Free admission just one of the perks at Minnesota state parks

[Outdoors Junkie]

 on Open House Day, June 3 (2007-05-15)
Each year, Minnesota state parks and state recreation areas host an open house when vehicle permits are waived and admission is free. As an added open house bonus, many states parks also will offer refreshments and special programs. This year, Sunday, June 3, is when most of the state parks and recreation areas are hosting their annual open house event.

"Whether you are one of the 8.4 million annual visitors who already knows about Minnesota state parks or if you have never been to a state park, open houses are a wonderful way to experience what makes our state parks are among the best in the nation," said Courtland Nelson, director, Department of Natural Resources (DNR) Parks and Recreation.

Although no vehicle permit is necessary during open house, fees will be charged for tours of Mystery Cave at Forestville, Soudan Underground Mine and Hill Annex Mine, and the usual camping, lodging and rental fees apply.

Here is a listing of state parks holding open house events on June 3.

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http://www.dnr.state.mn.us/news/releases/index.html?id=1179258277