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	Minnesota Web Directory: state parks
		The park is in Koochiching County, east of Birchdale (restaurants map)on State Highway 11.
		Frontenac State Park is located approximately 10 miles SE of Red Wing (restaurants map) on Highway 61 or 5 miles northwest of Lake City (restaurants map), then 1 mile north on County Road 2.
		Park entrance is located off State Highway 60, one mile east of the intersection on State Highway 13 and 60 at Waterville (restaurants map), or 14 miles west of Faribault.
	www.allminnesota.com /webpages/mn-stateparks.shtml (1595 words)

	Grand Portage State Forest, a Minnesota State Park
		The park lies within the Grand Portage Indian Reservation and is bordered by Canada on the north and east.
		Mixed hardwood forest covers most of the park and is dominated by paper birch and quaking aspen, with occasional white spruce, white pine, balsam fir, white cedar balsam, poplar, and fl ash.
		The park was established in 1989 through the cooperative efforts of the State of Minnesota and the Grand Portage Band of Chippewa Indians.
	www.stateparks.com /grand_portage.html (909 words)

	M.O.U. - State Parks
		An index to all sixty-four of Minnesota's state parks.
		This park and the surrounding area is good at all times of the year but especially in late fall when anything is possible.
		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.
	biosci.cbs.umn.edu /~mou/parks.html (2893 words)

	Minnesota \| State Parks
		The topography of the park is rugged and varied; rolling hills are interspersed between bogs, beaver ponds, swamps, islands, small lakes and four large lakes.
		Minnesota Valley National Wildlife Refuge is located within the urban and suburban areas of Minneapolis and St. Paul.
		Like other wetland management districts in the prairie states, the goal of the Morris District is to restore and protect sufficient wetland and grassland habitat to meet the needs of prairie wildlife, particularly breeding waterfowl, as well as provide places for public recreation.
	www.recreationfinder.com /minnesota-parks.htm (2818 words)

	North Shore State Parks Lake Superior, Minnesota
		From Jay Cook to Grand Portage, the nine State Parks are true gems of Minnesota's North Shore.
		State Park Permit All vehicles entering a state park must display a valid Minnesota State Park vehicle permit which must be affixed to the lower right hand corner of the windshield.
		Flotation Devices In a state park, while in the water, use of air mattresses, inner tubes or other flotation devices that are not approved by the Coast Guard is prohibited except when used in an area specifically designated for that use.
	www.northshorestateparks.com (960 words)

	Rustic Style Resources in Minnesota State Parks
		The landscape design for Camden State Park is architecturally significant as a notable example of National Park Service master planning that allowed the natural topography of the winding Redwood River to determine the location of the various functional areas in the park.
		Camden State Park was acquired by the state in 1934 and was officially established in 1935.
		Because development in Camden State Park was completed by the end of September 1936, CCC Camp SP-11 moved to Fort Ridgely State Park to finish work left undone when the CCC camp in that park was abandoned in October 1935.
	www.mnhs.org /places/nationalregister/stateparks/Camden.html (347 words)

	The US50 - A guide to the state of Minnesota - Outdoors
		Within the park visitors can view the Sioux quartzite cliff, rising 100 feet from the plains, a bison heard as it grazes on the prairie, and prickly pear cacti as they bloom in June and July.
		Established in 1891, Itasca is Minnesota's oldest state park.
		Mountain bike trails are spread throughout the state and many of the downhill ski areas convert their ski slopes to mountain bike trails in the summertime.
	www.theus50.com /minnesota/outdoors.shtml (710 words)

	Udert W. Hella
		The financing of this study was transferred in 1937 to the state and Hella moved with the funding to become an employee of the state of Minnesota.
		When the study was completed in 1938, he was hired as northern region supervisor for the state parks system which incorporated all facilities north of the Twin Cities, and he remained in that position until 1942 primarily supervising the work of CCC crews in state parks.
		In 1958, he brought together all the state and federal land agencies that would be impacted by establishment of the national park, secured their support for the project, and persuaded the National Park Service to produce a plan.
	www.rpts.tamu.edu /pugsley/Hella.htm (1433 words)

	State parks: Minnesota DNR
		Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR) Division of Parks and Recreation annually holds a number of deer hunts in order to manage park resources including the deer population.
		In addition to free bird checklists that are available for 60 of the state's 72 state parks and recreation areas, the program provides birding kits that visitors can use for free while at the park.
		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/index.html (528 words)

	Minnesota Hunter
		Minnesota consistently ranks within the top three states for harvest and is frequently the nation's top ruffed grouse producer.
		At seven state parks this fall, two regulations will be evaluated: antler point restrictions (a buck must have a minimum number of points to be legal) and earn-a-buck (a hunter must tag an antlerless deer before taking a buck).
		State Patrol is responsible for state highways, responding to accidents and complaints of illegal operation on roads and rights-of-ways.
	www.minnesotahunter.com (6666 words)

