P&TC Land Projects
Making a vital trail connection while restoring a prairie
So close, and yet so far. For years the 22-mile Glacial Lakes State Trail has been just five miles from the popular Sibley State Park. For bicyclists visiting the park, that’s five miles too many. In 2011 park supporters decided that connecting the Glacial …
New segment of Paul Bunyan Trail Complete
On July 27, a new 6-mile segment of the Paul Bunyan State Trail was opened to the public. This new segment extends the current trail south from the cities of Baxter and Brainerd into Crow Wing State Park. It is a scenic, meandering trail that …
Done deal for iconic addition to State Trail system
Supporters of Mill Towns State Trail celebrate last-minute County decision On December 18, a critical decision was made during a Goodhue County Commissioner’s meeting that sealed the deal for an iconic addition to our state trail system. The decision was followed by a celebration among …
Whitewater acquisition will preserve land for the people of Minnesota
Whitewater State park is one of the most visited parks in southeastern Minnesota. Today, Parks & Trails Council of Minnesota successfully completed the acquisition of 215 acres of wooded bluff in Whitewater State Park along the Whitewater River. The bluff protects the visitor center on …
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