Friends of Wild River State Park and area school students are a perfect match
CHISAGO — Friends of Wild River State Park has partnered with the Chisago Lake School District Life Work Center (LWC) to engage with students in the outdoors, in safe and enjoyable ways, during all seasons. At their annual meeting and pancake breakfast, the Friends Group …
Mississippi Blufflands: trail planning
Trail development and planning for the proposed Mississippi Blufflands State Trail.
Loon Program at Lake Maria State Park
By Friends of Lake Maria MONTICELLO – Lake Maria State Park will host an outdoor photography program at the park’s nature center on Saturday, March 24, beginning at 1p.m. Noted outdoor photographer John Pennoyer returns to Lake Maria to share tips on Common Loons and …
Friends from around the state gather for Day on the Hill
Our Testimony Opposing ATVs in State Parks
The following testimony was read by Parks & Trails Council of Minnesota’s executive director on Tuesday, March 6 at the Environment and Natural Resources Policy and Finance Committee. Chair Fabian, and members of the committee, My name is Brett Feldman. I’m the executive director …
Testifying against new bill that opens state parks to ATVs
A bill (HF 3142) has been introduced this session at the State Capitol that would open up two state parks to motorized all-terrain vehicles (ATVs). On Tuesday, Parks & Trails Council of Minnesota testified against the bill during the Environment and Natural Resources Policy and …
Cannon Valley: trail improvements
For improvements to trail access facilities and storm water infrastructure.
Gitchi Gami: trail development into Lutsen
Build a 1.5 mile trail extension into Lutsen, plus planning and design costs for other segments.
Heartland: trail spur
Predesign and engineering of a 25-mile spur of the Heartland State Trail that will connect Itasca State Park to Park Rapids.
Frontenac: land acquisition
Acquire the 159 acres of restored blufflands that Parks & Trails Council purchased and is holding in trust for the park.
Goodhue Pioneer: trail development (bonding)
For acquisition and development of the Goodhue Pioneer State Trail from Zumbrota to Red Wing.
Blazing Star: trail extension
Complete a 6-mile trail connection between the city of Albert Lea into Myre-Big Island State Park and to the city of Hayward.
2018 Grant Guide Released
Mesabi: trail extension
Develop a 3.5-mile segment of the Mesabi Trail from County Road 88 into Ely, Minn.
