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 ...

The Midwest has some of the country's most scenic campsites, from the windswept landscapes of the Dakotas to the Northwoods shorelines of Minnesota. The online travel guide Matador Network names the ...

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.

A new pedestrian bridge at one of Minnesota's most popular state parks has opened to the public.

This state park is a quick drive from Minneapolis, and it offers visitors a chance to hike along miles of trails while soaking in stunning water views.

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 ...

Lakeview Campground in Sibley State Park is one of the most popular in the state park system, and is often crowded. A rebuilding plan calls for reducing the number of campsites to provide "quality ...

As we who live in the Land of 10,000 Lakes are aware, some things are just better in winter. I, for one, will take a bit of ...

John Lauritsen is an Emmy award-winning reporter from Montevideo, Minn. He joined WCCO-TV in late-July of 2007. Two days after he started, the Interstate 35W bridge collapsed. Managers at Big ...

Minnesota's Voyageurs National Park, the only federally-designated park in the state, is celebrating its golden anniversary this week. Established on April 8, 1975, Voyageurs is located near the ...