- Old Mill State Park
- A log cabin and a steam-powered flour mill at Old Mill State Park are bold landmarks from the past. The grist mill still gets fired up once a year
- Orwell Lake
- The recreation area offers two day-use areas. One, located at the dam's main entrance, has a picnic area, playground, privies, accessible picnic shelters and tailwater bank fishing. The second
- Pipestone National Monument
- The story of this stone and the pipes made from it spans four centuries of Plains Indian life. Inseparable from the traditions that structured daily routine and honored the
- Red River State Park
- The creation of the Red River State Recreation Area was a grass root effort that came about as a result of the flood of 1997 that devastated the communities
- Rice Lake National Wildlife Refuge
- The 18,064-acre Rice Lake National Wildlife Refuge was established in 1935 and is located in the scenic forest and bog area of northern Minnesota. Visitors can enjoy a range
- Rice Lake State Park
- Long ago, American Indians harvested wild rice from this lake where today, the shallow waters and marshy edges of Rice Lake attract many waterfowl during migrations. Rice Lake is
- Rydell National Wildlife Refuge
- Rydell National Wildlife Refuge, purchased by the Richard King Mellon and donated to the US Fish and Wildlife Service as a national wildlife refuge in 1992, is located in
- Sakatah Lake State Park
- Sakatah-Singing Hills State Trail runs through Sakatah Lake State Park and stretches 39 miles from Mankato to Faribault. The paved trail offers hikers, bikers, skiers, and snowmobilers beautiful scenery
- Savanna Portage State Park
- Time slips by when you visit this park of the north. Walk the Savanna Portage Trail, a historic trail traveled by fur traders, Dakota and Ojibwe Indians, and explorers
- Scenic State Park
- With its pristine lakes, virgin pines, swimming beach, and nesting osprey, Scenic State Park is well deserving of its name. Here, visitors can hike the Chase Point Trail for
- Schoolcraft State Park
- This secluded north woods park is the perfect place to unwind. Quiet and peaceful, the trail system leads hikers through the virgin pine forest that includes a white pine
- Science Museum of Minnesota
- The mission of the Science Museum of Minnesota is to invite learners of all ages to experience their changing world through science.The main areas of focus of the Research
- Sherburne National Wildlife Refuge
- Sherburne National Wildlife Refuge is located in the St. Francis River Valley, which is known as one of the finest wildlife areas in the state. The wildlife
- Sibley State Park
- There is something for everyone at this popular west-central Minnesota State Park. Hike to Mount Tom, one of several high points in a 50-mile radius, and see a patchwork
- Soudan Underground Mine State Park
- A century slips by when you visit this park. Visitors wear hard hats and journey down 2,341 feet via a "cage." On the 27th level, the transportation shifts to
- Split Rock Creek State Park
- Swim, fish, or boat the waters of Split Rock Lake, the largest body of water in Pipestone County. The lake is the predominant feature of this park. Stop by
- Split Rock Lighthouse State Park
- This park is situated on the North Shore of Lake Superior. Perhaps best known for its historic lighthouse, this park offers numerous recreational opportunities. Visitors can cart-in their supplies
- St. Croix State Park
- Plan an extended visit to St. Croix. With over 34,000 acres and two great rivers: the Saint Croix River, a National Scenic Riverway, and the Kettle River, a State
- Superior National Forest
- Located in northeastern Minnesota's arrowhead region, lies the Superior National Forest comprising three million acres. The Forest spans 150 miles along the United States-Canadian border. Here you
- Tamarac National Wildlife Refuge
- Tamarac National Wildlife Refuge covers 42,724 acres and lies in the glacial lake country of northwestern Minnesota in Becker County, 18 miles northeast of Detroit Lakes. It was
- Temperance River State Park
- Take the trail that winds along the edge of the Temperance River gorge and enjoy the rushing waterfalls surrounded by pine, spruce, cedar and birch forests. The rapidly flowing
- Tettegouche State Park
- Come to Tettegouche for a great sense of the North Shore: the spectacular overlooks at Shovel Point; rocky, steep cliffs and inland bluffs; the cascading 60 ft. High Falls
- Upper Mississippi River National Wildlife & Fish Refuge
- Soaring overhead, a bald eagle dives to catch a walleye from the Upper Mississippi River National Wildlife and Fish Refuge. The 261-mile refuge is the longest in the
- Upper Mississippi River Wildlife & Fish Refuge
- The Upper Mississippi River Wildlife and Fish Refuge is located along 284 miles of the Mississippi River valley extending from the confluence of the Chippewa River near Wabasha, MN
- Upper Sioux Agency State Park
- Upper Sioux Agency State Park contains the site of the Upper Sioux or Yellow Medicine Agency. The park was established in 1963 to preserve and interpret the remains of
- Voyageurs National Park
- The park lies in the southern part of the Canadian Shield, representing some of the oldest exposed rock formations in the world. This bedrock has been shaped and carved
- Whitewater State Park
- Picturesque limestone bluffs and deep ravines make Whitewater State Park a very popular southeastern park. The 2,700 acre park is an angler's paradise with brown, brook, and rainbow trout
- Wild River State Park
- Wild River is located along 18 miles of the beautiful St. Croix River. The park attracts people who enjoy camping, hiking, horseback riding, canoeing, interpretive programs, self-guided trails, and
- William O'Brien State Park
- A great "get away" park only one hour from the Twin Cities, William O'Brien provides a beautiful setting for quality recreation along the banks of the St. Croix River.
- Windom Wetland Management District
- The Windom Wetland Management District acquires and manages waterfowl production areas, enforces wetland easements, and provides conservation assistance to landowners in 12 southwestern Minnesota counties. The landscape
