Friends of Whitewater State Park

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The Friends of Whitewater State Park is a group of folks who support the interpretive program and resource management goals of Whitewater State Park located near Altura, Minnesota.

Thank you to the group of employees from Poet, out of Preston - MN, who volunteered recently to help repair the Coyote P...
06/05/2026

Thank you to the group of employees from Poet, out of Preston - MN, who volunteered recently to help repair the Coyote Point trail steps. Several of the steps were either missing or very loose. We appreciate your time and energy!!!

Join us for our monthly ALP (Advanced Learning Program) from 10 am - Noon on June 10th at the Whitewater State Park Visi...
06/03/2026

Join us for our monthly ALP (Advanced Learning Program) from 10 am - Noon on June 10th at the Whitewater State Park Visitor Center.

From 2015 – 2016, the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources conducted a study to compare squirrel mortality rates on a site with heavy hunting pressure (Whitewater Wildlife Management Area) to a paired non-hunted site (Whitewater State Park) in southeastern Minnesota. This presentation will outline the implementation of that project from start to finish, and discuss the results of the data analysis.

Photo Credit: Schmierer, Alan/USFWS

06/01/2026

It's hard to believe geese, beaver, turkey, deer and many other wildlife species were once extirpated from southeast Minnesota due to overhunting and habitat loss.

Beauty in the butterfly garden!
05/21/2026

Beauty in the butterfly garden!

05/20/2026

Peaceful morning at the park today.

Check out the upcoming Advanced Learning Program topics at Whitewater State Park. (ALP was formerly called H.O.P. - Heal...
05/14/2026

Check out the upcoming Advanced Learning Program topics at Whitewater State Park. (ALP was formerly called H.O.P. - Healthy Older People).

Today at Carley State Park!
04/28/2026

Today at Carley State Park!

Join us at 10 am on Wednesday, May 13th at the Whitewater State Park visitor center for our monthly Advanced Learning Pr...
04/17/2026

Join us at 10 am on Wednesday, May 13th at the Whitewater State Park visitor center for our monthly Advanced Learning Program (formerly called HOP).

Did you know spending time in nature benefits the body and mind in countless ways? When we practice mindfulness in nature, the wellbeing benefits are amplified. Join Friends of Whitewater State Park volunteer and certified Nature and Forest Therapy Guide, Sara Holger, to learn about the health benefits of connecting with nature. After a short indoor presentation, we'll relocate to the Gooseberry Glen picnic area to practice nature-based mindfulness activities. Wear comfortable shoes for walking.

Thank you to the volunteers who showed up on Tuesday to help pick-up trash along Highway 74 in the park! We appreciate y...
04/02/2026

Thank you to the volunteers who showed up on Tuesday to help pick-up trash along Highway 74 in the park! We appreciate you!!!

Address

19041 Highway 74
Altura, MN
55910

Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 4pm
Tuesday 9am - 4pm
Wednesday 9am - 4pm
Thursday 9am - 4pm
Friday 9am - 4pm
Saturday 9am - 4pm
Sunday 9am - 4pm

Telephone

+15073122300

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