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Adding to Frontenac State Park
A stunning view, restored prairie, oak savanna and a creek are added as P&TC completes a major addition for the park.
Phased Reopening
State parks are reopening in a phased approach. See their reopening plan on their website.
It's Photo Contest Time!
Five categories cover state parks in each corner of the state plus all state trails
Saving Land for Parks and Trails
Parks & Trails Council steps in when most needed, sometimes to create a new park or trail, other times to purchase a small yet invaluable parcel, without which the park or trail would have lost part of what makes it so special.
Explore the unique stories behind these projects on the map below.
Latest News
Stalled bonding bills leaves key projects unlikely this year
The Minnesota Legislature wrapped up their second special session on July 21 without passing a much anticipated public ...
Volunteers persist in improving the trail they built
The Gateway State Trail exists thanks to the vision and persistence of a small group of residents, who in 1980, rallied to ...
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275 4th St E, Suite 250
St. Paul MN 55101-1626
Phone: 651-726-2457 or 800-944-0707
