Author: Lisa Filter
Goodhue Pioneer: trail development
Gitchi-Gami: trail development into Lutsen
Faribault-Northern Links: trail connection
Cannon Valley: trail improvements
Blazing Star: trail extension
Monumental Public Lands Act Passed by Congress
The passage of the Natural Resources Management Act in Congress is a monumental success for the protection of our nation’s public lands, and specifically parks and trails in Minnesota. The Act passed the House on Feb. 26 in a landslide 363-62 vote, two weeks after …
Update on DNR’s planning process for OHV campground in NW MN
The DNR expects to release its final location recommendation for building an off-highway vehicle campground (OHVs, see definition) in northwestern Minnesota in late March. This extends the original anticipated timeline from February. The DNR received nearly 1,400 comments during the public-input period of Nov. 26 …
We’ve put all Minnesota state trails on Google Streetview
How often have you wondered what a state trail actually looks like on the ground before you’ve visited? Well, you can put your imagination to rest, because Parks & Trails Council of Minnesota has partnered with Google Maps to allow anyone to “virtually” experience any …
The proposed Lake Vermilion Trail
Nearly ten years in the making
Board Member Spotlight on Anne Flueckiger
Traveling the globe to lead groups of adventurous women on spectacular outdoor hikes, that’s all just part of the job for Parks & Trails Council of Minnesota (P&TC) board member Anne Flueckiger.
Acquiring a rare pebble beach for Tettegouche State Park
Special Places Newsletter – Winter 2019
Inside this issue: Our land project for Tettegouche Our 2019 legislative priorities State trails on Google Streetview Meet: Lake Vermilion Trail Work Group Meet: board member Anne Flueckiger
Let the DNR know that you oppose allowing ATVs in all state parks, including Hayes Lake State Park
On Nov. 26, 2018 the DNR announced a 30-day public comment period to provide feedback on their efforts to build an OHV campground near or within Hayes Lake State Park.