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 ...

When you’re looking for a place to “park yourself” for a picnic, a weekend getaway in a tent or a month-long stay in an RV, there are numerous state, county, community and private parks and ...

Some of the state parks will still remain open to visitors during hunting periods. If you're going to one, it's super ...

Likened to Yellowstone for its sprawling size, stunning scenery, and small herd of resident bison, this Minnesota park is ...

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 ...

MINNEAPOLIS — 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 ...

Jul. 1—Minnesota state parks, recreation areas and trails are great places to celebrate theFourth of July holiday. There is an abundance of recreational opportunities for individuals, friends and ...

When you think of the great outdoors, national parks might first come to mind. But what if I told you there are state parks just as—if not more—impressive?

A certain stillness only exists under a canopy of pines at dusk. MN state parks camping has consistently held that kind of magic for me. Whether it was summers visiting family in Duluth or ...

Aki Nace has been a web producer for CBS Minnesota since 2019. She covers breaking news and makes short-form documentary films. Lisa has been fascinated by the weather all her life. She obtained her ...