The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources is waiving vehicle permit fees at all 75 state parks and recreation areas on April 22. This “Free Park Day” is one of four days each year on which the DNR waives the requirement for a vehicle permit at state parks and recreation areas.
Public encouraged to explore Minnesota state parks, recreation areas for free on Earth Day
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