State of Minnesota Public sites:

State of Minnesota: Official site of the state, source of online services and information. http://www.state.mn.us

Department of Natural Resources: "Our mission is to work with citizens to conserve and manage the state's natural resources, to provide outdoor recreation opportunities, and to provide for commercial uses of natural resources in a way that creates a sustainable quality of life." http://www.dnr.state.mn.us

Tourism: Official Minnesota Tourism website. Excerpt from website: Nothing smooths away the stress like spending some of your hard-earned vacation days relaxing at a Minnesota campground or resorts. Camping is one of the best ways to escape the stresses of modern life, whether you seek a wilderness experience or a more comfortable sort of camping. http://www.exploreminnesota.com



State Parks: This is the official Minnesota State Parks Web site. You will find helpful information for planning your family vacation, camping weekend or RV park getaway. Everything from resorts, camping, boating, cabin rentals, hiking trails, fishing, golf and more. Filled with fresh air, clean water, healthy habitat and a variety of opportunities for fitness-building, stress-reducing exercise, Minnesota State Parks are just what the doctor ordered for bringing a good dose of health into our lives. http://www.dnr.state.mn.us/state_parks/index.html

State of Minnesota Commercial sites and Organizations:

Minnesota Campground Owners Assoc.: http://www.gocampingamerica.com/Minnesota/mac.html
Excerpt from website: The Minnesota Association of Campgrounds (MAC) is the only trade association that represents the private campground owners of Minnesota. We are a non-profit completely volunteer organization consisting of campground owner/operators, many of which are managing campgrounds that have been passed down through the generations.

Historical information about Minnesota
Motto: L'Etoile du nord - The star of the north

Excerpt from the Minnesota Historical Society: http://www.mnhs.org/index.htm
" The Minnesota Historical Society is a private, non-profit educational and cultural institution established in 1849 to preserve and share Minnesota history. The Society collects, preserves and tells the story of Minnesota's past through interactive and engaging museum exhibits, extensive libraries and collections, 25 historic sites, educational programs and book publishing...." (click link for full text)