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Welcome to the Friends of Mini-Wakan State Park's Website.  

The restoration of the Mini-Wakan State Park is a joint venture by the Iowa Department of Natural Resources and the Spirit Lake Protective Association.

With the DNR’s help, the shelter house was designated a priority within the State of Iowa’s Restore Iowa funding plan during the 1990’s. Unfortunately, money for the program was cut before Mini-Wakan was restored. During a public input meeting in the fall of 2007 the DNR reaffirmed the restoration of Mini-Wakan as a priority.The members of the SLPA strongly favored restoring the building rather demolishing and rebuilding it because of its historic significance. A committee was formed to develop a restoration plan for the property. The committee includes both local residents as well as representatives from the DNR.

UPCOMING EVENTS!

“Opry at the Sami”
Watch this site for information about a major “kick off” celebration for the 75th anniversary of the completion of Mini-Wakan State Park.
Hint: Keep Saturday night open during the 2009 Winter Games.


What is a “Mini-Wakanathon”?
Coming during summer 2009…

 

Spirit Lake Protective Association
P.O. Box 51 Spirit Lake, IA 51360