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Minnesota State Parks: How to Get There, What to Do, Where to Do It

by Anne Arthur

A practical guide to Minnesota’s state parks

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A practical guide to Minnesota’s state parks

Covering all 75 Minnesota state parks and recreation areas, this revised guide brings destinations across the state into one reference. Its entries combine maps and color photographs with park overviews and information on trails, campgrounds, and interpretive programs. The range of places and activities extends beyond familiar hikes and campsites: the descriptions include historic sites, mines, a cave, a bison herd, and options such as snowshoeing and scuba diving. Tips and nearby attractions add planning context for outings of different lengths, from a park visit to a road trip. The book’s emphasis is on helping readers compare destinations and understand what each site offers before setting out.

Good fit for readers who enjoy

  • Travelers planning visits to Minnesota state parks and recreation areas
  • Outdoor enthusiasts comparing activities, trails, and camping options
  • Road-trippers seeking park information alongside nearby attractions

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Minnesota travelState parks and recreation areasOutdoor activitiesRegional history and nature

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Book overview

Explore Minnesota's state parks and state recreation areas with this all-in-one guide.

When you consider a visit to Minnesota's state parks, you might imagine hiking, bicycling, camping, fishing, swimming, bird-watching, or simply relaxing beside a babbling river. Of course, you're right. The beautiful parks are perfect escapes for your favorite outdoor activities--but there's so much more to do. Minnesota's state parks offer a multitude of unique experiences and new adventures! Discover them all in Minnesota State Parks by Anne Arthur and debut author Signy Sherman.

Wade across the headwaters of the Mississippi River at Itasca State Park. Explore an open mine pit at Hill Annex Mine State Park or an underground mine at Lake Vermillion-Sudan Underground Mine State Park. Immerse yourself in history at Fort Snelling State Park or Fort Ridgely State Park. See the bison herd at Blue Mounds State Park. Tour the cave at Forestville/Mystery Cave State Park. You'll also have opportunities to try everything from archery to snowshoeing, stay in a cabin or yurt, or even go scuba-diving (if you have the training and equipment).

This comprehensive guide spotlights all 75 state parks and state recreation areas in the Land of 10,000 Lakes. Each entry includes full-color photography, a map, and the details you want to know--including a park overview and descriptions of the trails, campgrounds, and interpretive programs. Plus, the authors' tips help to ensure that you maximize the fun.

Inside you'll find

  • Guide to all 75 state parks and state recreation areas

  • Maps that show hiking and biking trails at a glance

  • Expert tips from the authors

  • Nearby attractions that help you make the most of your vacation, road trip, or weekend getaway

Get outside and connect with nature. It's as easy as finding a nearby state park. Use Minnesota State Parks to choose the destinations that are right for you, or begin your journey to visit them all!

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