Free Minnesota State Park Passes with your library card
Explore Minnesota with a Free State Park Pass! The Department of Natural Resources is collaborating with public libraries across the state to provide free seven-day state park passes for checkout. We have two Minnesota State Park Passes available for checkout. Passes can be checked out on adult cards in good standing. More information
A guide to Minnesota's oldest state park
by Deane Johnson
917.76 JOHNSON
It’s easy to see why Itasca State Park is Minnesota’s most popular park. Most famously known for the Mississippi River Headwaters, Itasca State Park offers 50 miles of hiking trails, 16 miles of bike routes, 28 miles of skiing trails, 32 miles of snowmobiling trails, 100 lakes, and dozens of beautiful historic buildings to explore, all within 32,836 acres of pine and hardwood forests that are up to 300 years old! With so much to see and do, it’s hard to know where to begin.
The people, places, and things that shape our state
by Kate Roberts
977.605 ROBERTS
The people have spoken. Minnesota wouldn't be Minnesota without Bob Dylan. Or the BWCA. Immigrant farmers. The American Indian Movement. Thousands of citizens nominated their favorite topics for inclusion in Minnesota 150. With short essays, eye-catching illustrations, and text from the winning nominations, Kate Roberts reveals the many ways in which our past becomes our collective history. Read stories from people like former Iron Ranger Brian Weber, who wrote about watching the 1980 Olympic hockey team as a young boy. Learn about the genesis of such iconic businesses as the Greyhound Bus Company, which got its start when Hibbing natives Carl Wickman and Andrew Anderson bought a used Hupmobile, hoping to sell it at a profit. Through surprising, little-known stories, Minnesota 150 explores how such intangibles as personal judgment, political climate, and popular taste can shape our view of the past.
by Berit Thorkelson
977.6 THO
"Only in Minnesota" is a pictorial tribute to all that makes the state unique. A combination of the natural, historical, and cultural facets of life in Minnesota, it showcases the people and what they do for fun, where they live, their favorite places, and more. More than 160 dazzling, four-color photographs-showing a variety of subjects, from farms and churches to tourist destinations and state parks; from nature scenes to city festivals and cultural events-are the focus of "Only in Minnesota". These photographs are accented by lively, captions and fun facts. The result is a homage to the Gopher State from a local author and photographer whose love for Minnesota comes through on every page.
by Fodor's Travel Guides
917.3 FODOR
Whether you want to hike through the jaw-dropping scenery of Acadia, see rare wildlife and natural wonders in Yellowstone, or go river-rafting in the Grand Canyon, the local Fodor’s travel experts in all the National Parks are here to help! Fodor’s Complete Guide to the National Parks of the USA is packed with maps, carefully curated recommendations, and everything else you need to simplify your trip-planning process and make the most of your time.
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