ST. PAUL – The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources is waiving vehicle fees and offering free entrance to all 73 state parks and recreation areas on Friday, Nov. 28. The DNR offers four “Free ...

A new pedestrian bridge at one of Minnesota's most popular state parks has opened to the public. The recently built bridge at Tettegouche State Park spans the Baptism River, just upstream of High ...

A new 1-mile extension of the Blazing Star State Trail near Albert Lea is now open, bringing the total trail length to 8.1 ...

Those on a road trip might wonder if they can just sleep in their vehicle at a rest area. Well, the answer is yes, but for ...

There’s a magical place tucked away in southeastern Minnesota where cell service fades and worries seem to dissolve with each step along a limestone trail. Whitewater State Park in Altura might be the ...

Complete Guide to Custer State Park in South Dakota. Lodging, Camping, Things to do, Bison, Wildlife Loop Drive, and so ...

Whitewater State Park in Altura is the kind of place that makes you wonder if you’ve somehow teleported to another state entirely – one with dramatic bluffs, crystal-clear streams, and a curious ...

The northern lights might be visible over Illinois Monday night. Here's how residents can catch a glimpse and take a photo ...

Spring snowmelt makes waterfalls roar, and crowds stay lighter than July weekends. Expect 350 to 450 miles depending on how ...

Winter does not mean you park the car and wait for spring. It just means your road trips get cozier, brighter, and honestly, ...

Certain candlelight events allow cross-country skiing, and skiers ages 16 and older will need a Great Minnesota Ski Pass. Ski ...

The extension won’t connect to the current Gateway State Trail — yet. But the work is a reminder that the Gateway’s expansion isn’t finished. The long-term vision for the Gateway, which currently runs ...