The D.A.R. State Forest is a
state forest
A state forest or national forest is a forest that is administered or protected by some agency of a sovereign or federated state, or territory.
Background
The precise application of the terms vary by jurisdiction. For example:
* In Australia, a ...
located in
Pine County,
Minnesota
Minnesota () is a state in the upper midwestern region of the United States. It is the 12th largest U.S. state in area and the 22nd most populous, with over 5.75 million residents. Minnesota is home to western prairies, now given over to ...
. It is named after the
Daughters of the American Revolution and is located east of
Banning State Park. There are no facilities in the forest established for
outdoor recreation
Outdoor recreation or outdoor activity refers to recreation done outside, most commonly in natural settings. The activities that encompass outdoor recreation vary depending on the physical environment they are being carried out in. These activitie ...
activities, including hiking. Visitors are recommended to stay at nearby Banning State Park,
Nemadji State Forest, or
General C. C. Andrews State Forest.
See also
*
List of Minnesota state forests
External links
D.A.R. State Forest - Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR)
References
{{Protected Areas of Minnesota
Minnesota state forests
Protected areas of Pine County, Minnesota
Protected areas established in 1943
Daughters of the American Revolution