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

  • Ball of the Wild 2008 Access Award honorees Kao Thao (second from left) and Camp Sunrise/YouthCARE Executive Director Craig Luedemann with former U.S. Sen. David Durenberger (center) and Parks & Trails President Tim Farrell far right).

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      Banning State Park may soon allow rock climbing
    

  

  

  	    March 07, 2014 -   


 

  

	  
	
 


MN Climbers Association members bouldering at Interstate State Park


Rock climbing is allowed at four state parks in Minnesota and Banning may soon become the fifth. Parks & Trails Council of Minnesota (P&TC) has been working with the Minnesota Climbers Association (MCA) and Minnesota State Parks and Trails to allow climbing at this uniquely ideal location since we acquired a 108-acre parcel within Banning earlier this year.

    

        		          
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