 In the heart of the Minnesota State Fair lies a taste of the Northwoods. And this week's Northwoods adventure are Josh Peterson tours the Minnesota DNR exhibit and finds out what makes it one of the most popular spots at the fair. Surrounded by the big city, the Minnesota State Fair prides itself on showcasing the best that Minnesota has to offer. And one way that is accomplished is through the Minnesota DNR exhibit which lies in the heart of the fairgrounds. Well, this DNR exhibit is one of the most popular exhibits here at the State Fair. We think that throughout the course of the fair over 500,000 people will come by our exhibit to see what's happening with our Minnesota natural resources. The DNR exhibit is a way to escape the hustle and bustle of the big city without having to leave the fairgrounds. Its natural setting leaves the visitors feeling like they're in one of Minnesota's beautiful state parks. In this little corner here you have the DNR exhibit and it's just like, there's a fish pond here, but there's a lawn cabin here, there's animals here. What are you talking about? It is kind of a slice of the outdoors right here in the middle of what kind of is a city. The Minnesota DNR uses the exhibit as a way to promote Minnesota's natural beauty and reach a broader audience. A large important part of the DNR exhibit here at the Minnesota State Fair is to encourage people to get out and explore the great outdoors. One particular feature is one of the most visited at the entire fair. At any given time during the day, you can find people crowding around a giant pond that is home to over 40 different species of fish. You know, I like to use it as a time just to tell people about those and some of the other species that we have that maybe they don't know about or can't identify easily because they're not common. Everyone at the pond looks on with wonder and excitement. It's not every day you can see this many fish at one time in one location. Whether you're young or old, the Fish Pond is a favorite for many state fair visitors. Well, we go fishing a lot and I just like to see all the different fish in here because then I can kind of hopefully identify what I caught. I like how there's so many different kinds of fish and I kind of look at it to see what fish I've caught and not having caught. Beyond the pond lies plenty of opportunities to explore all aspects of Minnesota nature, providing infotainment for the cost of free admission. With this week's Northwoods Adventure in Felkin Heights at the Minnesota State Fair, I'm Josh Peterson, Lakeland News. If you've enjoyed this segment of Lakeland News, please consider making a tax deductible contribution to Lakeland Public Television.