Minnesota state parks are open for day use only until may. National parks passport program mississippi national river and. The passport challenge is a great way for visitors to enjoy and learn about state parks, while also earning prizes. Passport books, sold at eastern national park stores and, provide a place for park visitors to collect national park cancellation stamps. The hiking club book includes detailed descriptions of the hikes at each park. This is an program encouraging people to visit all of the minnesota state parks, stamping the name of the park in a passport book to prove you made it to the park. For every 10 parks you visit, have a park staff member sign the back inside cover of your passport book. 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. Minnesota state park hiking club trail and passport is a great excuse to see all the state parks.
High quality minnesota state park gifts and merchandise. River, see wild bison, and chase the northern lights all in minnesota. The kansas state parks passport will expire when the vehicle registration expires a year later. It will be a great way for families to reconnect with nature and each other, and help preserve the parks for future generations. Janssen, carrol henderson of the dnrs nongame wildlife program, and many of.
All the information you need to experience minnesotas parks is in one volume. The kansas state parks passport will make it more convenient and affordable for kansans to enjoy our 25 state parks. With the purchase of this minnesota department of natural resources dnr permit, visitors have unlimited access to special events, scenic places, historic sites. Passport book can be used for air, land and sea travel. The city council established five initiatives relating to planning, housing, staffing, community center, and. The paper maps at the information center seemed less than helpful in trying to figure out where to park and what trails are. The minnesota state park passport program is great for those that love to explore but maybe need a reason to go see them all. You can purchase a kit at any state park nature store, by calling gooseberry falls state park at 2185957101, or at the dnr license center located at 500 lafayette road, st. Minnesotas state parks encompasses the full range of the states environment, offering a guide to woodlands, prairies, blufflands, rivers and lakeshores. Rochester, to pass through rice lake state park on the historic stagecoach trail. Links to external websites are provided as a convenience and should not be construed as an endorsement by the u. Get out and connect with nature at minnesotas state parks. Passport faqs parks passport state parks kdwpt kdwpt. The new pennsylvania state parks and state forests passport was developed with a grant from chesapeake energy.
Minnesota state parks and recreation areas minnesota dnr. All orders are custom made and most ship worldwide within 24 hours. The minnesota dnrs passport club encourages kids to visit each. There are so many opportunities for adventure, so grab a map and get outside. Whether you want to hike, bike, fish, birdwatch or geocache, theres something for everyone in minnesotas state parks. A passport acceptance facility is a public sector office designated to accept and execute passport applications on behalf of the u. Find state park activity guides or find a place to stay overnight. Annual and day permits can be purchased at all state parks.
Kids outdoor parks passport pdf outdoor challenge for kids not a passport program. Passports will not be available until further notice. Passport to your national parks classic expander pack. Unfortunately, for a variety of reasons, it just has not happened yet, but i didnt want to keep you from having your. As you travel to each park, stop by the main office and get your passport stamped. Passport to your national parks collectors edition. As part of their centennial celebration, missouri state parks hosted a centennial passport program, which ran from april 9, 2016, through april 9, 2018. Despite its colder climate, minnesota is a great place to visit because of its many famous attractions, including the mall of america. We recently set a family goal to visit all of minnesota state parks 66 and state recreation areas 9. I am an official member of the minnesota state parks and trails passport.
Parking in maple grove three main things to know about parking on city streets stormwater agogo have you ever wondered where stormwater goes. Ive got a passport to minnesotas state parks star tribune. Purchase your passport book at the explore store right across from our visitor center in the lobby of the science museum of minnesota or at most national park visitor centers. See a lighthouse, climb a rock wall, explore a mine or a cave, or simply relax beside a calming lake or a babbling river. Tennessee state parks announce passport challenge the. The blaine passport center and the coon rapids passport center located next door to the license centers are the only anoka county facilities accepting passport applications a passport is a document, issued by the federal government, which certifies the identity and nationality of the passport holder. By purchasing a permit, you help maintain and improve the natural resources, facilities, and education and outreach programs that make minnesota s state. Step across the headwaters of the mississippi river, see wild bison, and chase the northern lights all in minnesota. Each of these parks offer plenty of places to relax, explore and enjoy the outdoors.
