Minnesota Scientific and Natural Areas Program<\/a><\/cite><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\nMinnesota natural areas are accessible to the public, and have varying rules depending on the location. For the most part, many Minnesota natural areas are undeveloped without any amenities–many natural areas not having trails.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Hunting, fishing, horseback riding, and even ATVs are allowed in some Minnesota natural areas. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Although there are some restrictions on these natural areas, you are generally on your own to follow them without close supervision, as you would experience in Texas state natural areas, for example. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Summary of State Natural Areas vs. State Parks<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Although different states approach protection of natural resources differently, the overall goal is the same–to preserve and protect natural resources.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\nTexas only has a very small percentage owned by the federal government (a major portion of that being Big Bend National Park), and thus Natural Areas are almost exclusively owned by the Texas government. Therefore, it’s a little different than many other states because Texas natural areas have a bit more development and facilities than other states’ natural areas. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
These are just three examples–every state will interpret the term “natural area” a little bit differently. In general, though, don’t expect the same amount of activities to do like at a state park. Natural Areas’ purpose is to preserve, therefore the hours may not be as consistent and the availability of trails and other activities may not have the same availability. <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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