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[3] Minnesota's state park system is the second oldest in the United States, after New York's. [4]: 2 Minnesota's state parks are spread across the state in such a way that there is a state park within 50 miles (80 km) of every Minnesotan. [5] The most recent park created is Lake Vermilion State Park, created in 2010.
Jay Cooke State Park is a state park of Minnesota, United States, protecting the lower reaches of the Saint Louis River. The park is located about 10 miles (16 km) southwest of Duluth and is one of the ten most visited state parks in Minnesota. The western half of the park contains part of a rocky, 13-mile (21 km) gorge.
Pages in category "State parks of Minnesota" The following 78 pages are in this category, out of 78 total. This list may not reflect recent changes. ...
Minnesota: Itasca. Minnesota's oldest state park, Itasca is home to 32,000 acres and more than 100 lakes. Activities include boating, canoeing, swimming, hiking, and biking. ... One of Virginia's ...
Aug. 25—NEW LONDON — Minnesota's state parks have changed quite a bit from the days when most overnight visitors pitched a tent rather than rolled in with a camper or recreational vehicle, but ...
St. Croix State Park is a state park in Pine County, Minnesota, USA. The park follows the shore of the St. Croix River for 21 miles (34 km) and contains the last 7 miles (11 km) of the Kettle River. [5] At 33,895 acres (13,717 ha) it is the largest Minnesota state park.
It was the only Minnesota state park with a 9-hole golf course, which overlooks the Minnesota River and goes along Fort Ridgely Creek. The park was established in 1911. [2] The Civilian Conservation Corps Rustic Style buildings within the state park, built between 1934 and 1936, [3] are listed on the National Register of Historic Places.
Glacial Lakes State Park is a state park of Minnesota, USA, approximately 5 miles (8.0 km) south of Starbuck.It was founded in 1963 to preserve some of the remaining rolling prairie which previously covered much of the state.