PARKS

Our new lakeside getaway: Lake Vermilion State Park

It’s a breathtaking hike to the top of Lander Mattson Peak, a hardscrabble rock outcropping near Soudan, but the view of Lake Vermilion is equally breathtaking. It's part of Minnesota's newest state park.

By John Myers , July 04, 2010

Program offers at-risk youth opportunities in nature

The National Park Service (NPS) has announced that it is the recipient of a 2010 America’s Best Idea grant from the National Park Foundation for “In a New Light: Connecting At-Risk Teens to the St. Croix National Scenic Riverway through nature photography.”

June 25, 2010

Chippewa Falls offers plenty of fun for day trippers

On a recent trip to Chippewa Falls, we took an opportunity to visit Irvine Park with our grandkids.

June 18, 2010

Chippewa Falls offers plenty of fun for day trippers

On a recent trip to Chippewa Falls, we took an opportunity to visit Irvine Park with our grandkids. Our granddaughter Sophia is 5 years old and our grandson Zach turned 1 in April. Having spent the first two decades of our lives in Chippewa Falls, we tend to take a lot for granted. While our trips back home are getting fewer and farther between, we do manage to take the time to visit a few relatives and friends from time to time. Taking our grandkids to a location where we had spent many of our youthful hours added to the trip.

June 18, 2010

Minnesotans speak with regional accents when it comes to parks and trails

WILLMAR — Minnesotans who share a love for the state’s parks and trails are voicing different ideas on how best to protect and promote them, depending on where they live.

By Tom Cherveny , June 14, 2010

Lake Vermilion state park deal finalized

After three years of wrangling, efforts to turn areas of Lake Vermilion shoreline into a state park were finalized on Tuesday. Parts of the land will be open to the public this summer.

By Don Davis , June 11, 2010

State parks offer free admission

Along with other parks across the country, the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is encouraging families to answer the call of the wild and participate in National Get Outdoors Day by offering a variety of free activities statewide on Saturday, June 12.

June 11, 2010

Land could have fetched millions in taxes

A state reimbursement law will soften the blow, but county commissioners would rather have seen the land parceled for development.

By John Myers , June 09, 2010

Lake Vermilion state park deal finalized

After three years of wrangling, efforts to turn areas of Lake Vermilion shoreline into a state park were finalized on Tuesday. Parts of the land will be open to the public this summer.

By Don Davis , June 09, 2010

New campsites open at Willow River State Park near Hudson

Over the last few years, Willow River State Park has consistently had one of the highest turn-away rates in the state of Wisconsin, meaning that the park fills up all of its campsites and is forced to turn back potential campers. To remedy this problem Willow River received funding eight years ago to expand the campground by constructing 80 new campsites in the park which would bring the total number of sites to 150.

By By Jordan Willi , June 04, 2010

New campsites open at Willow River State Park near Hudson

Over the last few years, Willow River State Park has consistently had one of the highest turn-away rates in the state of Wisconsin, meaning that the park fills up all of its campsites and is forced to turn back potential campers.

By By Jordan Willi , June 04, 2010

Area parks plan National Trails Day events this weekend

In northwestern Minnesota, Lake Bronson State Park in Kittson County is sponsoring a Family Fun Bike Ride from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday. Turtle River State Park west of Grand Forks is holding a trail scavenger hunt beginning at 8 p.m. today in the Visitor Center. Other hikes are planned for 10:30 a.m. Saturday and 1 p.m. Sunday

By Herald Staff Report , June 03, 2010

State parks waive fees for veterans on Memorial Day

North Dakota State Parks will be waiving vehicle entrance fees for veterans Monday in honor of Memorial Day.

May 27, 2010

Ely mayor sentenced after decades of flouting law

The mayor of Ely was sentenced in federal court in Duluth on Tuesday after pleading guilty to driving his snowmobile in a federal wilderness area and entering the wilderness without a permit.

By John Myers , May 19, 2010

State park workships to be held in Minnesota

Minnesotans have an opportunity to help chart the course of regional and state parks and trails for the next 25 years by participating in one of 17 workshops to be held around the state in May and June.

April 30, 2010