	MPR: Budget problems aren't a walk in the park
		And pretty soon the budget problems might mean no walk in the park for you, especially if you planned to visit a state park over the July 4 holiday.
		Parks officials are telling visitors who have booked camping spots not to cancel their plans for July 4.
		Park worker Maureen Yunker says some camping spots might be available on a first-come-first-served basis for the July 4 weekend.
	news.minnesota.publicradio.org /features/2005/06/30_baxtera_shutdown (737 words)

	Rustic Style Resources in Minnesota State Parks
		They are significant for their association with the history of the federal relief programs of the Depression era, the history of the state park system, and the history of architecture and landscape design.
		Although some Rustic Style resources existed in Minnesota state parks before federal work groups began to arrive in 1933, most of those listed on the National Register were built by WPA or CCC crews.
		Minnesota stonework includes limestone in the south; basalt rock and sandstone in the east; colorful quartzites in the southwest; granite and gabbro near Lake Superior; and fieldstone in the west, north and northwest.
	www.mnhs.org /places/nationalregister/stateparks/index.html (521 words)

	List of Minnesota state parks - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		Lake Itasca in Minnesota's oldest state park is the birthplace of the Mississippi River.
		A Minnesota state park is an area of land in the U.S. state of Minnesota preserved by the state for its natural, historic, or other resources.
		Lac Qui Parle State Park, Lac qui Parle and Chippewa Counties
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/List_of_Minnesota_state_parks (353 words)

	Minnesota State Parks Fish Species Lists
		Sources are not restricted to surveys conducted within state park boundaries and often include lakes and streams in the general vicinity.
		State parks were grouped by MDNR Regions and species listed alphabetically on the scientific name by family (Appendix II).
		The state park lists have been summarized in a similar format and include the drainage basin where each park is located (Table 2).
	www.nativefish.org /articles/MNStateParkSpeciesList.php (1789 words)

	Minnesota State Parks (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-09-25)
		Walk across the mighty Mississippi, camp under the stars, watch eagles fly or listen to the whisper of ancient pine forests swaying in the wind These experiences are available when you visit in the nearly 70 locations of state parks in Minnesota.
		Over the years, these state parks have preserved natural features and restored altered landscapes such as the "Big Woods" and the nearly extinct tall grass prairies.
		Parks Worker, Buildings and Grounds Worker, Clerk Typist, and Lifeguard positions are filled through the Cooperative Placement Program at the Job Service Office nearest the state park you are interested in working at.
	www.internships-usa.com /parks/mn.htm (419 words)

	Message from MN Parks & Recreation - Minnesota Off-Road Cyclists Discussion Forums (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-09-25)
		It's ironic that DNR Parks and Recreation is begging for taxpayer support for funding during the present fiscal crisis at the same they want to pave over the Minnesota River Trail.
		Yes, that's right, Parks and Recreation is the responsible DNR department for the Minnesota Valley Recreation Area Plan, which currently includes the ill-considered DNR position that the Minnesota River Trail be paved.
		To answer John's question, no. The funds from the state park pass go directly the State Parks division of the DNR, and are designated for "infrastructure improvement" within the state park system.
	www.morcmtb.org /forums/showthread.php?p=177 (1178 words)

	Minnesota State Symbols Capital Constitution Flags Maps Song
		The Minnesota state flag is royal blue, with a gold fringe.
		Three dates are woven into the wreath: 1858, the year Minnesota became a state; 1819, the year Fort Snelling was established; and 1893, the year the official flag was adopted.
		Topography: Image Central hill and lake region covering approximatley half the state; to the northeast, rocky ridges and deep lakes; to the northwest, flat plains; to the south, rolling plains and deep river valleys.
	www.50states.com /minnesot.htm (277 words)

	Rustic Style Resources in Minnesota State Parks
		The park is a major recreational facility used intensively by residents of the surrounding communities and the City of Duluth.
		Jay Cooke State Park buildings and structures are architecturally significant as outstanding examples of Rustic Style construction featuring a dark local basalt rock that blends with the rocky gorge of the adjacent St. Louis River.
		Jay Cooke State Park was established in 1915 when the St. Louis Power Company donated 2,350 acres of land for that purpose.
	www.mnhs.org /places/nationalregister/stateparks/JayCooke.html (457 words)

