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  Park Info: Afton State Park: Minnesota DNR
The park is cut by deep ravines which drop 300 feet to the river.
Park wildflowers include prairie pasque flowers and woodland ephemerals in the spring; butterfly weed and puccoons on the summer prairie; and sunflowers and blazing star in the fall.
State Parks Mission: We will work with the people of Minnesota to provide a state park system which preserves and manages Minnesota's natural, scenic and cultural resources for present and future generations while providing appropriate recreational and educational opportunities.
www.dnr.state.mn.us /state_parks/afton/narrative.html   (295 words)

  
 M.O.U. - State Parks   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-26)
AFTON (36) Wilderness atmosphere of forested hills and prairie on the St. Croix River near the metro area.
For a park this far west and north, it is a little surprising to find some birds more typical of the south eastern part of the state, such as Yellow-throated Vireo, Cerulean Warbler and Northern Cardinal.
CROIX (32) Minnesota's largest State Park on the banks of the St. Croix and Kettle Rivers, with extensive recreation opportunities among forests of pine birch and oak.
www.cbs.umn.edu /~mou/parks.html   (2893 words)

  
 Afton State Park, a Minnesota State Park near Burnsville, Cottage Grove, Hudson, Inver Grove Heig, Little Canada   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-26)
Afton State Park, a Minnesota State Park near Burnsville, Cottage Grove, Hudson, Inver Grove Heig, Little Canada
Grand oaks and delicate prairie flowers grace the rugged, rolling landscape of this park.
The park offers visitors a swimming beach, backpack campsites and a visitor center with interpretive displays.
www.stateparks.com /afton.html   (281 words)

  
 RSN Minnesota - Afton Alps
Located in the rolling hills of the St. Croix River Valley, Afton Alps Recreation Area is surrounded by the Afton State Park on three sides.
Afton Alps offers recreation all year round, with golfing and mountain biking in the summer and skiing, snowboarding and snow tubing in the winter.
Afton Alps ski area is located just east of St. Paul, 4 miles south of Afton via Highway 21.
www.rsn.com /cams/usmnafton/profile_stats.html?bc=CP   (144 words)

  
 State
The conservation goal is "to protect, preserve, and enhance the state's resources, including agricultural land, forests, surface water and groundwater, recreation and open space, scenic areas, and significant historic and archeological sites." Four pilot projects have been funded.
The sponsoring state agencies for the plan were the DNR, the Dept. of Agriculture, the Pollution Control Agency, the Board of Water and Soil Resources, and the Dept. of Transportation.
The assessment describes the status of Minnesota's forest resources, projects supplies and demands for forest related goods and services, and is intended to provide the basis for management policies and programs.
iic.gis.umn.edu /finfo/plans/state.html   (1705 words)

  
 Minnesota: State and Local Government on the Net
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 Crowder State Park - Minnesota Off-Road Cyclists Discussion Forums
Just a heads up that the trails down at Crowder State Park near Trenton, Missouri, kick some behind.
And no charge for MO State Parks unless camping; nice campground by the way, if you are into camping.
Beign as it was early November and the leaves were very thick on the trails, it was great to have a guided tour of them by the people whole built and maintain them.
www.morcmtb.org /forums/showthread.php?t=9927   (708 words)

  
 Camping Minnesota Park State   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-26)
Ranging from RV campgrounds to secluded places to be with nature in all its glory.
Buffalo River State Park - Prairie lovers, this park is for you.
Links to information on Minnesota's state parks, including maps, park fees, reservations, events and activities, and rules.
camping.ak247.be /camping-minnesota-park-state.html   (208 words)

  
 Shop1Stop4-State Park I   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-26)
There are Alabama State Park listings and Beach Florida State Park listings that you can view the state park listings.
Here at Shop1Stop4-State Park website you should be able to find the state park that you are looking for.
There are more state park listings located on the next page listing that is on the right hand side.
www.shop1stop4-parks.com /parks/state-park-index1.html   (110 words)

  
 Afton Minnesota Real Estate
Afton is situated on the shores of the St. Croix River.
Afton is proud to be home to the Afton State Park.
Afton State Park is ideal for backpacking, camping, hiking, cross-country skiing and fishing.
www.relocate-america.com /states/MN/cities/afton.htm   (595 words)

