Hiking and biking trails in state and national parks are free to access for everyone who visits the state, but even for more intense guided excursions, the prices are a good deal.

Minnesota state parks and trails are hosting nine First Day Hikes on Jan. 1, including Whitewater State Park from 1-2 p.m. The hikes are part a nationwide effort to get as many kids and adults as ...

Fishing at the crack of dawn, listening to birdsong, hiking to waterfalls, biking along the big lake, cooking over campfires and stargazing. Spring at last. Much better late than never.

Whitewater State Park in Winona County is closed for overnight and day use until further notice. The State Parks Emergency Warning System was activated about 11 p.m. Saturday at Whitewater State ...

ELBA — A free program to teach the basics of camping will be from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. April 26 at Whitewater State Park south of Elba. There will be information on camping gear, fire starting ...