The crowding trend didn’t extend to far northwest Minnesota and adjacent areas of northern Minnesota, Hopper said. The closure of the U.S.-Canada border to nonessential travel kept traditional Canadian visitors away, she said, and Gov. Tim Walz’s stay-at-home orders also discouraged people from traveling.
While the pandemic isn’t over, there’s light at the end of the tunnel, and the appetite to get outdoors appears to be as strong as ever. For people seeking a less-crowded getaway, here are four off-the-beaten-path state parks worth exploring on that next road trip.
Old Mill State Park
Located in Marshall County about halfway between Argyle to the west and Newfolden to the east, Old Mill State Park offers 26 drive-in campsites and 10 electrical sites in a campground that’s open from Memorial Day weekend through mid-October. The historic Larson Mill on the Middle River is the centerpiece of the park, and 7 miles of hiking trails are available, along with a 1-mile self-gui
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