The Parks & Trails Council of Minnesota
Exists to acquire, protect and enhance critical land for the public's use and benefit.
We value and promote:
Sustainable, long-term statewide land stewardship and conservation
Outdoor recreation for its educational, health & community benefits
Openness, inclusiveness, collaboration and volunteerism
Service as an independent, honest and forthright voice for parks and trails
Decisions informed by the best available science and data

  • Winter Trails Day
    Winter Trails Day

    More than a thousand people attended Winter Trails Day at Fort Snelling State Park on Jan. 10, 2009. REI let everyone in attendance demo snowshoes.

News

Parks & Trails Council praises vision and determination in creating park at Lake Vermilion

(ST. PAUL, MN) – Parks & Trails Council of Minnesota Acting Executive Director Brett Feldman issued the following statement after Gov. Tim Pawlenty today announced that the state had struck a deal with U.S. Steel to acquire land for Lake Vermilion State Park:

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