March 7, 2018

Testifying against new bill that opens state parks to ATVs

A bill (HF 3142) has been introduced this session at the State Capitol that would open up two state parks to motorized all-terrain vehicles (ATVs). On Tuesday, Parks & Trails Council of Minnesota testified against the bill during the Environment and Natural Resources Policy and …

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Woman pointing to "No ATVs Permitted" sign along Taconite State Trail
March 5, 2018

Cannon Valley: trail improvements

For improvements to trail access facilities and storm water infrastructure.

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Bicyclist on the Cannon Valley trail
February 26, 2018

Gitchi Gami: trail development into Lutsen

Build a 1.5 mile trail extension into Lutsen, plus planning and design costs for other segments.

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Biker with pine trees and exposed rock in background

Heartland: trail spur

Predesign and engineering of a 25-mile spur of the Heartland State Trail that will connect Itasca State Park to Park Rapids.

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clouds
February 22, 2018

Frontenac: land acquisition

Acquire the 159 acres of restored blufflands that Parks & Trails Council purchased and is holding in trust for the park.

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People walking in tall grass among the oaks
February 22, 2018

Goodhue Pioneer: trail development (bonding)

For acquisition and development of the Goodhue Pioneer State Trail from Zumbrota to Red Wing.

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Blazing Star: trail extension

Complete a 6-mile trail connection between the city of Albert Lea into Myre-Big Island State Park and to the city of Hayward.

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Blazing Star State Trail
February 9, 2018

2018 Grant Guide Released

No need to spend hours online trying to find these opportunities--we've compiled it all here in our 2018 Grant Guide.
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February 7, 2018

State Trails: rehabilitation

To repair state trails.

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biker on Sakatah trail in need of repair
February 7, 2018

Mesabi: trail extension

Develop a 3.5-mile segment of the Mesabi Trail from County Road 88 into Ely, Minn.

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Bikers on the Mesabi Trail
February 5, 2018

Meet Friends of Father Hennepin

They created the Friends of Father Hennepin, a group that continues to work closely with park staff as a source of volunteer labor, fundraising and community support for the park.
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Friends and GreenTouch volunteers cleaning up the park
February 5, 2018

Meet the Friends of Glacial Lakes State Park

“This place is a hidden gem,” says Glacial Lakes State Park president Jolene Moen. Part of the beauty is perhaps the quiet nature of the park, where visitors can often look across miles of rolling hills and not see a soul. Yet, these Friends know that the more people visit, the more they value it and invest in its preservation.
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February 1, 2018

2018 Winter Newsletter

Inside this issue: 2018 Legislative Agenda Land project look back: Split Rock Lighthouse State Park Letter from Brett: Hope and fear in 2018 New Friends Group Coordinator In memory of Betty and Roy Meyer Our upcoming events: Day on the Hill and Annual Dinner Other …

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January 29, 2018

Candlelight Hike at Lake Maria State Park

Lake Maria State Park’s annual Candlelight Hike will be held on Saturday, February 3,2018 from 5:30 p.m. to 8 p.m. An approximately one-mile of trail through the Lake Maria forest will be lit by candle luminaries.  The trail begins and ends at the heated trail …

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January 10, 2018

Frontenac State Park Association to Host Candlelight Ski Party Jan 27

From Frontenac State Park Association Everyone is invited to Frontenac State Park’s Candlelight Ski / Showshoe / Walk Party on Saturday January 27 from 5 – 8 p.m. Come join in the annual candlelight event. Enjoy a hike, ski, or snowshoe on 2 different lit …

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Woman skiing at Frontenac