DNR to provide update on re-launch of state parks reservation system

DNR MEDIA ADVISORY                                                                                  MARCH 22, 2012
Media contact: Patricia Arndt, Parks and Trails Division outreach manager, 651-259-5578.

DNR to provide update on re-launch of state parks reservation system

WHAT:       The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR) re-launched the state parks reservations system service today at 10 a.m. Both online and phone reservations for camping and lodging are being accepted, initially only for a select period of dates. Officials will provide an update on how the new system service is working, including the number of site visits, phone calls and reservations made.

WHO:          Courtland Nelson, director, DNR Parks and Trails Division.
                     Sanjay Jain, CEO, US eDirect.

WHEN:        Thursday, March 22, 3 p.m.

WHERE:     Via teleconference
                     Dial-in number:     888-742-5095
                     Conference code: 594 975 4156

NOTE:         Courtland Nelson will be available for TV/radio interviews after 3:30 p.m.
                      at 500 Lafayette Road, St. Paul. Contact Steve Carroll, DNR information officer, 
                      at 651-259-5342 or steve.carroll@state.mn.us to schedule.
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