Friends Groups
Meet Jackson – Minnesota’s 23rd Bike Friendly Community
From Friends of the Jackson County Trails Throughout the past 20 years, Jackson has enhanced its bicycle culture and connected trail network, which continues to grow. As energy and commitment to the trail network grew in the 90s, the efforts were rewarded with the first ...
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Meet Friends of the Jackson County Trails
From Friends of the Jackson County Trails In 1998, Lynne Anderson, JoAnn Asa, and Wilma Pell got together and wondered why Jackson hasn't done as much with trails as other cities have. They formed the Friends of the Jackson County Trails, made up of a ...
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Friends of Lashbrook Park
Parks & Trails Council of Minnesota is proud to act as the fiscal sponsor for Friends of Lashbrook Park.Friends of Lashbrook Park Mission Preserve, maintain, and enhance Lashbrook Park as a natural, passive park for all people in all seasons to enjoy nature and refresh ...
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Friends of the Jackson County Trails
Parks & Trails Council is proud to partner with this independent friends group.Parks & Trails Council cannot accept donations on behalf of this friends group. Friends of the Jackson County Trails Mission To develop a trail system throughout Jackson County to bring families, friends, and ...
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A Busy Year: Lake Vermilion Trail Receives NPS-RTCA Partner Award
It’s been an eventful year for the Lake Vermilion Trail. The Lake Vermilion Trail Joint Powers Board, the new entity that will develop, own and manage the planned 40 mile, paved trail in northern St. Louis County, MN, had its first meeting in February 2018. This new Board is essentially a new local government with one purpose: the Trail.
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Meet the Lake Vermilion Trail Work Group
More the 30 years ago, the conversation started among residents and the Lake Vermilion Resort Association about the possibility of building a paved, recreational trail to connect people to the beautiful scenery in the Lake Vermilion area.
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Friends of the Lake Vermilion Trail
Parks & Trails Council is proud to partner with this independent friends group.Parks & Trails Council cannot accept donations on behalf of this friends group. Friends of the Lake Vermilion Trail Mission Support in building a premier, paved, scenic trail that provides an opportunity for ...
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Lake Maria Candlelight Hike on Feb. 2, 2019
From Friends of Lake Maria The trail by candlelight. Photo by Bev Johnson. This event began years ago as a Candlelight Ski event, but due to lack of snow, it's morphed into a hike. Watch the weather though—this year COULD be different! The event is ...
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Celebrate the Mill Towns Trail Groundbreaking
The next phase of construction on the Mill Towns Trail will begin soon. Come join trail supporters on Tuesday, Nov. 13 at 4pm to celebrate the groundbreaking. The event will be held at the White Sands Trailhead at 900 Lyndale Ave. N in Faribault.
Border Route Trail Association
Parks & Trails Council is proud to partner with this independent friends group.Parks & Trails Council cannot accept donations on behalf of this friends group. Border Route Trail Association Mission To coordinate the maintenance of and increase public awareness of the Border Route Hiking Trail. ...
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Minnesota Nordic Ski Association
Parks & Trails Council is proud to partner with this independent friends group.Parks & Trails Council cannot accept donations on behalf of this friends group. Minnesota Nordic Ski Association Mission Promotes education, recognition, involvement, and competition of cross country skiing and ski trails across Minnesota. ...
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Chester Woods Trail Group
Parks & Trails Council is proud to partner with this independent friends group.Parks & Trails Council cannot accept donations on behalf of this friends group. Chester Woods Trail Group Mission Support the establishment of a biking and hiking trail between Rochester and Eyota, with connections ...
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Itasca-Heartland Trail Citizen Committee
Parks & Trails Council is proud to partner with this independent friends group.Parks & Trails Council cannot accept donations on behalf of this friends group. Itasca-Heartland Trail Citizen Committee Mission To determine a preferred route for a state multi-use trail from the Heartland State Trail ...
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Central Lakes Trail Association
Parks & Trails Council of Minnesota is proud to act as the fiscal sponsor for Central Lakes Trail Association.As a fiscal sponsor, we partner to advance their cause and provide the tools and building blocks to run a nonprofit, including receiving, holding and administering funds ...
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Goodhue Pioneer Trail Association
Parks & Trails Council of Minnesota is proud to act as the fiscal sponsor for Goodhue Pioneer Trail Association.As a fiscal sponsor, we partner to advance their cause and provide the tools and building blocks to run a nonprofit, including receiving, holding and administering funds ...
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