National Get Outdoors Day is June 13, 2020. You can find an extensive list of events at the National site, however listings are slow to trickle in each year, so we recommend either waiting until close to the date or checking last year’s listings and calling to ask if they are having an event this year. We will add verified the dates as they trickle in for 2020.
Like last year, Powderhorn is celebrating on the eve of Get Outdoors Day for an evening of outdoor fun. Events will go forward rain or shine. The Minnesota DNR, REI, the National Park Service, the U.S. Forest Service are among the other outdoor organizations providing free outdoor activities, such as rock climbing, canoeing, archery, fishing, camp games and more! Music and concessions will also be available.
Join this free family-friendly event, and hike with a naturalist on a two-mile, moderately-paced hike through various habitats. This event is geared towards ages 8+.
Geocaching 101: A High Tech Treasure Hunt. Learn how to use a GPS unit before heading onto the trail to find some specially placed caches. Win a collectible card for completing the park’s new Aquatic Quest geocaching program, plus a special edition card for attending the program. GPS units will be provided+. Meet at the Visitor Center. FREE.
Get Outdoors Day Events Across the State
National Get Outdoors Day is a free admission day at Minnesota State Park again in 2019. In fact, the DNR has a goal to fill their campsites on June 8th (although they are notoffering free camping). However, many parks offer free activities — including free Kid’s Discovery Kitsand loaner fishing equipment, GPS units and birding kits to borrow for a day of exploration.
My daughter and her friend recently took advantage of the loaner fishing equipment. We recommend bringing your own live bait. The kids didn’t have any the first day, but brought some the second day. It made all the difference in their success.
[…] Time: Noon-4pm Details: Brush up your outdoor skills with camping, outdoor cooking and fishing demos plus other outdoor family activities around Powderhorn Park. Also, in recognition of National Get Outdoors Day, admission to all Minnesota State Parks and Recreation Areas is free today and many have special events planned. You can find a list of those parks here. […]
[…] Time: Noon-4pm Details: Brush up your outdoor skills with camping, outdoor cooking and fishing demos plus other outdoor family activities around Powderhorn Park. Also, in recognition of National Get Outdoors Day, admission to all Minnesota State Parks and Recreation Areas is free today and many have special events planned. You can find a list of those parks here. […]
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[…] Time: Noon-4pm Details: Brush up your outdoor skills with camping, outdoor cooking and fishing demos plus other outdoor family activities around Powderhorn Park. Also, in recognition of National Get Outdoors Day, admission to all Minnesota State Parks and Recreation Areas is free today and many have special events planned. You can find a list of those parks here. […]
[…] Time: Noon-4pm Details: Brush up your outdoor skills with camping, outdoor cooking and fishing demos plus other outdoor family activities around Powderhorn Park. Also, in recognition of National Get Outdoors Day, admission to all Minnesota State Parks and Recreation Areas is free today and many have special events planned. You can find a list of those parks here. […]
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[…] After a long cold winter and a wet and damp start to spring this weekend is lookin’ good for whatever you have planned! PLUS Saturday is National Get Outdoors Day with lots of fun and FREE outdoor activities for you and your family. Also a reminder that you can get in to any MN State Park for free as well. No permit needed! Here’s a list to this weekend’s outdoor FREE activities in the Twin Cities! […]