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Rails-to-trails bikeways featured in DNR's Minnesota
Conservation Volunteer magazine
Released March 11, 2013
Four state trails that have been converted from railroad lines are
featured in the March-April issue of Minnesota Conservation
Volunteer magazine. These rails-to-trails bikeways are the
Central Lakes, Paul Bunyan, Casey Jones, and Sakatah Singing Hills
state trails.
Rails-to-trails conversions are an important
part of the state trail system, making up 560 of the 620 miles of
paved multiuse trails managed by the Minnesota Department of Natural
Resources (DNR). Bicyclists comprise more than two-thirds of the
travelers on multiuse trails.
“We Minnesotans are fortunate
to have so many miles of trails that literally follow in the tracks
of former railroads,” said Keith Goetzman, managing editor of the
magazine and a co-author of the story. “These corridors are still
being used for transportation, but of a different kind.”
The
Central Lakes State Trail stretches 55 miles between Fergus Falls
and Osakis, winding through glacial terrain of lakes, rolling
prairies and hardwood hills.
The 112-mile Paul Bunyan State
Trail runs from Brainerd to Bemidji, meandering past lakes, woods
and wetlands.
The Sakatah Singing Hills State Trail, covering
39 miles from Faribault to Mankato, passes through several small
towns, by a dozen lakes, and past patches of prairie and big woods.
The 21-mile Casey Jones State Trail in southwestern Minnesota
traverses the area’s prairie and farm landscapes.
The
Minnesota Conservation Volunteer, a bimonthly magazine
published by the DNR, provides readers with entertaining and
informative articles about Minnesota’s woods, waters and wildlife.
Featuring some of Minnesota’s best-known outdoor writers and
photographers, the magazine delivers in-depth and in-the-field
natural resources coverage.
Read the story online at
www.mndnr.gov/volunteer.
Trail
Event: Northern Lakes Arthritis Walk
Make a postitive impact on the lives of people living with
arthritis by raising funds for arthritis reseach, education and life
improvement programs. Walkers of all ages are welcome to gather at
the Paul Bunyan Trailhead in Baxter, MN on May 18, 2013. The walk begins at 10 am and registration begins
at 9 am.
Get more information.
Trail
Event: Brainerd Jaycees Run for the Lakes
The 6th annual Run for the Lakes. Events include a Kids Fun Run,
5K, 10K, Half, Full, and Relay Marathons. The race weekend has
something for everyone from amateur to professional. This is a
Boston Qualifier event. The Run for the Lakes
will be held in Nisswa, MN on April 26 & 27, 2013. A portion of the
scenic course takes place along the Paul Bunyan Trail.
Get more information.
Trail
Event: Walk to End Alzheimer's
Join the Alzheimer's Association Walk to End Alzheimer's? and
unite in a movement to reclaim the future for millions. The event
will be held at the Northland Arboretum in Brainerd, MN on Saturday,
September 22, 2012. The walk begins at 10 am and registration begins
at 9 am.
Get more information.
Bridge
Dedication Ceremony - Paul Bunyan State Trail TH 197, Bemidji
Released September 13, 2012
 A
Bridge Dedication Ceremony, celebrating the construction of the
trail and Bridge Project spanning Hwy 197 in Bemidji, is planned for
September 26, 2012. The Ceremony will be held from 1:00 - 1:30 p.m.
In addition to the Ribbon Cutting ceremony, we will
hear remarks from notable figures who have been influential in
making this project a success. Included in the ceremony will be:
Dave Larson, Mayor of Bemidji; Senator John Carlson, MN State
Senate; Representative John Persell, MN House of Representatives;
Courtland Nelson, MN DNR Parks & Trails Division Director; John
Chattin, City Manager, Bemidji; Jerry Downs, Trail Advocate.
This project was a collaboration between the City of
Bemidji and the MN Department of Natural Resources, Division of
Parks and Trails.
Download Bridge Dedication Ceremony Poster (1.3 MB)
Along the Trail: Duck stamp
art exhibit opens at Lake Bemidji State Park Sept. 8
Released September 6, 2012
Lake Bemidji State Park is hosting the 2012 U.S. Fish and Wildlife
Service's Minnesota Junior Duck Stamp Traveling Exhibit Sept. 8-20.
The exhibit displays the works of Minnesota's talented young artists
in grades K-12 who are the winners of this year's competition. The
art work depicts North American waterfowl in various mediums.
"We're excited to join the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service in
encouraging youth to take part in the Junior Duck Stamp program,"
said Pete Harrison, Lake Bemidji State Park manager. "We hope
parents and aspiring young artists will visit the park to view this
incredible display of talent."