Both parks allowed us to continue our efforts to complete the mn dnr state parks passport club. Back in may i learned about the passport to your national parks program through the national park service and ive been dying to get our brand new passport books stamped with my kids. Navigate your state and find what youre looking for on minnesotas state portal. Birds of minnesota state parks is the culmination of a decadeslong effort by the minnesota department of natural resources in collaboration with author robert b. Minnesota state parks passport club outside in duluth. We visited the park as part of our journey to see all the mn state parks for the passport club. Minnesota state parks annual permit index minnesota. Passport to your national parks stampable sticker sets 5 passport to your national parks classic edition and 2020 stamp set. Passport card can be used to enter the united states from canada, mexico, the caribbean and bermuda at land border crossings or sea portsof. Take a photo of or scan the prize redemption page and email it to state. Join neighbors around the state in making sure we all count. There are 67 state parks, nine state recreation areas.
City is filling positions full and parttime in public works and parks and rec for summer. Easytoreach parks are worth five points, while more outoftheway locations can be worth up to 20 points. Fall in love with hiking in minnesota with the state parks passport club. Yes, i am an official member of the minnesota state parks and trails passport club, which is administered by our very own department of. Learn all about it through this interactive story map. Collect free ink cancellations with the name of the park and the date of your visit at more than 400 of americas national parks.
Colorado passports are no longer in production, but the state parks still have stamps from the program that can be collected without a book. Mn state parks passport and hiking club the challenge to see. Not all parks are included and not all parks still have stamps available. By going on the designated hiking trails in mn state parks, located at most of the parks and recreation areas, youll be earning miles.
State parks, trails, boat launches and other public lands remain open, with certain provisions affecting visitor services in place. National parks passport program mississippi national. Minnesota, land of 10,000 lakes, is home to no fewer than 74 state parks, many of them encompassing some of those lakesas well as towering mountain peaks, verdant valleys and dense forests. Go camping, take a hike along the river, reserve a camper cabin, and so much more. The rolling hills in the area and forest are beautiful. Minetor the first comprehensive companion guides for 1. The stamp was broken at this park and they had strips of paper that users were supposed to tape to their passport books. A passport is a document issued by the federal government that certifies the identity and nationality of the passport holder.
The passport program is temporarily suspended due to safety concerns. Purchase a park permit today and get a year of unlimited visits to all of minnesota s state parks and recreation areas. The passport club kit comes with a map and list of all the minnesota state parks and. Mn state parks passport and hiking club the challenge to. All the information you need in order to enjoy minnesotas parks is pulled together in one easytouse volume. Seems like i heard about the route 66 passport while we were there. Also include your tshirt size when redeeming the 40 parks prize pack.
Eastern national is a 501c3 notforprofit cooperating association, that promotes the publics understanding and support of americas national parks and other public trust partners by providing quality educational experiences, products, and services. New passport program offers pennsylvania families opportunities for recreation the pennsylvania parks and forests foundation ppff is now issuing passportsan easy and fun way to visit pennsylvanias state parks and forests. I am an official member of the minnesota state parks and trails passport club, which is administered by our very own. Mn state parks passport club chris and ed travel adventure. Mn dnr state parks passport club chris and ed travel. Passport acceptance facilities verify the information of applicants using form ds11. Minnesota state parks and trails is a division of the minnesota dnr. There are 75 minnesota state parks and recreation areas ready for you to explore. The national parks passport program is a great way to explore the over 400 units of the national park service. Kansas residents except seniors and persons with disabilities and owners of vehicles not registered in kansas who buy their park vehicle permits at a kdwpt office or vendor will have to pay the regular price for annual and daily permits.
Inspired designs on tshirts, posters, stickers, home decor, and more by independent artists and designers from around the world. Starting july 1, 2017 active military personnel in any branch or unit of the united states armed forces and veterans with a serviceconnected disability will be eligible to receive a free yearround vehicle permit, providing unlimited access to all. Department of state of the views or products contained therein. Newly issued passport books are delivered via priority mail with delivery confirmation. We hope to gain a strong sense of place and family bonding from achieving this goal read more about the goal here to help daley and finley record each park adventure, we signed up for the minnesota state parks passport club.
Minnesotas state parks encompasses the full range of our environment, from lush woodlands, prairies and blufflands to rivers and lake shores. Passport program win prizes for visiting maine state parks. Fyi, i also have a florida state parks passport book and a presidential libraries passport. All the information you need to experience minnesota s parks is in one volume. I have been to a few national parks, but i regret that i havent got one of the passport books.
See all covid19related information for dnr facilities and services. Everyone was challenged to visit all 88 of missouris state parks and historic sites during that time frame and get their passports stamped or enter a digital code into their digital passports. No passport program, but i was told they sell a book in park stores that you can use to collect stickers from idaho state parks. Purchase your passport book at the explore store right across from our visitor center in the lobby of the science museum of minnesota or at. City focus newsletter view the spring edition of the city of maple grove quarterly newsletter.