Touch-screen kiosks

The division is working to increase awareness about outdoor recreation opportunities among groups currently underrepresented at state parks and trails (families with young children, people with disabilities, people whose primary language is not English). Instead of waiting for them to come to us for information (by visiting, calling, or going to our website), we are going to them by placing eye-catching kiosks in high-traffic locations that they frequent.

In addition to getting information while interacting with the kiosk at each location, kiosk users can enter their email or mailing address and request that additional information--including the Minnesota State Parks and Trails Guide, maps, seasonal program catalogs, fishing regulations, and a wide variety of other DNR publications--be sent to them. That way, if they're in a hurry, they don't have to copy it all down at the kiosk, they can pick up where they left off on their trip-planning when they get home. During FY 2013, the DNR received and fulfilled nearly 300 requests (approximately 10 per week) for publications from kiosk visitors.