Passport Club
The following is a complete list of the 60 Minnesota State Parks that Crystal and Jason have visited since joining the Passport Club.
Lake Bronson State Park
From the observation tower in the park, view the prairie and aspen-oak forests or watch for deer, sharp-tailed grouse, and sandhill cranes.<br />
The South Branch of the Two Rivers fills Lake Bronson. The lake, which is actually a reservoir, offers visitors swimming, fishing, boating, great camping, and a tranquil backdrop for the picnic grounds. For those who prefer a prairie experience, one of the campground areas allows camping on the prairie. Trails for hiking, biking, cross-country skiing, and snowmobiling provide visitors with great recreation choices.
Campsite: Two Rivers Campground Campsite #94 · Date: 07/31/2015
Activities: Camping, Hiking, Fishing, Swimming, Nature/Interpretive Program
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Camden State Park
Fish for brown trout in the Redwood River or bass and bluegill in Brawner Lake. Hike the trails or cool off in the spring-fed pool. Walk along the wooded river valley, climb the Dakota Valley Trail to the lookout for great fall colors, or go canoeing on Brawner Lake. Woodlands, maples, basswoods, oaks, and cottonwoods, dominate this park. Sun-drenched prairies, grasslands, and marshes offer added diversity.
Campsite: Campsite #23 · Date: 07/10/2015
Activities: Camping, Hiking, Swimming, Birding
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Old Mill State Park
A log cabin and a steam-powered flour mill at Old Mill State Park are bold landmarks from the past. The Middle River meanders through the park and visitors can see deer, beaver, and ruffed grouse. Enjoy the prairie and the ever-changing parade of wildflowers along wooded trails.
Campsite: Campsite #15 · Date: 06/13/2015
Activities: Camping, Hiking, Wildlife Watching, Touring a Historic Site
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Crow Wing State Park
Explore prairie, pine, and hardwood forests. View the Mississippi River from historic and picturesque "Chippewa Lookout." Novice canoeists can paddle the calm waters of the Crow Wing and Mississippi Rivers. Crow Wing is a park rich in cultural history. In this area, a frontier town emerged to serve the needs of travelers and traders. The town died when the railroad chose to cross the river at Brainerd. Walk through the site of the Old Crow Wing Village for a sense of history.
Campsite: Campsite #20 · Date: 08/02/2014
Activities: Camping, Hiking, Fishing, Wildlife Watching, Nature/Interpretive Program, Touring a Historic Site
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Savanna Portage State Park
Savanna Portage State Park has 15,818 acres of rolling hills, lakes, and bogs. The Continental Divide marks the great division of water: water to the west flows into the Mississippi River; water to the east runs into Lake Superior. Visitors can hike the Continental Divide Trail and see forested vistas. Walk the Savanna Portage Trail, a historic trail traveled by fur traders, Dakota and Ojibwe Indians, and explorers more than 200 years ago.
Campsite: Campsite #55 · Date: 07/25/2014
Activities: Camping, Hiking, Nature/Interpretive Program
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Cuyuna Country State Recreation Area
Abandoned by mining companies more than 30 years ago, this area of former mining pits and rock deposit stockpiles now boasts regenerated vegetation and clear lakes that draw a wide range of recreation enthusiasts. Twenty-five miles of natural shoreline can be explored by boat or canoe and anglers can cast a line for trout, northern, bass, crappie, or sunfish.
Campsite: N/A · Date: 07/25/2014
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Big Stone Lake State Park
Big Stone Lake is 26 miles long and is located on the South Dakota-Minnesota border and is the source of the Minnesota River. The northern section of the park, called the Bonanza Area, provides a picnic area, boat launch and a primitive group camp for guests. The southern section of the park, called the Meadowbrook Area, contains a campground, swimming beach and hiking trails.
Campsite: Loop B Site 33 · Date: 06/21/2014
Activities: Camping, Hiking, Fishing
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Hayes Lake State Park
Some days it's just you, loons, and moose, while you traverse around Hayes Lake. Visitors enjoy swimming and canoeing in the lake, along with camping. Trails for hiking, skiing, snowmobiling, and horseback riding connect with the Beltrami Island State Forest.
Campsite: Timberline Cabin · Date: 05/17/2014
Activities: Camping, Hiking
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Red River State Recreation Area
The creation of the Red River State Recreation Area was a grass roots effort that came about as a result of the flood of 1997 that devastated the communities of East Grand Forks, MN and Grand Forks, ND. Various structures and homes were removed and the land -- now a 1,200-acre greenway -- became a state recreation area. Included in this greenway area is a new campground that features 113 campsites, trails for walking and biking, areas for picnicking, and rivers for fishing and boating.
Campsite: N/A · Date: 05/17/2014
Activities: Hiking
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Glacial Lakes State Park
Stand on top of the scenic glacial hills and experience the vast, open prairie which once dominated Minnesota. Wildflowers and prairie grasses blanket the landscape from spring through fall. Swim, fish or boat in the fresh, clear waters of 56-acre Singalness Lake.
Campsite: Oakridge Campground 33 · Date: 08/02/2013
Activities: Camping, Hiking, Wildlife Watching
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St. Croix State Park
With over 34,000 acres and two great rivers—the Saint Croix River, which is a National Scenic Riverway, and the Kettle River, a State Wild and Scenic River—there's so much to do. Explore the rivers by canoe or with a fishing pole. Swim at Lake Clayton or climb a fire tower. The park has miles of trails for hikers, horseback riders, bicyclists, snowmobilers, and cross-country skiers.