	Minnesota State Information Links Symbols Capital Constitution Flags Maps Song
		Minnesota is a leading meatpacking state and a leading producer of flour, processed into cake mixes and breakfast cereals.
		Minnesota is a leading milk-producing state, most of which is converted into butter and cheese.
		Natural Resources: Fertile soil, supporting Minnesota as a leading agricultural state, important minerals (iron ore, manganese, granite, limestone, sandstone), forests of jack, Norway, aspen, balsam, spruce and white birch and groves of ash, fl walnut, elm, maple and oak are among Minnesota's important natural resources.
	www.netstate.com /states/links/mn_links.htm (466 words)

	Minnesota State Parks, Campgrounds - north shore
		Prominent features of every state park along Minnesota's north shore of Lake Superior are spectacular scenery, rivers, waterfalls, camping and hiking.
		All the north shore state parks have day use facilities, with some parks particularly well appointed for the day use visitor.
		Below each parks' link, we'll list some of what we consider the strengths or most attractive features of each of the parks.
	www.superiortrails.com /campgrounds-parks-ns.html (405 words)

	Bad News for Geocachers using Minnesota State Parks - Groundspeak Forums (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-09-25)
		With other park users leaving cans, plastic bottles and once lit cigarette butts all over, I hardly see how my son and I, and 10 or so other geocachers, participated in an activity that was damaging to the park.
		In the mean time, please keep in mind that state parks are only about 250,000 acres of the millions of acres of public land in the state of Minnesota.
		You may not be aware of this but the State of Minnesota has banned geocaching in their State parks.
	forums.groundspeak.com /GC/index.php?showtopic=31846 (3107 words)

	minnesota Campgrounds for sale - minnesota RV parks for sale
		Minnesota may be one of the states we are currently representing properties in.
		Excerpt from website: The Minnesota Association of Campgrounds (MAC) is the only trade association that represents the private campground owners of Minnesota.
		" The Minnesota Historical Society is a private, non-profit educational and cultural institution established in 1849 to preserve and share Minnesota history.
	www.resortsinternationalna.com /pages/states/minnesota.html (551 words)

	Chippewa National Forest, a Minnesota State Park
		The Forest boundary encompasses about 1.6 million acres, of which about 665,000 acres are managed by the USDA Forest Service.
		The forest landscape is a reminder of the glaciers that blanketed northern Minnesota some 10,000 years ago.
		From Grand Rapids, State highway 2 leads you into the heart of the forest.
	www.stateparks.com /chippewa.html (103 words)

	State Parks Maps of the North Shore of Lake Superior, Minnesota
		State Parks Maps of the North Shore of Lake Superior, Minnesota
		To enter any of the State Parks, a vehicle permit is required.
		Activities within the park are generally free of charge.
	www.northshorestateparks.com /maps.htm (349 words)

	State Park News
		Mystery Cave, a 13-mile long cavern in the southeast corner of the state, has been attracting visitors since it was discovered in the mid 1930s.
		Birding checklists: Fourteen state parks, from Afton to Zippel Bay, offer checklists of the birds that can be seen in each park.
		Although reservations are recommended for state park campgrounds, especially for summer weekends, all state parks keep up to 30 percent of their campgrounds available on a first-come basis.
	www.exploreminnesota.com /state_park_news.html (678 words)

	State Parks Trails \| State Park Trail Maps
		There is information on the biggest and best-known state parks from Anza-Borrego Desert State Park in Southern California to Baxter State Park in Maine and also in the lesser-known state parks found in between.
		Included in our extensive listing of state parks are outdoor activities on hiking trails, bike trails, and equestrian trails, and swimming, fishing, bird watching, picnicking, camping, and more.
		Each state park listing is a complete chapter from a guidebook and includes a detailed map, driving directions to the park or parks, and a description of the activities available, all produced by well-known outdoor book publishers.
	www.trails.com /state-parks.asp (830 words)

	Minnesota State Highway Map
		The Official State Highway map is produced every two years in odd numbered years.
		One free state map is available by calling the Minnesota Office of Tourism at 651/296-5029 or by email.
		State maps are also available in person at travel information centers during staffed hours and and Mn/DOT district offices and at the Transportation Building in St. Paul.
	www.dot.state.mn.us /statemap (232 words)

	State Parks... state park listings for all fifty states.
		State Parks can be a great location for a family outing, hike or other outdoor adventure.
		Many state parks require parking passes or entry fees, so check carefully before you go.
		Each is unique to the park you're visiting and the children can collect different badges, stickers, and booklets.
	www.familymatters.tv /level_3/familyattractions/stateparks.htm (123 words)

	State Parks on Minnesota's North Shore of Lake Superior
		State Parks on Minnesota's North Shore of Lake Superior
		From Gooseberry to Grand Portage, the eight State Parks are quintessential North Shore.
		The parks encompass some of the the most striking natural resources in the area.
	www.northshorevisitor.com /state-parks (234 words)

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