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Sibley Park Naturalist Melissa Mackedanz, from left, helps Ryan Thompson, 11, of New London, Reed Thompson, 13, of New London, and Jameson Block, 10, of Arizona, learn about paddling a canoe Friday during the Sibley State Park educational program "Paddle in the Park." Advance registration is required for this program that includes all equipment needed for the training. The next session is July 14 at the state park in rural New London. (Tribune photo by Ron Adams)

Paddling a canoe at Minn.'s Sibley State Park

news / local / outdoors Sat, Jul 07, 2012 - 12:00am

Steve Virnig is a disc golf enthusiast and president of the Granite Falls Riverfront Revitalization, a citizens group looking to develop a disc golf course in the community. Tribune photo by Tom Cherveny

Disc golf coming to a town near you

GRANITE FALLS -- At last count there were 198 disc golf courses in the state of Minnesota, making them easier to find than the restaurant with the Golden Arches. Yet...

news / region / entertainment Sat, Jun 23, 2012 - 12:00am

Jim and Betty Christensen of Worthington and Jeff and Terri Hughes of Westbrook enjoy their campsite at Sibley State Park Friday afternoon. Jim Christensen reserved two camp sites Tuesday afternoon after his wife, Betty, was unsuccessful Tuesday morning. Tribune photo by TJ Jerke

Parks busy after shutdown

Following a two-week state government shutdown that forced state parks to close, campers were eager to book their camp sites for the rest of this summer and next year. According...

news / local / state Sat, Jul 30, 2011 - 12:00am

Renville County, Minn., parks open, but storm cleanup continues

SACRED HEART -- The July 1 storm and the high waters of the Minnesota River have left their marks in Renville County's parks too. All of the Renville County parks...

news / region Sat, Jul 23, 2011 - 12:00am

A hiking trail at the Upper Sioux Agency State Park offers a majestic view of the Yellow Medicine River. Pioneer Public Television will introduce its viewers to the unique features and natural resources of the Upper Sioux Agency, Lac qui Parle, Big Stone and Fort Ridgely state parks when it airs "Minnesota River Sensations'' at 7 p.m. on Sunday. (Submitted photo)

'Sensations' shows the way to Minnesota destinations

UPPER SIOUX COMMUNITY -- A television program that motivates viewers to explore the great outdoors found right outside their front doors is about to air. Pioneer Public Television Channel 10...

outdoors / region / state / television / entertainment Sat, May 21, 2011 - 8:31am

Pioneer TV to feature four Minnesota River state parks

APPLETON -- Pioneer Public Television is offering viewers a guided tour of four state parks on the Minnesota River. The locally produced "Our State Parks: Minnesota River Sensations'' will feature...

outdoors / region / state Sat, May 14, 2011 - 7:56am

Now is the time to start that fall color tour, and readers have offered plenty of suggestions on some of the lesser known, but inspiring views that can be find right in our back yard. This Tribune file photo was taken of leaves on a car windshield at Robbins Island Park in Willmar. Tribune file photo

Beautiful colors of autumn are as closer than once thought

WILLMAR -- This is the time of year when residents in west central Minnesota make their annual pilgrimage to Mount Tom in Sibley State Park to enjoy one of the...

outdoors / local / region / state Sat, Sep 25, 2010 - 12:00am

Dana Christenson of Willmar spends part of Sunday afternoon riding the Glacial Ridge Trail. Tribune photo by Ron Adams

Minnesotans speak with regional accents when it comes to parks and trails

WILLMAR -- Minnesotans who share a love for the state's parks and trails are voicing different ideas on how best to protect and promote them, depending on where they live...

news Mon, Jun 14, 2010 - 12:00am

Neb. Game and Parks uses blogs to promote outdoors

LINCOLN, Neb. (AP) -- The Nebraska Game and Parks Commission is using a variety of online tools to promote outdoor activities in the state. The commission has four different blogs...

news / nation Mon, Mar 08, 2010 - 11:15am

Conservation Calendar

Events Youth Wood Duck Box Building Day -- The annual Praire Pothole Chapter youth wood duck box building day will be from 9 a.m.-noon, Saturday, March 6, at the Prairie...

outdoors Sat, Feb 20, 2010 - 12:00am

The new Minnesota State Parks gift card will be available for purchase and will also be located in geocaches in state parks. Minn. Department of Natural Resources

Holiday treasures abound at state parks

Just in time for the holiday shopping season opener, Department of Natural Resources Commissioner Mark Holsten unveiled the new Minnesota state parks gift card Monday at Fort Snelling State Park...

outdoors / state Sat, Nov 28, 2009 - 12:00am

Renville County plans to crack down on ATVs in parks

OLIVIA -- Renville County will be cracking down on violations by the drivers of all-terrain vehicles in its county parks. The County Board of Commissioners called for an aggressive law...

news / region Wed, Sep 02, 2009 - 12:00am

There will not be a lifeguard on duty this summer at Mill Pond in New London. (Tribune photo by Carolyn Lange)

Most Kandiyohi County parks will not have lifeguards this summer

The new motto for swimming beaches at most of Kandiyohi County's parks this summer will be "swim at your own risk." In a cost-cutting move that will save $12,000 to...

extra / local Sat, May 16, 2009 - 11:59pm

This map shows the 25 GPS Demonstration Parks in Minnesota, which will hold periodic seminars and be starting points for beginners with the new Wildlife Safari geocaching challenge. Minnesota Department of Natural Resources

Join the 'Wildlife Safari'

There's a "wildlife safari" at Minnesota's state parks this year. On the heels of a successful State Park History Challenge as part of the state's Sesquicentennial celebration last year, the...

outdoors Sat, Apr 25, 2009 - 12:00am

State parks ready for 2009 season

The great thing about Minnesota state parks are that they always get better year after year. New campgrounds, camping opportunities and programs add to the list of experiences for families...

outdoors / state Sat, Apr 11, 2009 - 12:00am

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