PARKS
Conservation Calendar
By Tribune Sports , February 20, 2010
Holiday treasures abound at state parks
Just in time for the holiday shopping season opener, Department of Natural Resources Commissioner Mark Holsten unveiled the new Minnesota state parks gift card Monday at Fort Snelling State Park.
By Minn. Dept. of Natural Resources , November 28, 2009
OUTDOORS REPORT: DNR pushes gift cards ... Some N.D. refuges open ... S.D. pheasant update ... more
Minnesota’s Department of Natural Resources is trying to snag a slice of holiday spending with its first-ever gift cards. The DNR is selling cards of $10 to $1,000 that can be used for state park entrance fees, campsite reservations and rental of equipment such as canoes, kayaks and snowshoes.By Associated Press , November 27, 2009
Duluth parks could use a few friends
Dan Proctor proudly wears his nickname: Trail Hippy.
By Peter Passi , October 21, 2009
State parks permit sales increase
Good weather in September meant a record number of visitors at state parks.By From the DNR , October 19, 2009
St. Croix Riverway: A national park in our own backyard
When it comes to the mission of the National Park Service and the St. Croix, one question guides almost everything they do. “Is it in the best interest of the river?”
By Meg Heaton , October 16, 2009
Visitation increases at state parks
North Dakota state parks had more than 136,000 visitors in September, an improvement of 70 percent over the same period last year,October 15, 2009
Deer hunting allowed at two state parks
Limited deer hunting will be allowed at Fort Stevenson State Park, near Garrison and Grahams Island State Park, southwest of Devils Lake.September 22, 2009
Apostle Islands deer problem handed over to sharpshooters
The National Park Service has closed Sand and York islands and have hired experts to dispose of the deer destroying the native flora.By John Myers , September 16, 2009
Long-range plan for Apostle Islands stays the course
The National Park Service has a future in mind for the Apostle Islands National Lakeshore that looks a lot like the present. Boaters, sailors, kayakers, sightseers, campers and others worried about the Park Service’s intent for the islands may relax with the knowledge that it’s pretty much the same as it is now.
By John Myers , August 23, 2009
Grand Portage State Park open daily once again
The park provides visitors with an opportunity to see the 120-foot High Falls on the Pigeon River, Minnesota's highest waterfall.By Associated Press , August 20, 2009
Proposed pier location has issues, Corps says
Corps: Location too close to barge channel
By Jon Avise , August 05, 2009
State park visits up
Visitation to North Dakota’s state parks is up 6 percent in the second quarter relativeJuly 30, 2009
Parks and Rec to offer safety class
The North Dakota Parks and Recreation Department is offering several Off-Highway Vehicle safety certification classes during July. The goal of these classes is to educate youth (ages 12-16) in the proper operational methods. Individuals in this age bracket are required by North Dakota law to have an OHV safety certificate in order to operate an OHV on public land if they do not possess a valid driver’s license or learners permit.July 15, 2009
Outdoors groups highlight Minnesota sales tax projects
Supporters of Minnesota's latest constitutional amendment raising the state sales tax are showing what the money will do. Environmental and outdoors groups visit St. Paul, Duluth and Rochester today to talk about projects that will go ahead with sales tax money, including cleanup of the Mississippi and Minnesota rivers.By Associated Press , June 29, 2009
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