Hit the trails with Pioneer Public Television and travel to some of the finest parks in western Minnesota as we first journey through Great Minnesota Parks from Sibley State Park to Blue Mounds State Park to Lake Carlos State Park and to the preservation of Ramsey Park, the largest city park in Minnesota.  The newest installment is Our State Parks: Minnesota River Sensations as we venture to parks of the Upper Minnesota River including Big Stone, the Upper Sioux, Lac Qui Parle and Fort Ridgely.  Pioneer Public Television and our production partners showcase the natural wonders and beauty of our state parks, telling the many historical and cultural stories of these parks.  These parks are a legacy passed down to generation after generation, meant to be enjoyed, but also preserved by the many visitors to grace their paths. This project was funded in part by the Arts and Cultural Heritage Fund with money from the vote of the people of Minnesota on November 4, 2008.

Our State Parks: Minnesota River Sensations. Narrated by award-winning journalist Ken Speake, this 30-minute program gives viewers a tour of the four state parks that touch the Minnesota River: Big Stone Lake, Lac qui Parle, Upper Sioux Agency and Fort Ridgely. We’ll visit with park managers, learn how the parks were created and see what kind of fun awaits park visitors today.  Our State Parks:  Minnesota River Sensations is a follow-up to our popular 2009 program Great Minnesota Parks.  Maybe you’ll discover a new vacation spot just in time for summer! Order your DVD today! Watch this program online.

Great Minnesota Parks takes you on a journey through some of the finest parks in western Minnesota. With veteran reporter Ken Speake as your guide, Great Minnesota Parks tells the story behind how Sibley State Park near New London was built. You will see how Blue Mounds State Park near Luverne has unique sights, including a bison herd. The story of Lake Carlos State Park includes a look at the different ecosystems in a much-loved park. Great Minnesota Parks also shows how Renville County has developed parks that preserve areas of natural beauty along the Minnesota River, and how the City of Redwood Falls has maintained beautiful Ramsey Park as the largest city park in Minnesota. Pioneer Public TV is proud of this production, and we hope that you enjoy Great Minnesota Parks! Watch this program online.
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To underwrite future productions of Minnesota Parks programming or to learn more about underwriting with Pioneer Public Television, please contact Donna Wierenga at 1-800-726-3178 or dwierenga@pioneer.org.