Minnesota Valley National Wildlife Refuge is managed by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service. The refuge, which runs a unit near the Scott County Fairgrounds in St. Lawrence Township, was established to ...

For years I have enjoyed our national parks for hiking, camping, exploring and sightseeing. In Minnesota, we are fortunate to have five national park sites including Voyageurs, Pipestone, Grand ...

As retired superintendent and nearby resident of Voyageurs National Park, I’m happy to lend my voice to Minnesota’s celebration of National Park Week, April 21 – 29. It’s ...

Seven days during 2025 are Free Entrance Days in U.S. National Parks! The weather is a bit chilly in Minnesota to get outside at a National Park this go-around, but there National Parks across the ...

Then get outside, will ya? The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is offering encouragement by declaring Jan. 20 the first Free Park Day of 2025. As an incentive to get Minnesotans ...

While most national parks require visitors to pay an entry fee — some of the most popular parks charge up to $35 for each ...

Hit the trails with Pioneer Public Television and travel to some of the finest parks in western Minnesota. Journey from Sibley State Park to Blue Mounds State Park to Lake Carlos State Park and to ...

Outwander used USDA Forest Service data to identify year-round campgrounds in national forests in Minnesota. Originally ...

Sovereign states typically designate their own national parks and are responsible for their general upkeep. Depending on the country and park, visitors from the general public may be charged an ...