The DNR says admission to all 73 state parks will be free on Black Friday to encourage Minnesotans to enjoy the outdoors.

As part of the Free Park Day, Minnesota DNR has waived entrance fees in all of its 73 state parks.

A mix of outdoors stories from Minnesota, including information on a draft management plan for Buffalo River State Park in ...

Take your Black Friday outside with free admission to all Minnesota State Parks on Black Friday, November 28, 2025. I know ...

Explore the stunning national parks in Minnesota. Discover pristine lakes, rivers, and endless outdoor activities for all ...

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 ...

Public input informed the development of the draft plan in several ways. An open house was held in December 2024 to gather ...

Planners have the money this year to begin rethinking recreation at one of Minnesota’s oldest and most popular state parks. They believe what they do could create a blueprint for state parks and ...

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 ...

John Lauritsen is an Emmy award-winning reporter from Montevideo, Minn. He joined WCCO-TV in late-July of 2007. Two days after he started, the Interstate 35W bridge collapsed. Managers at Big ...

The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources has a variety of budget-friendly holiday gift options for outdoor enthusiasts of all ages, abilities and interests. These gifts include subscriptions to t ...