Friends Groups

November 21, 2018

Friends of the Jackson County Trails

Parks & Trails Council is proud to partner with this independent friends group.Parks & Trails Council cannot accept donations on behalf of this friends group. Friends of the Jackson County Trails Mission To develop a trail system throughout Jackson County to bring families, friends, and ...
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An older couple ambles down the paved bike trail
November 20, 2018

A Busy Year: Lake Vermilion Trail Receives NPS-RTCA Partner Award

It’s been an eventful year for the Lake Vermilion Trail.  The Lake Vermilion Trail Joint Powers Board, the new entity that will develop, own and manage the planned 40 mile, paved trail in northern St. Louis County, MN, had its first meeting in February 2018.  This new Board is essentially a new local government with one purpose:  the Trail. 
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A man and woman receiving an award by NPS staff
November 20, 2018

Meet the Lake Vermilion Trail Work Group

More the 30 years ago, the conversation started among residents and the Lake Vermilion Resort Association about the possibility of building a paved, recreational trail to connect people to the beautiful scenery in the Lake Vermilion area.
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Two men standing behind tabling booth
November 19, 2018

Friends of the Lake Vermilion Trail

Parks & Trails Council is proud to partner with this independent friends group.Parks & Trails Council cannot accept donations on behalf of this friends group. Friends of the Lake Vermilion Trail Mission Support in building a premier, paved, scenic trail that provides an opportunity for ...
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Two men standing behind tabling booth
November 19, 2018

Lake Maria Candlelight Hike on Feb. 2, 2019

From Friends of Lake Maria The trail by candlelight. Photo by Bev Johnson. This event began years ago as a Candlelight Ski event, but due to lack of snow, it's morphed into a hike. Watch the weather though—this year COULD be different! The event is ...
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Snowy Itasca State Park by Jelieta Walinski Ph.D
November 9, 2018

Celebrate the Mill Towns Trail Groundbreaking

The next phase of construction on the Mill Towns Trail will begin soon. Come join trail supporters on Tuesday, Nov. 13 at 4pm to celebrate the groundbreaking. The event will be held at the White Sands Trailhead at 900 Lyndale Ave. N in Faribault.

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A kid peddles away on his bike
November 5, 2018

Freeborn County Trail Association

Parks & Trails Council is proud to partner with this independent friends group.Parks & Trails Council cannot accept donations on behalf of this friends group. Freeborn County Trail Association Mission To promote the construction of the Blazing Star State Trail Friends Since 1995 Freeborn County ...
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Blazing Star State Trail
November 5, 2018

Border Route Trail Association

Parks & Trails Council is proud to partner with this independent friends group.Parks & Trails Council cannot accept donations on behalf of this friends group. Border Route Trail Association Mission To coordinate the maintenance of and increase public awareness of the Border Route Hiking Trail. ...
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November 5, 2018

Minnesota Nordic Ski Association

Parks & Trails Council is proud to partner with this independent friends group.Parks & Trails Council cannot accept donations on behalf of this friends group. Minnesota Nordic Ski Association Mission Promotes education, recognition, involvement, and competition of cross country skiing and ski trails across Minnesota. ...
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Snowy Itasca State Park by Jelieta Walinski Ph.D
November 5, 2018

Chester Woods Trail Group

Parks & Trails Council is proud to partner with this independent friends group.Parks & Trails Council cannot accept donations on behalf of this friends group. Chester Woods Trail Group Mission Support the establishment of a biking and hiking trail between Rochester and Eyota, with connections ...
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November 5, 2018

Itasca-Heartland Trail Citizen Committee

Parks & Trails Council is proud to partner with this independent friends group.Parks & Trails Council cannot accept donations on behalf of this friends group. Itasca-Heartland Trail Citizen Committee Mission To determine a preferred route for a state multi-use trail from the Heartland State Trail ...
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Aerial shot of bikers on trail
November 5, 2018

Central Lakes Trail Association

Parks & Trails Council of Minnesota is proud to act as the fiscal sponsor for Central Lakes Trail Association.As a fiscal sponsor, we partner to advance their cause and provide the tools and building blocks to run a nonprofit, including receiving, holding and administering funds ...
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Aerial shot of the central lakes trail and a lake
November 5, 2018

Goodhue Pioneer Trail Association

Parks & Trails Council of Minnesota is proud to act as the fiscal sponsor for Goodhue Pioneer Trail Association.As a fiscal sponsor, we partner to advance their cause and provide the tools and building blocks to run a nonprofit, including receiving, holding and administering funds ...
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November 5, 2018

#OptOutside with Friends of Lake Maria

Celebrate the day after a caloric Thursday, Thanksgiving Day, with a healthy and free walk in the park. All Minnesota state parks will waive the $7 daily entrance fee on Friday, November 23, 2018.
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October 25, 2018

Volunteers Complete Oak Savanna Habitat Restoration Project at Frontenac State Park

The Frontenac State Park Association has finished their project that intends to restore habitat in sections of the park with oak savanna. On a misty morning in October, volunteers planted the final nine trees.
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Oak savanna restoration project tree planting on June 2, 2018