Whatever you enjoy doing outdoors, Minnesota state parks and trails are a great place to start. Find fun things to do, activities to try, and places to go exploring! Looking to chase the fall colors around Minnesota? Visit our Fall Color Finder and stay up to date with the changing leaves!
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