The Best of Show artwork was drawn by Keaton Van't Hull, age 17, of
St. Michael. The Minnesota Conservation Message Winner is Hannah
Angell, age 12, of Andover. Hannah's statement, "Surrounded by
nature, surrounded by opportunity," along with Keaton's Best of Show
artwork, a pencil drawing of a Bufflehead, advanced to the National
Junior Duck Stamp Contest held in April at Patuxent Research Refuge,
Maryland. Keaton placed in the top five at the contest.
"This year's contest had extraordinary waterfowl images from
Minnesota's talented young artists," said Mara Koenig, Minnesota
coordinator of the Federal Junior Duck Stamp Program. "Their art
communicates the importance of wetlands for not only wildlife, but
also for people to enjoy."
The National Junior Duck Stamp program uses both conservation and
design principles to teach wetland habitat and waterfowl biology to
students in kindergarten through high school. It provides an
opportunity for students to artistically express their knowledge of
the diversity, interdependence and beauty of wildlife.
In 2012, more than 1,170 Minnesota youngsters participated in the
program. Artwork entries are judged on the basis of original design,
anatomical accuracy, artistic composition and suitability for
reproduction on a 1-inch by 1.5-inch stamp.
The first place art from the national contest is used to create a
National Junior Duck Stamp each year. The $5 Junior Duck Stamp is
available at the U.S. Postal Service or at many national wildlife
refuges. Proceeds from stamp sales support conservation education,
and provide awards and scholarships for participating students,
teachers and schools.
More information about the Federal Junior Duck Stamp Program is
available at www.fws.gov/juniorduck.
Lake Bemidji State Park is located at 3401 State Park Road NE in
Bemidji. The exhibit is free and open for viewing Monday-Thursday, 8
a.m. ? 4 p.m., Friday and Saturday, 8 a.m. ? 8 p.m., and Sunday 8
a.m. ? 6 p.m. All vehicles must have a valid state park pass to
enter the park ($5 daily or $25 annual). For more information, call
the park at 218-308-2300 or visit
www.dnr.state.mn.us/state_parks/lake_bemidji/index.html.
Trail
Event: Step Out - Walk to Stop Diabetes
The Brainerd Step Out: Walk to Stop Diabetes will take place on
Saturday, October 6th, 2012 at Paul Bunyan Trailhead in Baxter, MN.
This year we will be kicking off the event with an official start
line! Registration and check in starts at 7:45AM to 8:45AM.
Announcements and line-up will happen at 8:45AM which will be
followed by an official send off at 9:00AM. There will even be a
balloon arch!
Begin and end your walk at the Paul Bunyan Trailhead
Parking lot (behind Movies 10) in Baxter. The 4-mile walk will take
you along the beautiful Paul Bunyan Trail. Once you reach Beaver Dam
Road, stop for a quick snack and some water, then return to the
Trailhead parking lot to pick up your goody bag and check to see if
you have won a door prize.
Please come dressed comfortably and prepared for any
kind of weather. Diabetes doesn't stop for rainy or snowy days and
neither will we. For more information please visit www.diabetes.org/brainerd.
To pre-register for the event visit
www.diabetes.org/stepout or call 1-888-DIABETES x 6783. Day of
event registration is welcome. See you October 6th and thank you for
helping us Stop Diabetes!
Along the Trail:
Crow Wing State Park to host overnight program on camping basics
Released July 16, 2012
People can learn how to camp or refresh rusty outdoor skills
during a one-night I Can Camp! program being offered by the
Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR) Parks and Trails
Division on Saturday, July 21, at Crow Wing State Park in Brainerd.
Experienced instructors from Conservation Corps
Minnesota will teach participants basic camping and outdoor skills,
including how to set up a tent, how to build a campfire, and camp
cooking. All camping equipment is provided (including tents, air
mattresses and cook stoves). Participants just bring their own food
and bedding (sleeping bags or blankets and pillows).
The program costs $35 for a tent accommodating up to
six people. A one-day vehicle pass will be included as part of the
program fee, or participants may buy a year-round Minnesota state
parks permit for an additional $20.
For more information, visit www.dnr.state.mn.us/state_parks/can_camp.html.
For reservations, call 866-857-2757 (TTY: 952-936-4008) between 8
a.m. and 8 p.m. daily.
These programs are part of an ongoing effort by the
DNR Parks and Trails Division to connect people with the outdoors.
They also offer skill-building programs that introduce fishing,
paddling, climbing and archery to beginners. They were created in
response to research that indicated declining participation in
outdoor recreation by young families.
