DNR and The North Face encourage Minnesota families to discover the outdoors through the Explore Your Parks program

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The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR) Division of Parks and Trails is partnering with The North Face on the Explore Your Parks program in keeping with the DNR’s mission to connect people to the outdoors.
Looking for places to hike, bike, camp, climb and paddle this summer?
While supplies last, people can pick up a free Explore Your Parks activity guide at The North Face stores (3008 Hennepin Ave., Minneapolis, or 799 Grand Ave., St. Paul) and discover several Minnesota state parks where family activities are offered. People who make a purchase at The North Face will receive a one-day pass (a $5 value) to any of Minnesota’s 74 state parks and recreation areas.
“Engaging the next generation in outdoor activities is a big job, and we all have to help with the mission,” said Courtland Nelson, director of the DNR’s Division of Parks and Trails. “We’re grateful to The North Face for partnering with us to educate the public about the value of nature and the importance of being healthy and active in the outdoors.”
State parks in seven other states are also partnering with The North Face on the Explore Your Parks program, a national effort supporting Let’s Move Outside, the outdoor recreation component of First Lady Michelle Obama’s Let’s Move campaign to end childhood obesity. The other states are California, Colorado, Maryland, Massachusetts, New York, Oregon and Virginia.
“Drawing attention to close-to-home outdoor opportunities for everyone - from children to seniors - to get outside, get healthy and have fun is at the core of the Let’s Move Outside,” said Robin Schepper, executive director of Let’s Move. “Bringing families into the state parks is not only enjoyable, but also helps build lasting lessons in fitness and the natural environment.”
Special Let’s Move! events will take place in each participating state this summer. The Minnesota event - to include activities, speakers and giveaways for the whole family - will take place Saturday, Oct. 1, at Fort Snelling State Park.
“At The North Face, we’re committed to encouraging more people to get outdoors, and we want to bring attention to the dozens of unique places to explore nature close to home within our treasured state parks system,” said Todd Spaletto, president of The North Face.
More information is available online or by calling the DNR Information Center at 651-296-6157 or toll-free 888-646-6367 between 8 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. Monday through Friday.

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