  
 [No title]   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-26)
Afton Trail Run 50K July 4, 1998 Afton State Park, Minnesota The fifth running of the Afton Trail Run was held on July 4 in Afton State Park near St. Paul, Minnesota.
This year the race was also a part of the Great Lakes Ultra Grand Prix series.
I managed to share the "lantern trophy" with Don Clark who was cooling down from a 100+ mile performance at FANS the week before.
www.extremeultrarunning.com /afton.txt   (128 words)

  
 Minnesota Orienteering Club: MNOC Venues and Maps   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-26)
Directions: Afton State Park is located on the St. Croix river (Minnesota side) between the cities of Afton and Hastings.
More information about Afton State Park is available from the Minnesota DNR.
The Afton State Park Map is offset printed at a scale of 1:10,000 with a 5 meter contour interval.
www.mnoc.org /venue.shtml?id=171   (130 words)

  
 Afton State Park - Sports & Recreation - Hastings, MN, 55033-9474 - Citysearch
Afton State Park - Sports & Recreation - Hastings, MN, 55033-9474 - Citysearch
Afton State Park's trails plunge into deep ravines and climb up ridges for great views of the St. Croix River.
The fishing is excellent, too: Catch walleye, silver and smallmouth bass and sauger from riverbank or canoe.
www.citysearch.com /profile/5504952   (348 words)

  
 Afton State Park: Minnesota DNR
rand oaks and delicate prairie flowers grace the rugged, rolling landscape of this park.
Tell me more about this park's wildlife, history, geology and landscape.
Park is Open Year-round:The park is open for camping year-round.
www.dnr.state.mn.us /state_parks/afton/index.html   (197 words)

  
 Campgrounds, RV Parks and State Park Directory - Campground Listings By State   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-26)
Come to Cascade for the rushing river and grand waterfalls that lay within a gorge, lush with moss and ferns that grow on fl volcanic rocks.
Hike the trail through birch, spruce and white cedar; stop to see the views of Lake Superior, the largest freshwater lake in the world.
We are located on 100 acres of wooded wilderness in northern Minnesota on the southern shores of Upper Red Lake.
www.campgrounds-by-city.com /campgrounds.php?state=Minnesota   (414 words)

  
 Stillwater Minnesota Bed and Breakfast near Afton State Park Bed and Breakfast Inn
Stillwater Minnesota Bed and Breakfast near Afton State Park Bed and Breakfast Inn
Stillwater Minnesota Bed and Breakfast near Afton State Park
Her husband was a Civil War veteran and survivor of the famous First Minnesota charge at the battle at Gettysburg.
www.innsite.com /inns/A104936.html   (300 words)

  
 State Parks | State Park Trails
To find trails in state parks for activities such as hiking and biking, select a region or trail below.
Baxter State Park & Moosehead Lake Area (Snowshoeing)
Indiana Dunes National Lakeshore & State Park (Hiking)
www.trails.com /state-park-trails.asp?keyword=state+park&state=MN   (325 words)

  
 Explore Minnesota - Afton State Park   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-26)
The rugged, rolling landscape of this park provides excellent hiking and skiing opportunities with scenic overlooks of the St Croix River.
The visitor center offers a good place to get oriented to the trails and special features of the park.
Park permits: $25 annual, $18 second vehicle, $12 handicapped; $7 daily, $5 daily group.
www.exploreminnesota.com /lodging/7627.html?printview   (159 words)

  
 Split Rock Lighthouse State Park, MN   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-26)
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Split Rock Lighthouse State Park is located on Hwy 61 north of Duluth heading up the North Shore.
You will need to purchase a day pass to the lighthouse or a Minnesota State Parks sticker to drive down to the beach area where I took most of the photos.
www.minnesotabound.com /visit/SplitRockLightHouse   (232 words)

  
 Sites near - GeoURL (2.0)   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-26)
Afton State Park, Minnesota @ Unearthed Outdoors (11.7 km S) Near River Falls 5 more from www.unearthedoutdoors.net
Raleigh Creek, MN Washington, United States - glosk (13.3 km W) Near Oakdale
Oakdale, Minnesota - Sunrise, sunset, dawn and dusk times for the whole year (16.7 km W) Near Oakdale 4 more from www.gaisma.com
geourl.org /near?lat=44.96556&long=-92.7525   (255 words)

