Minnesota has the second-oldest state park system in the U.S., establishing Itasca State Park on April 20, 1891 – nearly 134 years ago. Every year, about 10 million people visit one of ...

Apr. 18—The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources is waiving vehicle permit fees at all 73 state parks and recreation areas on Saturday, April 26. This "Free Park Day" is one of four days ...

(Related: Paddling Minnesota’s ‘ancient superhighway’.) In the summer, locals and visitors visit Itasca State Park in Park Rapids, Minn. The park is home to the headwaters of the mighty ...

It's pretty spectacular.” (Related: Paddling Minnesota’s ‘ancient superhighway’.) In the summer, locals and visitors visit Itasca State Park in Park Rapids, Minn. The park is home to the ...

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 ...

There's a stretch of highway between Redwood Falls and Marshall, Minnesota, where passing semi ... The place is called Reflection Park, and it's where you'll find five bronze statues of Jesus.

The St. Paul Saints and St. Paul Colored Gophers played ball in the early 1900s at a tiny ballpark near the Capitol called ...