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