In this segment from Prairie Plates, Rick Gion visits Maplewood State Park in Minnesota for its annual Maple Syrup Day celebration, talking with Bob Hanson of Friends of Maplewood State Park about the syrup-making tradition and this year’s impressive harvest.
Held in the heart of Otter Tail County, the popular event draws visitors from across the region. Organizers collected around 1,400 gallons of maple sap from trees throughout the park, demonstrating the boiling-down process and sharing the craft behind one of Minnesota’s most beloved seasonal treats.