STATE PARKS
STAFF BLOG THE N.D. CAPITOL AND BEYOND Hunting allowed in selected state parks
From a news release: Limited deer hunting is taking place in three North Dakota state parks in 2010 -- Fort Stevenson State Park near Garrison, Grahams Island State Park near Devils Lake and Fort Ran...
Posted on 9/9/10 at 11:58 AM
THE NORTH DAKOTA OUTDOORS AND BEYOND destination ND state Parks
Although my personal favorite of Ft Ransom didn't make the list, I'm still a huge fan of ND State Parks...and I'm not alone :) Through the first half of 2010, visitation at North Dakota’s state ...
Posted on 7/15/10 at 4:31 AM
STAFF BLOG PLAIN COUNTRY Parking it
During this past weekend our family went to Turtle River State Park, near Arvilla, N.D. It's one of our favorite spots to visit and this weekend was the annual Turtle Fest. We...
Posted on 6/22/09 at 5:32 AM
ND state parks see nearly 1 million visitors 
The Bismarck Tribune reports that the number of visitors to the parks through September is just shy of the 1 million mark. This is a 13 percent increase over the third quarter last year.
By Associated Press , October 12, 2012
Lake Bemidji State Park gets camper cabins
The first of four new camper cabins arrived Tuesday at Lake Bemidji State Park. The one-room electrical cabins provide basic shelter for up to six people. They will be placed together north of the campground near the trail access for the bog walk.
By Bethany Wesley , May 16, 2012
State works to minimize oil impact to parks
Sit down for a picnic at Lewis and Clark State Park, and you almost forget about the Bakken. Views of Lake Sakakawea and the rugged buttes of the North Dakota Badlands offer an oasis from the flurry of oil activity just a few miles away. But some fear the oil boom is getting too close to some of western North Dakota’s parks
By Amy Dalrymple , May 12, 2012
Minnesota's reservation system for campsites, cabins tested again
Minnesota's new system to reserve campsites and cabins at state parks was battered Monday morning as a crush of campers tried to book plans for Memorial Day weekend.
By Dave Orrick , March 27, 2012
Minnesota state parks campsite reservation website open again
Reservations can be made today and this weekend for campsites and cabins in state parks for arrival dates through May 22.
By Dave Orrick , March 23, 2012
Minnesota DNR's online reservation do-over: So far, so good
So far, so good in TODAY's opening minutes of Debut II of the state's new online system for reserving state camping and lodging facilities, which crashed three weeks ago under the weight of demand.
By Paul Walsh , March 22, 2012
Minn DNR will resume taking camping reservations for state parks, recreation areas
The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources says the reservation system has been upgraded since it crashed March 1, but because of anticipated high demand, reservations will only be accepted for specific dates during the initial 8-day rollout.
By Associated Press , March 20, 2012
North Dakota's state parks to start taking reservations Tuesday
North Dakota state parks officially open May 18, but reservations can be made 24 hours a day with the exception of the first day of the 95-day window. On Tuesday, reservations can be made starting at 7 a.m.
By Associated Press , February 10, 2012
Beaver Lake State Park featured in next N.D. park pass
Next year's annual pass for North Dakota state parks will recognize Beaver Lake State Park's 80th anniversary.
By Associated Press , November 04, 2011
MARILYN HAGERTY'S THAT REMINDS ME: CCC built Turtle River park in 1936
With the work of the Civilian Conservation Corps, the land north of Arvilla, N.D., that once was pasture was turned into a beauty spot in 1936.
Called Turtle River State Park today, it first was called Grand Forks State Park.
By Marilyn Hagerty , October 18, 2011
N.D. state park visitation down about 20 percent through September
Officials say flooding and a cold, wet spring has kept visitors from North Dakota's state parks this year.
By Associated Press , October 10, 2011
Lake Bemidji State Park to add 4 year-round camper cabins in 2012
The nightly rate for the cabins will be $50. The DNR expects to begin accepting reservations for them early next year.
By Forum Communications , September 27, 2011
Pot farm found at Maplewood State Park prompts safety warning
A hiker's tip Sunday led officers to 187 marijuana plants in Maplewood State Park in western Minnesota. Detective Rod Jensen said today there've been no arrests.
By Steve Karnowski , September 21, 2011
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