
Parks & Trails Council Acquires Land To Re-route a Broken Trail
The small parcel adjacent to the Minnesota Valley State Trail will reconnect a segment that is falling into the Minnesota River.

The small parcel adjacent to the Minnesota Valley State Trail will reconnect a segment that is falling into the Minnesota River.

Learn why these eerie creatures aren’t so scary after all – and why Minnesota’s ecosystems need them.

P&TC president letter | New interactive trails map | 2025 Legislative Recap | Land Project: Mille Lacs Kathio State Park | Annual Shindig recap | Public Policy: Upper Sioux Agency State Park issue |
Places & Friends: Itasca State Park

Partnering to advance park and trail projects in the 2026 bonding bill

Learn the science behind autumn’s most breathtaking hallmark
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Follow this itinerary to plan your Southeast Minnesota road trip through its unforgettable state parks

Use this interactive map to explore all the data we’ve collected with our Research Bike. Click on any trail segment to see ride quality ratings, photos, directions, and more!