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Whether you've got the time/inclination/skill for a remote camping trip that requires packing everything in via a day-long hike ... or you just want to meander around a local park for an hour, more and more science is in agreement: nature is good for what ails you. Additional Guidance for Campers The BWCAW has been allowing overnight camping since May 18. Permits and resources for planning trips are available online . The Department of Natural Resources began a phased reopening of Minnesota state campgrounds on June 1 (some feature hike-in and paddle-in sites). Dispersed and backcountry camping is an option at Minnesota state forests and in the Superior National Forest . The State of Minnesota has issued some guidance for the public on safe outdoor recreation practices during COVID-19 (see page 5-8). Campers are asked to buy permits online, maintain social distance, and limit in-person interactions by purchasing needed supplies close to home. Wearing a mask when stopping for gas and