  
 A1 Trails: Hiking in Afton State Park, Minnesota
A1 Trails: Hiking in Afton State Park, Minnesota
Trails: 20 miles of hiking trails along the banks of the St Croix River.
Getting to the trail: The park is southeast of St Paul: 9 miles east on I-94, 7 miles south on on Hwy 95 then 3 miles south on County Road 20.
www.a1trails.com /hiking/mn/afton.html   (193 words)

  
 Afton State Park
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Oaks and delicate prairie flowers grace the rolling landscape of this park.
Trails traverse restored prairies, wind down deep ravines and rise up to the ridgetops and bluffs overlooking the St. Croix River.
www.byways.org /browse/byways/53918/places/54286   (105 words)

  
 Campgrounds, RV Parks and State Parks - Fishing, Primitive, Family Camping   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-26)
Campgrounds, RV Parks and State Parks - Fishing, Primitive, Family Camping
You can choose to view each type of camping by clicking the appropriate selection on the left and we will display those listings.
If you select a state you will only see listings for that state
campgrounds-by-city.com /campgrounds_by_type.php?ctype=family&okay=y   (91 words)

  
 Myre Big Island State Park PAVING!!!! - Minnesota Off-Road Cyclists Discussion Forums
Minnesota Off-Road Cyclists Discussion Forums > Trail Talk > Southern Minnesota Trails
I'd like to pass along some sad new regarding Big Island State Park here in Albert Lea.
The Esker Trail, the best trail to ride within an hour of here is being sacrificed for a paved trail.
www.morcmtb.org /forums/showthread.php?t=9771   (204 words)

  
 Afton State Park | Minnesota Hikes
Preview: More than 20 miles of trails criss-cross oak savannas and follow ravines cut deeper than 300 feet into the bluffs of the St. Croix River.
This park provides hikers with serious trails, expansive river beaches, and myriad vistas of the beautiful St. Croix river and valley.
The main trail leaving from the parking lot at Afton Park is like a promenade leading to the main activity areas of the park.
www.trails.com /tcatalog_trail.asp?trailid=HGM064-001   (238 words)

  
 Sites near Bayport, MN, USA 7-Day Weather Forecast from The Old Farmer's Almanac - GeoURL (2.0)   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-26)
Afton State Park, Minnesota @ Unearthed Outdoors (5.0 km SE) Near River Falls 23 more from www.unearthedoutdoors.net
Woodbury, Minnesota - Sunrise, sunset, dawn and dusk times for the whole year (11.4 km W) Near Woodbury 30 more from www.gaisma.com
University of Minnesota Office of Admissions (34.0 km W) Near Minneapolis
geourl.org /near?p=http://www.almanac.com/forecast/USMN0053&dist=70   (868 words)

  
 A1 Trails: Cross Country Skiing at Afton State Park, Minnesota
A1 Trails: Cross Country Skiing at Afton State Park, Minnesota
Trail fees: MN Ski Pass and park entry fee
Location of trails: The park is southeast of St Paul: 9 miles east on I-94, 7 miles south on on Hwy 95 then 3 miles south on County Road 20.
www.a1trails.com /xc_ski/mn/mn98.html   (154 words)

  
 [No title]   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-26)
The UltraRunning link for U.S. Afton Trail 50K 1999 Results
Severe thunderstorms delayed the start of the race for about 30 minutes, and left the trails in wet, but runnable condition.
Nebraskan Todd Nott charged out to an early lead and the eventual win, while St. Paul resident Paulette Dow was the first woman to cross the finish line, surviving a dramatic charge by Golden Valley's Sarah Mercer in the latter few miles of the race.
www.ultrarunner.net /afton50kresults99.html   (145 words)

  
 Explore Minnesota - Afton State Park   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-26)
It is located on the bluffs overlooking the St Croix River.
The campground is a strenuous 3/4 mile hike from the parking lots with 24 sites.
Visitor center with interpretive displays, information and pay phone.
www.exploreminnesota.com /lodging/1325.html?printview   (101 words)

  
 resume
State Park Intern, Afton State Park, Hastings, Minnesota 5/97-9/97
Performed regular park duties and interacted frequently with the public
Created naturalist projects (pressed prairie wildflowers and designed a demo for the public)
home.centurytel.net /vansmith/resume.htm   (272 words)

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