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Special Places Newsletter – 2026 February
Gateway State Trail Project Saved | 2026 Legislative Priorities | Public Policy: Community-drive projects | Research: Updated State of the Trails Report | Land Project: William O'Brien State Park | Places & Friends: Itasca State Park
2025 State of the Trails
How smooth are Minnesota's paved state trails?
2026 Photo Contest
The 2026 Photo Contest is open for ongoing submissions through June 14, 2026. Enter and view the photos.
Man bicycling on paved trail.
Community-Led Trail Projects
Each year, we invite our Friends Group Partners to share their park or trail investment priorities with us so we can work together to advance them as part of the 2026 bonding bill.
Three cyclists are riding on a rust-colored metal and wood bridge surrounded by trees. They are all wearing helmets and white shirts, and they appear to be enjoying a pleasant day outdoors. Ribbon decorations hang from the bridge railing, suggesting a celebratory event.
State Trail projects completed in 2025
Years of steady advocacy achieved key trail segment constructions for Mill Towns, Blazing Star, and Gitchi Gami State Trails in 2025.
Fun Quiz
Lakes & Rivers in Minnesota State Parks
Three people and a child ride bicycles along a dirt path through a green field with trees in the background under a cloudy sky.
Save the Gateway State Trail Scandia Segment
A decades-long effort to build a segment of the Gateway State Trail between Scandia and William O'Brien State Park is at stake.
Engaging Latinos in Minnesota State Parks and Trails
On Oct. 23, P&TC hosted a webinar presented by Huellas Latinas
A close-up of a cluster of ripening berries on a bush, showing a mix of blue, purple, and white berries surrounded by green leaves. The background is a blurred, natural outdoor setting.
Q&A: The Minnesota Sustainable Foraging Task Force
Curious about the status of the Minnesota Sustainable Foraging Task Force? Here's a summary of key information.
Our Research Bike Project Offers Public State-of-the-art Map
Preview every segment of state trail in Minnesota and see its condition rating and more
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