Minnesota State Parks and Washington County Parks are encouraging visitors to spend time outdoors during the holiday weekend by offering free entry on Friday. Free entry applies to all 10 Washington ...

(KNSI) – Today is the first Minnesota Department of Natural Resources’ first Free Park Day of 2026. The DNR is waiving ...

Dec. 27—DULUTH — The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources will host First Day Hike events at 12 state parks Thursday, Jan. 1, as part of a nationwide effort to connect people to the outdoors. As ...

One way to beat cabin fever this winter is with a candlelight event. The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources has a number of events planned that, depending on the location, will allow visitors ...

A restroom at a state park in northern Minnesota could be named the country's best – if it gets enough votes, that is. The restroom and shower building at Bear Head Lake State Park in Ely is one of ...

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 – The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources is waiving vehicle fees and offering free entrance to all 73 state parks and recreation areas on Friday, Nov. 28. The DNR offers four “Free ...

The DNR offers one fee-free day in each season, giving Minnesotans an opportunity to experience the parks at different times of year. Free days for Minnesota state parks and recreation areas in 2026 ...

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 pass on a narrow ...

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 ...