The Parks & Trails Council of Minnesota
Exists to acquire, protect and enhance critical land for the public's enjoyment now and in the future.
We Purchase land and advocate for parks and trails
We Build partnerships and energize people
We Create new parks and trails and raise private funds

  • Bike Minnesota with Parks & Trails
    Bike Minnesota with Parks & Trails

    Minnesota Court of Appeals Judge David Minge (left) led 40 riders through St. Peter on Sunday, Sept. 3, 2006 during the second leg of the Parks & Trails Council's annual three-day bike tour. More than 60 riders joined him on three trips that started at Minneopa State Park and went in different directions each day.

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MEP joins funding effort for Lake Vermilion State Park and Central Corridor

Action to protect Minnesota's future needed before session end

(May 5, 2008) - Minnesota Environmental Partnership (MEP), the statewide coalition of more than 80 conservation and environmental organizations, today joined efforts to restore funding for the Central Corridor light rail line and to create Lake Vermilion State Park.

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