Registration is now open for the summer 2024 “I Can!” programs in Minnesota state parks and recreation areas.
I Can! is an award-winning series of outdoor programs from the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources that helps beginners learn new outdoor skills in a state park or recreation area setting.
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