cave State Park in Preston, Minnesota.

Ope, used the wrong photo.

During this Stay at Home Order for Minnesota, state parks are open for day use.

Hiking off that Thanksgiving food hangover doesn't sound like a half bad idea, especially if the weather stays like it is this week.

While you are out making memories in the wonderful state parks with your friends and family, grab a selfie at one of their Selfie Stations!