Campsite: Old Logging Trail Campground Site 192 · Date: 07/05/2013
Activities: Camping, Hiking, Canoeing, Touring a Historic Site
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Lake Maria State Park
Visitors who come to Lake Maria State Park will enjoy one of the few remaining stands of the "Big Woods," a maple, oak and basswood forest that once covered part of southern Minnesota.<br />
The park is perfect for hikers, backpackers, horseback riders, and cross-country skiers who enjoy the challenge of the rolling terrain. Take a stroll on the boardwalk which winds through a marsh.
Campsite: N/A · Date: 07/05/2013
Activities: Hiking
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Lake Bemidji State Park
This park is the perfect playground any time of year, offering visitors swimming, boating, fishing, birdwatching, hiking, camping, biking, picnicking, snowmobiling, cross-country skiing and year-round naturalist-led activities. Hikers can explore the beauty of a tamarack bog carpeted with showy lady's slippers, pitcher plants, dragon's mouth, grass pink, and insect-eating sundews. Most flowers are blooming in the bog during late spring and early summer.
Campsite: Campground Site 92 · Date: 08/24/2012
Activities: Camping, Hiking, Wildlife Watching, Nature/Interpretive Program, Shopping
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Monson Lake State Park
Cast your line for walleye, northerns, bass, and sunfish in Monson Lake. Birdwatchers look for white pelicans, herons, western grebes, and songbirds in this 187-acre park with a diverse landscape of wetlands and hardwood forests. The park includes a quiet campground and wooded picnic area. Paddle the lake and take a short portage that leads from Monson Lake to West Sunburg Lake.
Campsite: N/A · Date: 07/27/2012
Activities: Hiking
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Sibley State Park
There is something for everyone at this popular west-central Minnesota State Park. Hike to Mount Tom, one of several high points in a 50-mile radius, and see a patchwork of forest, farmland, prairie knolls, and lakes. Summer visitors enjoy swimming, boating, and fishing on Lake Andrew. A canoe route invites adventurers to portage and canoe on Henschien Lake and Swan Lake. The park offers campgrounds, a modern group center, horseback camps, picnic area, and interpretive programs year-around.
Campsite: Oak Ridge Campground Sites 114 & 115 · Date: 06/29/2012
Activities: Camping, Hiking, Nature/Interpretive Program, Swimming, Shopping
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Glendalough State Park
Nestled in the transition zone between prairie and hardwood forest, Glendalough offers a true respite from civilization. Crystal clear Annie Battle Lake is a 335-acre, non-motorized "Heritage Fishery" that provides a tranquil fishing experience second to none. Special regulations sustain a steady supply of large sunfish, crappie, and the occasional walleye for the frying pan, and large bass for the camera. Near the pristine shores of this lake are a cart-in campground and canoe-in campsites, all free from the traffic and noise of traditional drive-in camping.
Campsite: Cart-in Campground Site 19 · Date: 06/15/2012
Activities: Camping, Hiking
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Charles A. Lindbergh State Park
Located on the Mississippi River, Charles A. Lindbergh State Park offers visitors a wooded campground, hiking and skiing trails, and a quaint picnic area. The picnic area includes a historic Work Projects Administration picnic shelter and a stone water tower. Fish the waters of the Mississippi River, canoe Pike Creek, or walk the trails amid grand red and white pine, aspen, oak and prairie. Look for bald eagles year round. During your summer visit, stop in at the historic home of Charles A. Lindbergh, Sr., father of the famous aviator, Charles A. Lindbergh, Jr. The home and adjacent museum are operated by the Minnesota Historical Society and are adjacent to the park.
Campsite: Campground Site 24 · Date: 06/01/2012
Activities: Camping, Hiking, Touring a Historic Site
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Buffalo River State Park
Prairie lovers, this park is for you. Trails wind through one of Minnesota's finest and largest remnant prairies. Listen for bobolinks, prairie chickens, marbled godwits and upland sandpipers. A picnic area, swimming area and campground are located in the hardwood forest along the Buffalo River. The park is only 14 miles from the large metropolitan area of Fargo, North Dakota - Moorhead, Minnesota.
Campsite: Campground Site 28e · Date: 08/19/2011
Activities: Camping, Hiking
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Lake Carlos State Park
Sculpted by ancient glaciers, Lake Carlos State Park contains a tamarack bog, marshes, woodland ponds, and lakes. A variety of recreational activities revolve around the lake. Clear and deep, Lake Carlos offers visitors a perfect setting for swimming, fishing, boating, camping, hiking and horseback riding. In the winter, ski from the tamarack bog to a maple-basswood forest.
Campsite: Upper Campground Sites 8 & 12 · Date: 08/12/2011
Activities: Camping, Hiking, Geocaching, Swimming, Star-gazing, Shopping
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Maplewood State Park
The maple forest turns brilliant shades of orange, gold, and red in the fall. Eight major lakes and many ponds offer water lovers places to swim, fish, boat, and simply relax. Lake Lida has a sandy beach and large picnic areas for visitors. Drive along the scenic route to observe the wildlife: the park is host to 150 bird species and 50 species of mammals. The extensive trail system attracts hikers, horseback riders, and cross-country skiers.
Campsite: Grass Lake Campground – Knoll Loop Site 50 · Date: 06/03/2011
Activities: Camping, Hiking, Star-gazing, Shopping
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