Minnesota state parks and trails to celebrate 125th anniversary in 2016
From MN DNR State officials today invited Minnesotans to take part in a 125-mile challenge, a state park “Total Takeover,” picnics, summer “samplers” and other special events throughout the coming year as part of the 125th anniversary of Minnesota state parks and trails. On hand …
Minnesota State Parks and Trails system kicking off 125th anniversary
Parks and Trails Legacy Advisory Committee seeks applicants
Applications due by Thursday, Jan. 7 The Department of Natural Resources, the Metropolitan Council and the Greater Minnesota Regional Parks and Trails Commission are seeking qualified applicants to serve on the Parks and Trails Legacy Advisory Committee. “The Parks and Trails Legacy Advisory Committee plays …
Project proposals for LCCMR funding being accepted
State Parks celebrate 125 years
The year 2016 will be a year to remember and celebrate two great milestones in Minnesota history: the 125th anniversary of Minnesota State Parks and the 50th anniversary of Minnesota State Trails.
We made the goal
Thank you to everyone who donated on the Give to the Max Day on Nov. 12, 2015. We made our goal of $15,000 in individual giving that was matched by a group of generous donors. In total, with the match, we raised $31,125.
We’re 2/3 the way to our Give the Max Day goal
New Website Launched!
Parks & Trails Council of Minnesota launched a new website. The new site offers much of the same great content from our previous site, with updated design that breathes with beautiful photos of the places we work to protect: Minnesota parks and trails. The new site also …
Bit by bit these friends are helping build a trail
2015 Fall Newsletter
Friends group forms for Luce Line Trail
Banding together to save a natural gem
Land acquired for Casey Jones State Trail
When a “for sale” sign went up on the small, empty lot at the edge of the small town of Lake Wilson, it brought renewed excitement for a group of volunteers who have been working to connect a trail. This lot sits right along a …
New Interactive Map for Cannon Valley Trail
The Cannon Valley Trail has a new interactive map showing trail features such as access points, parking, restrooms, water stations and wheel pass pay stations. When zooming in to the various features there is an option for viewing a photo of that area. This is …
Lake Bemidji State Park opens first-of-its kind group camp
Looking for a place for your next family reunion? There’s a new option that opened this summer at Lake Bemidji State Park. The Lavinia Group Camp can accommodate up to 50 people. The site, which rents for $200/night is designed for both tent camping …
