Sep 24, 2026Public Lands Day highlights Minnesota’s natural spaces, those who care for them Sep 15, 2026New state parks license plate contest accepting design entries Sept. 15-Oct. 31 Sep 09, 2026Celebrate autumn in Minnesota with DNR’s 2026 foliage predictions, Fall Color Finder map, weekly newsletter and more Aug 27, 2026Banning State Park campground to close for shower building construction project after Labor Day Aug 20, 2026Glow in the dark while hiking at Flandrau State Park Aug 20, 2026Celebrate the end of summer at Minnesota state parks and recreation areas this Labor Day weekend Jul 15, 2026Minnesota DNR announces state park license plate design contest Jul 02, 2026Minnesota state parks, trails and forest recreation areas impacted by flooding in southeast Minnesota Jun 22, 2026Find Fourth of July weekend fun at Minnesota state parks and recreation areas Jun 15, 2026Minnesota state parks and trails’ Junior Ranger program expands with new activity book for kids 9 and up Jun 04, 2026Celebrate Great Outdoors Month, National Get Outdoors Day, and Free Park Day in Minnesota state parks and recreation areas on June 13 Jun 01, 2026Minnesota DNR shares ideas to make the most of Great Outdoors Month May 21, 2026Gooseberry Falls State Park wins national reader’s choice award for best state park May 14, 2026State parks, recreation areas and trails offer abundance of recreational opportunities over Memorial Day weekend Apr 16, 2026Gooseberry Falls State Park nominated for Best State Park award Apr 13, 2026Enjoy spring in Minnesota with free entrance to state parks and recreation areas, Saturday, April 25 Apr 02, 2026Minnesota DNR seeks public input on draft management plan amendment for Rice Lake State Park Mar 30, 2026Summer tours at Blue Mounds, Lake Vermilion-Soudan Mine, and Forestville/Mystery Cave state parks open for reservations April 1 Mar 16, 2026Warmer weather prompts seasonal road, trail closures Mar 16, 2026Learn new outdoor recreation skills — from camping to mountain biking— with DNR’s I Can! program Mar 09, 2026Minnesota DNR shares tips for planning this summer’s camping trips Mar 03, 2026Minnesota DNR seeks public input on amendments to Itasca State Park’s management plan Feb 17, 2026Minnesota DNR shares reconstruction plan for Lake Alice at William O’Brien State Park Jan 22, 2026Snowshoe lacing class returns to Lac qui Parle State Park Jan 08, 2026Jan. 19 marks first Free Park Day of 2026 at Minnesota state parks, recreation areas Back to topgo to all DNR news
