William O'Brien State Park - Minnesota DNR
A great "get away" park only one hour from the Twin Cities, William O'Brien provides a beautiful setting for quality recreation along the banks of the St. Croix River. Hiking trails offer quiet exploration of the park's rolling, wooded hills.
William O'Brien State Park - Minnesota DNR
Take a snapshot tour of William O'Brien State Park, plan your visit to the park, and experience all-out fun in the great outdoors of Minnesota!
Top Stops at William O'Brien State Park - Minnesota DNR
William O'Brien State Park has 12 miles of groomed, cross-country and skate ski trails. The trails range from easy to difficult and are a popular destination during the snowy Minnesota winters. Stay the night in a cozy camper cabin and, in the morning step right out onto the ski trails.
In 1945, his daughter, Alice O’Brien, donated 180 acres to be developed as a state park in his memory. The park now protects 1,880 acres of prairie, oak savanna, river floodplain and hardwood forest. William O’Brien State Park. TRAIL HIGHLIGHTS. Prairie Overlook Trail.
Canoe, kayak, and stand-up paddleboard rentals | Minnesota DNR
We have several low-cost ways for you to get out on the water. Take your family out in a canoe, rent stand-up paddleboards with your friends, or enjoy some solitary time in a kayak. Share your paddling photos. When you rent a canoe, kayak, or stand-up paddleboard at a state park, we'll fit everyone in your group with a life jacket.
Park accessibility improvements - Minnesota DNR
Learn about a number of accessibility improvements and amenity updates breaking ground in William O'Brien State Park starting in September, 2023. Ultimately the park will be more accessible to visitors with disabilities, and will provide updated amenities for …
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Hunts in Minnesota state parks | Minnesota DNR
Some state parks remain open to all visitors, some have limited public access, and some are open only to hunters with special permits. This site provides information to non-hunters during the hunt season. If you are a hunter, you'll find more information here.
Alice Lake - Minnesota DNR
Alice Lake. Location: Scandia, William O'Brien State Park, Highway 95. Species present: Bluegill, Black Crappie, Largemouth Bass, Northern Pike, Walleye, Yellow Perch, Bullhead. Depth: 9 feet. Size: 26 acres. Recent fish stocking. Lake Map: Download map (PDF) Wheelchair access: Excellent. MTC bus: None nearby.
The era of timber harvesting began in 1839 and flourished until lumber companies had cleared the St. Croix River valley of pines. Local lumber baron William O’Brien bought much of the land owned by the lumber companies.