Funding for the I Can Camp! programs is from the
Parks and Trails Fund, created after voters approved the Clean
Water, Land and Legacy Amendment in November 2008. The Parks and
Trails Fund receives 14.25 percent of the sales tax revenue and may
only be spent to support parks and trails of regional or statewide
significance.
Along the Trail:
Northland
Arboretum to Hold it?s 4th Annual Minnesota Country Sampler Picnic
Wednesday, July 18
Released July 11, 2012
(Brainerd, MN) The Northland Arboretum will hold its
annual Minnesota Country Sampler Picnic on Wednesday, July 18 from
4:00-8:30 pm at the Northland Arboretum in Brainerd. All proceeds
from this family-style event benefit the Northland Arboretum.
The Country Sampler Picnic will feature food, wine and beer tasting
from more than twenty-five Minnesota restaurants and vendors. The
Picnic will begin with a pig roast, and continue with various
vendors along the trails at the Arboretum. There will be pig races
throughout the evening, live entertainment, a dunk tank, picnic
basket silent auction and other events. Tickets are available at the
Arboretum now and will be available at the gates the night of the
picnic. Prices for tickets are $11 per adults, $5 per child ages 5
to 15. Kids 4 and under are free.
ADVANCED TICKETS ARE AVAILABLE NOW SO YOU DON?T HAVE TO STAND IN
LINE TO PURCHASE THE DAY OF THE PICNIC!
This event is sponsored by Cub Foods, Grand Casino Mille Lacs,
Schells Brewery many local Brainerd/Baxter area business. For more
information about the Minnesota County Sampler Picnic, contact the
Arb at 218-829-8770
Along the Trail: Yikes!
Bikes! 2012
The Yikes! Bikes! Annual Bike Ride is scheduled for Saturday, July
14, 2012. Yikes!Bikes! is a Saturday morning bike tour designed for
families as well as serious trail riders. Routes follow paved
roadways and trails in the Leech Lake area. The event raises funds
to build houses with families in need of a decent and affordable
home.
This ride features 18/40/60 mile tour routes along a combination of
lakeshore, countryside and dense forest in the beautiful Leech Lake
vacation area making Yikes! Bikes! one of the most scenic rides in
the Midwest. It includes paved roadways and trails, SAG wagon
support and maps. You may register the day of the event but get
signed up early for special savings!
Come join this wonderful ride that benefits the Leech Lake Chapter
of Lakes Area Habitat for Humanity. Past participants have raved
about our "Up North" hospitality. Enjoy live music and a variety of
foods, including ethnic treats like lefsa, at the rest stops and at
the finish. This is not a race. It's fun for all ages and abilities.
T-shirt guaranteed if registered by June 25. Reserve a hotel early
if you plan to stay in this popular vacation destination, Walker,
MN!
Get more details:
http://lakesareahabitat.org/events.htm
Along the Trail: Camper
cabins now available at Lake Bemidji State Park
Released June 18, 2012
Visitors to Lake Bemidji State Park can begin making
reservations for four newly installed camper cabins on June 18 for
arrival dates starting June 29.
The rustic, one-room cabins provide basic shelter
for up to six visitors (or five in wheelchair-accessible cabins) who
want a "camping out" experience but who may not have the necessary
equipment for typical camping.
"These cabins are perfect for families that would
like to introduce their kids to a camping experience, or for those
who want to stay overnight at the park but aren't able or don't want
to sleep on the ground," explained Pete Harrison, Lake Bemidji State
Park manager.
The new cabins are heated for year-round use. Two of
them are wheelchair accessible. The cabins do not have indoor
plumbing, but they are located in or near the park's campground,
where seasonal restrooms, showers and drinking water are available.
Vault toilets are available year-round at all locations.
As at other Minnesota state parks and recreation
areas, the 12-foot by 16-foot wooden cabins have a table with
benches inside, as well as wooden bunk-bed frames with mattresses.
Outside, the cabins have a picnic table, fire ring and grill for
outdoor cooking.
The cabins are semi-private, with their own view of
the park's natural areas. They are also located within easy access
of the many miles of trails offered in the park, for both summer and
winter recreational use.
The nightly rate for the cabins is $50. Reservations
can be made up to 12 months in advance of a scheduled first night
stay. To reserve a cabin, go to
www.dnr.state.mn.us/state_parks/reservations_campercabin.html.
The Lake Bemidji State Park cabins may be available
to rent on a first-come, first-served basis before June 29. Contact
the park at 218-308-2300 for further updates.
To learn more about camper cabins, visit
www.mndnr.gov.
Trail Event: Ride
with Jim 2012
Ride the Paul Bunyan Trail with Jim Oberstar Sunday, June 3, 2012.
