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 ...

ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) — Minnesota state parks and recreations areas are still offering lots of camping options for the Labor Day weekend. The Department of Natural Resources says plenty of reservable ...

MINNEAPOLIS — Good luck finding solitude at the best-known Minnesota state parks on a summer weekend. There are the people trying to find the perfect photo, the constant stopping to allow others to ...

Jay Cooke State Park in Carlton, Minn., is one of the most popular in the state system. (Star Tribune/The Minnesota Star Tribune) ...

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 encouraging ...

The alluring spring weather is being accompanied by free access to state parks across Minnesota. On April 26, Minnesota will kick open the doors to its 64 state parks for the second of four annual ...

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

Apr. 18—The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources is waiving vehicle permit fees at all 73 state parks and recreation areas on Saturday, April 26. This "Free Park Day" is one of four days each ...

ST. PAUL — Several Minnesota state parks are hosting guided "First Day Hikes" on New Year's Day, Wednesday. The First Day Hike is described as a winter walk offering a new perspective on the landscape ...