Minnesota DNR hosts free First Day Hikes and snowshoeing at 12 state parks Jan. 1, with only a vehicle permit required.

This event is part of a nationwide initiative by America’s State Parks to encourage outdoor activities across all 50 states.

Minnesota's Voyageurs National Park, the only federally-designated park in the state, is celebrating its golden anniversary this week. Established on April 8, 1975, Voyageurs is located near the ...

Candlelight trail events are suitable for all ages. In some locations, visitors can rent snowshoes and cross-country skis at the ranger station or visitor center. The DNR advises to call the state ...

MINNESOTA — Each winter, candlelight events inspire people to get outdoors and explore Minnesota state parks and trails at night. Depending on the event location and snow cover, visitors can hike, ...

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 ...

ST. PAUL, Minn. — This winter, Minnesota's state parks and trails will light up with candlelight events, inviting residents ...

In September 2024, Jen Goepfert, Travis Pedersen and daughters Aela and Eva set off on a yearlong adventure in an RV, visiting national parks and monuments. Through the national program Every Kid ...

There are 73 different state parks and recreation areas scattered across Minnesota, and on April 26, it will be free to enter every single one. That day – the Saturday after Earth Day – is one of four ...

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 ...