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DNR shares tips for celebrating the Fourth of July in state parks, recreation areas

Press Release June 26, 2023 Featured, Good Things

(Minnesota) — June 26, 2023 — Minnesota state parks and recreation areas are great places to celebrate the Fourth of July holiday. Not only is there an abundance of recreational opportunities, state parks and recreation areas offer a quiet location to celebrate Independence Day away from loud fireworks displays. Minnesota rules prohibit the use of fireworks in state parks. “Not everyone enjoys the light and sound associated with fireworks,” said

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Free Entrance to Minnesota State Parks and Recreation Areas on Friday, Nov. 25

Press Release November 25, 2022 Featured, Good Things

(Minnesota) — November 25th, 2022 — The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources will waive entrance fees to all 75 state parks and recreation areas Friday, Nov. 25 — the day after Thanksgiving. This “Free Park Day” is one of four days each year on which the DNR waives the vehicle permit requirement to enter state parks and recreation areas. The goal of Free Park Days is to encourage Minnesotans to