Minnesota State Forest Recreation Guide now available

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Minnesota State Forest Recreation Guide now available
(Released October 29, 2009)


People looking for new outdoor adventures can explore the 4 million acres in Minnesota’s 58 state forests for free. Minnesota’s state forests, located across the state, can be visited with no admission fee or vehicle permit.

The 2009 Minnesota State Forest Recreation Guide is now available to help plan state forest adventures. It features descriptions of the 58 state forests, including recreational activities that can be pursued in each one, and a map showing state forest locations, according to Keith Simar, a recreation specialist with the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR).

The guide shows that Minnesota’s 58 state forests offer an array of recreational opportunities, including hiking, hunting, mountain biking, off-highway vehicle riding, cross-country skiing, snowshoeing, horseback riding, bird watching and camping.

“Minnesota’s state forests offer people a diversity of ways to connect with the out-of-doors,” Simar said. “They serve as a great starting point for visiting various state parks, and state land or water trails.”

The State Forest Recreation Guide is available at DNR Forestry region and area offices, DNR Parks and Trails area offices, and at most state parks. It is also available from the DNR Information Center at info@dnr.state.mn.us or by calling 651-296-6157 or toll free 888-MINNDNR (646-6367).

As a companion to the State Forest Recreation Guide, the DNR state forest Web site has been updated and redesigned.

Visit www.mndnr.gov/state_forests to find where state forests are located, view activities offered in state forests, receive helpful trip planning information, discover special features found in state forests and download some printable state forests maps.