by Kim Benjamin | Nov 27, 2018 | Home Page Slider, Sports/Outdoors
A Treasure On The St. Croix – William O’Brien State Park By Deborah Locke, DNR Parks and Trails Information Officer You may have seen stories in this paper from Minnesota Parks and Trails about the benefits of walking. But walk where? Consider William O’Brien...
by Kim Benjamin | Nov 27, 2018 | Home Page Slider, Sports/Outdoors
WINTER BREAK DAY CAMPS FOR KIDS Register kids ages 6-12 for naturalist-led day camps on no school days throughout the year! Explore outdoors, get messy and learn by doing. Spend days off in nature’s classroom while having fun playing in the park at North...
by Kim Benjamin | Nov 14, 2018 | Home Page Slider, Sports/Outdoors
Governor Dayton Proclaims Nov. 23d As “Free Park Friday” By Deborah Locke, DNR Information Officer A kind of lull can set in after a holiday celebration. Too much food, too much excitement. To perk up the next day, consider a walk or run or bike ride through a state...
by Kim Benjamin | Nov 14, 2018 | Home Page Slider, Sports/Outdoors
Fewer Bats Means More Bugs: Why Bats Are More Friend Than Foe By Deborah Locke, DNR Information Officer White nose syndrome (WNS) has already killed thousands of Minnesota bats, a fact lost on most people. Why should they care? After all, folklore and popular...
by Kim Benjamin | Nov 14, 2018 | Home Page Slider, Sports/Outdoors
Deer Hunting Season Information Provided by the Minnesota DNR The updated 2018 deer season information can be accessed through these links, documents and interactive map on the Minnesota DNR website. Many permit areas across the state have similar or more liberal...
by Kim Benjamin | Oct 23, 2018 | Home Page Slider, Sports/Outdoors
Hunting Safety Nothing can ruin a hunt faster than an accident. Drowning, hypothermia, getting lost, falls from tree stands or just spraining an ankle are among the perils awaiting hunters ill prepared for a trip afield. Because hunting involves firearms, knives,...
