Minnesota State Parks and Trails license plates are available ... If you prefer a different means of viewing GeoPDF maps on your device, the DNR made a map of the state's park locations available ...

MINNEAPOLIS -- A newly-released study from the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources found increasing diversity among visitors to state parks. The study also looked at the impacts of state ...

MINNESOTA — The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources on Friday released its 2024 fall color forecast, helping Minnesotans find where leaf colors peak each week. The peak season for fall ...

ST. PAUL – The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources is waiving entrance fees to all 73 state parks and recreation areas the day after Thanksgiving on Friday, Nov. 29. This “Free Park Day ...

The four fee-free days are spread out over the year, giving people an opportunity to visit a state park for free in each season of the year. A hiker and canine companion enjoy a hiking excursion ...

All state park admission is free on Friday, Nov. 24. (Alex Kormann, Star Tribune/The Minnesota Star Tribune) ...

That day – the Saturday after Earth Day – is one of four in 2025 when the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources waives the vehicle permit fees for all state parks and recreation areas.

The Minnesota DNR allowed some military veterans to enter state parks at no cost, so they can honor Independence Day in nature. Active military personnel and veterans with a service-connected ...

Apr. 14—ST. PAUL — The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources is offering free entrance and waiving vehicle permit fees at all 73 state parks and recreation areas on Saturday, April 26 ...