Climate change: we all know what it is, but do you know how it’s affecting Minnesota, specifically? According to Dr. Kenny Blumenfeld, a climatologist with the Minnesota State Climatology Office and the guest speaker on our Dec. 7 webinar, our state is already warmer and wetter, and this change is
View full report Key Findings from Tioga Rec Area Mountain Bikig Trail Traffic Estimates About 16,000 total traffic on Gurley Flynn in summer 2022 About 1,000 total traffic on Good Vibrations in summer 2022 Visitor Demographics 72% Men 28% Women <1% Transgender Average age of 35 97% White 2% Native
View full report Key Findings from Winona Bluffs Traverse Trail Traffic Estimates About 3,500 to 39,000 depending on location54% of use at Garvin Heights54% of use at Sugar Loaf31% of use at Bluffside ParkTrail use peaks around 3 pm on weekends and 6 pm on weekdays Visitor Demographics 51% Women48%
The Minnesota Legislature adjourned on Monday, May 23rd without an agreement to pass a number of major supplemental finance bills, a tax bill, or a bonding bill. While House Speaker Melissa Hortman, Senate Majority Leader Jeremy Miller, and Governor Tim Walz struck a deal the previous weekend on a framework
A long-awaited 3-mile, paved, multi-use trail has been completed at Sibley State Park. This scenic trail meanders through the prairie for a uniquely peaceful experience. Plus, its current endpoint—a tunnel under Hwy. 71— foreshadows an exciting next phase. As it currently stands, the trail is entirely within the park. It
William O’Brien State Park Map Showing a the land acquisition project by P&TC William O’Brien State Park Northern border where it abuts state park land will soon become part of the park. Parks & Trails Council’s influence on the development of William O’Brien State Park is undeniable. Starting in the
Download 2022 Agenda Capital Improvement Projects We support funding the capital improvement requests for parks and trails as determined by MnDNR, Metropolitan Council and Greater Minnesota Parks and Trails. OHVs Do Not Belong in State Parks We oppose all efforts to introduce or expand the use of motorized, off-highway vehicles