Minnesota DNR State Parks: Recent Episodes

Minnesota Department of Natural Resources

Series of audio programs showcasing Minnesota's State Parks. These podcasts also provide updates on seasonal events like fall colors and snow reports, as well as information about Minnesota's many state recreation areas, and state trails.

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Who was Henry Sibley? Find out more about the historic figure for whom Sibley State Park is named.

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Learn about opportunities to intern as a Park Naturalist and what kinds of job duties and intern participates in.

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This is the forth, and final podcast documenting the recovery status of Whitewater State Park after the flood of August 2007.

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Winter fun in Minnesota parks.

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Listen to a brief overview of park staff and visitors' favorite features and reasons to visit the park.

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For a "do not miss" experience, visit the Lake Bemidji bog and take along this audio podcast as a trail guide to what you will see on your walk.

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This is the first in a series of podcasts about things you might see "along the trail" in Minnesota State Parks. This one is about tracks.

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This is the third podcast in a series about Whitewater State Park's recovery from the August 19, 2007 flood. The park is now open for most uses though recovery work will continue through 2008.

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Whitewater State Park naturalist gives flood recovery update number 2.

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Whitewater State Park flood recovery updates

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Discover who the park was named for and some early history of Jay Cooke State Park.

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Retta James-Gasser talks about the fall color changes along the North Shore.

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Audio of News Conference Announcing Proposal for Lake Vermilion State Park. Gov. Tim Pawlenty, DNR Commissioner Mark Holsten, Parks and Recreation Director Courtland Nelson.