The
ride will start and end at the Baxter/Brainerd trail head.
Riders will leave the trail head at 9:00 a.m. Lunch
for $5 will be served at the trail head following the dedication of
the Bridge to the memory of Terry McGaughey.
This is an informal, casual ride. There is no
registration. It is all about the bike ride - come and enjoy.
Trail Event:
Arthritis Walk - Northern Lakes
Celebrate movement and make a positive impact on the lives of
people living with arthritis. The Arthritis Walk is the signature
fundraising event for the Arthritis Foundation. The Northner Lakes
Arthritis Walk will be held Saturday, May 19, 2012. We will gather
at the Paul Bunyan Trailhead in Baxter, MN. Walk begins at 10:00 am.
Registration is at 9:00 am.
Trail Event:
Arbor Day at the Arboretum
Come on and enjoy Arbor Day at Northland Arboretum on Friday,
April 27 from 10 am to 3 pm
Enjoy the beauty of our 540 acres - Take a Nature Hike on the
arboretum trails. Enjoy a Bird Walk with Judd Brink.
Stop in the visitor center and receive a free tree! We are accepting
clothing for recycling ? so clean out those closets and bring in
your unneeded wearable clothing, coats, shoes (no high heels,
please), curtains, linens, purses & handbags. If you can?t make it
to the Arb on April 27, stop by before with your used clothing
Monday through Friday between 8 am and 4:30 pm. Items collected at
the Arboretum will be recycled and all proceeds benefit the
Arboretum. Bring in your empty ink jet cartridges to recycle ? this
benefits the raptor center. Check out our Solar Demonstration
Project. Compost bins available. Nature Prints & Cards in our gift
shop ? and more!
For more information call the Arboretum at 218-829-8770
Celebrate Arbor Day - Plant a Tree
Trail
Construction: New Bridge Connection in Bemidji
Released March 15, 2012
The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR) Northwest
Region Parks and Trails Division recently awarded the contract for
construction of the Paul Bunyan Trail and bridge project spanning
Highway 197 in Bemidji. Construction will begin around March 19 and
be completed around Aug. 15, weather permitting.
The new bridge and trail will create a continuous connection between
the city of Bemidji trails along Lake Bemidji to downtown, and to
the Paul Bunyan State Trail on the south side of Lake Bemidji.
The project will
provide a safe trail crossing at a very busy city intersection--Highway 197 and 1st
Street.
The $1.75 million
project was funded by the 2011 legislative session through bonding.
It is a cooperative effort between the DNR, city of Bemidji,
Minnesota Department of Transportation (MnDOT) and Ottertail Power
Co.
See the full News Release.
Trail Event:
7th Annual Family Education Program at the Arb
The Northland Arboretum, located at the Paul Bunyan Trail head in
Brainerd, MN is hosting its 7th Annual Family Education Program on
Saturday, March 24, 2012.
Raptors of Minnesota & Wild and Free Wildlife Rehabilitation Center
will be present. Learn about the majestic bald eagle and other
beautiful raptors and the key role they play in our environment.
Get more details.
Trail Event:
Candlelight Ski Tour / Snowshoe Walk
Take in the beauty of Lake Bemidji State Park at night during
the Annual Candlelight Cross Country Ski & Snowshoe walk on February
25, 2012. Candles will light 5 km of groomed ski trails and fires
will be lit along the trail for you to stop and warm up or roast
marshmallows. Additional refreshments and live music will be
provided at the visitor center.
Get more details.
Trail Event: Nisswa
Winter Jubilee
"Once Upon a Time in Nisswa" is the theme for the 40th
Nisswa Winter Jubilee, which will be held February 17-19, 2012. The
Jubilee activities include snow sculptures, parade, wood splitting
contest and more. The Miss Nisswa Pageant, scheduled for Feb. 17,
2012 is also part of the festivities. Bring out the family for a
great weekend of winter fun.
Get more details.
Trail
Event: 33rd Annual EelPout Festival
The 33rd Annual International Eelpout Festival is scheduled for
February 17-18, 2012. This "all-weather" angling event is held on
Leech Lake in Walker, MN. In addition to the fishing contest, this
uniquely Minnesota festival includes fun winter events such as the
Polar Pout Plunge and the Eel Pout 500 "on Ice" Auto Race.
Get more details.
Trail
Event: Back to Hack
Hackensack, MN is the place to be for winter fun January 27-29,
2012. Join us for Back to Hack, our annual snowmobile days
celebration. This year's theme is Winter Fun with Paul & Lucette.
