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DNR Seeks Comments on Split Rock

Friday, December 30, 2011

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The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources is accepting public comments on plans to expand the Split Rock Lighthouse State Park Campground.

Parks’ Reservation Site to Close Temporarily

Tuesday, December 6, 2011

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The Minnesota state parks’ on-line reservation system will be shut down from December 27, 2011 until February 29, 2012 for an upgrade and a change in providers, the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources announced.

Another Minnesota Park Honored

Wednesday, November 16, 2011

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Another Minnesota Park Honored

For the second year in a row, a northeastern Minnesota state park has been honored by an on-line campaign where voters nation-wide choose their favorite park.

Minnesota Reopening Parks, Campgrounds

Thursday, July 21, 2011

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With its state government shutdown over, Minnesota is slowly reopening parks, campgrounds, and trails across the state, including in the Quetico-Superior region.

MN State Parks Suffer during Shutdown

Tuesday, July 12, 2011

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MN State Parks Suffer during Shutdown

MN State Parks are losing $1 million a week in camping permits, trail fees, fishing licenses and concessions as the government shutdown drags on during the height of tourist season. How will the economies of northern Minnesota towns be affected?

Ontario Parks Launches Online Reservation System

Monday, February 21, 2011

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Ontario Parks Launches Online Reservation System

Ontario Parks has launched a real-time, online system which will allow visitors to reserve specific campsite or yurts with a few clicks of their computer and a valid credit card.

Split Rock Lighthouse State Park Grows

Tuesday, January 4, 2011

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Split Rock Lighthouse State Park Grows

The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources has acquired 19 acres of land adjoining Split Rock Lighthouse State Park, with which it will expand the popular North Shore of Lake Superior attraction.

DNR to Host Vermilion Park Open Houses

Tuesday, November 23, 2010

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The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources will host two public open houses to solicit public comment on the draft master plan for the Vermilion and Soudan Underground Mine State Parks.

Vermilion Park Comment Period Ending

Tuesday, September 28, 2010

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The initial opportunity for public input for Lake Vermilion State Park’s master plan will end on September 30, the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources is reminding citizens.

Grand Portage Visitor Center Hosts Grand Opening

Tuesday, September 21, 2010

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Amid a splash of fall colors, the new visitor center at Grand Portage State Park will host its grand opening on Saturday, September 25. The facility will serve as a highway rest area, a state travel information center, and park visitor center.

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