ST PAUL, Minn. — By definition, camping seems like a fairly simple activity. The Cambridge dictionary breaks it down to "the act of staying and sleeping in an outside area for one or more days and ...

Private parks, county and state parks in the region offer a variety of options for the perfect summer camping experience. Those looking for a quiet getaway may want to visit the Renville County parks.

DULUTH — You can’t reserve a campsite at Jay Cooke State Park in Carlton over Memorial Day weekend; you were beaten to the punch months ago by folks who planned ahead to make reservations. Same with ...

A certain stillness only exists under a canopy of pines at dusk. MN state parks camping has consistently held that kind of magic for me. Whether it was summers visiting family in Duluth or ...

Minnesota's state parks get about 11 million visitors each year. While most visitors only stay for the day, about 1.1 million camp overnight – many at one of the approximately 4,400 campsites spread ...

Spring has finally settled in Southeast Minnesota, and with vaccination rates up and COVID-19 restrictions mostly in the rearview mirror, people are ready more than ever to get away from their homes ...

With temperatures rising in Minnesota, it’s time to air out tents and de-winterize RVs to spend time outdoors. But you may need to move quickly to secure a spot for the upcoming holidays. Here are ...

ALTURA, Minn. — For inexperienced campers, it can take some reassurance to feel at home outdoors. In Minnesota, campground hosts are there to help people feel at home at the state’s campgrounds. For ...

Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz’s two-year state budget proposal to the Legislature includes an increase in state park entry fees. The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources is proposing increasing annual ...

Canoes sit on the shore while the sun rises in the Boundary Waters Canoe Area in September 2018. Aside from the Boundary Waters and Voyageurs National Park, the only option for a night under the stars ...