Events include our Snowmobile Parade, Family Ice Fishing Paul
Bunyan Contest, PAMDA Penguin Plunge, Snow Sculptures and more!
Get more details.
Trail
Event: Antique Snowmobile Rendezvous
The Antique Snowmobile Rendezvous will take place January 20-22,
2012. The snowmobile show, trail ride and competitions take place at
Trailside Park in Pequot Lakes, MN. In addition to the trail ride,
vintage snowmobile show and rally, there is a Social Hour & bonfire
Friday evening as well as a Social Hour, Dinner and Style show on
Saturday Evening. An omlette breakfast will be held Sunday morning.
Visit
Brainerd.com for more details.
Trail
Event: Step Out - Walk to Stop Diabetes
The American Diabetes Association will be hosting its signature
fundraising event, Step Out: Walk to Stop Diabetes at the Paul
Bunyan Trailhead on Saturday, October 1st. There are 25.8 million
Americans living with diabetes, a disease that is outpacing heart
disease, cancer and AIDS. The cause of diabetes continues to be a
mystery, although both genetics and environmental factors appear to
play roles.
This event has a 1 mile walk or 3 mile walk that begins between
8:00am - 9:00am. Step Out: Walk to Stop Diabetes is filled with fun
for the entire family including: facepainting, the Pine Grove Zoo?s
Outreach Program, Goodie Bags, Door Prize Drawings, a light
breakfast and much more!
To pre-register for the event visit
www.diabetes.org/stepout or call 1-888-DIABETES x 6783. Day of
event registration is welcome. See you October 1st and thank you for
helping us Stop Diabetes!?
Trail Repairs: Partial Trail Closures
Fall 2011
The portion of the Paul Bunyan Trail from No Name Avenue on the
south side of Hackensack, north 7.8 miles to the Adirondack Shelter
in Chippewa National Forest, will be temporarily closed for asphalt
resurfacing. The trail closure will be in effect from Monday,
September 26, 2011 through the remainder of the fall. No alternate
route is available.
Trail Event: Ride with Jim 2011
Ride the Paul Bunyan Trail with Jim Oberstar Saturday, September
10, 2011.
Hosted by the Paul Bunyan Trail Association and
Brainerd Community Action, this year's ride will showcase the
original 50 miles that started the Paul Bunyan Trail.
The
ride will start at 8 a.m. at the Baxter/Brainerd trail head with
coffee, rolls and juice. From 8:30 -9:00 a.m. there will be a 15th
Anniversary Program with keynote speaker Oberstar, former Eight
District congressman.
Riders will leave the trail head at 9:00 a.m. There
will be a short program at 10:30 a.m. in Nisswa and at 11:15 a.m. in
Pequot Lakes. Lunch featuring hobo stew compliments fo the Pine
River Chamber of Commerce will be at noon in pine River. The ride
will end at 3:00 p.m. in Hackensack.
This is an informal, casual ride. No registration
fee is required. Riders are on their own. No sag wagon or shuttle
service is provided.
Trail Event: Terry's Ride
The Paul Bunyan Cyclists Bike Club invites others to enjoy any part
of the Paul Bunyan Trail this coming Saturday, August 27, 2011, in
honor of Terry McGaughey, founder of the trail.
There is no cost and no formal organization for Terry's Ride.
Participants can choose any section of the trail to ride.
Bikers interested in riding the northern portion of
the Paul Bunyan Trail from Walker to Bemidji, around Lake Bemidji
and back to Walker (Approx 80 miles) can find additional information
on the
Paul Bunyan Cyclists website.
Paul Bunyan Trail Receives
National Honor:
Rail-to-Trails Conservancy names Paul Bunyan State Trail to
Hall of Fame
February 25, 2011
WASHINGTON, D.C. This February,
Rails-to-Trails Conservancy (RTC) announced the Paul Bunyan State
Trail as the newest member of the
Rail-Trail Hall of Fame. The Hall of Fame was established in
2007 to honor 25 outstanding rail-trails around the country. Out of
1,600 open rail-trails, and approximately 750 more in development,
Hall of Fame inductees are selected based on merits such as scenic
value, trail and trailside amenities, historical significance,
excellence in management and maintenance of facility, community
connections and geographic distribution.
The Paul Bunyan State Trail passes through 15 communities in
north-central Minnesota and extends 112 miles from the northern end
in Lake Bemidji State Park south to Brainerd's Northland Arboretum.
An extension on the southern end to Crow Wing State Park is set for
construction in 2012, and plans are under way to create an off-road
route through Bemidji. When these projects are completed, the Paul
Bunyan State Trail will become the longest continuously paved
rail-trail in the country. Currently, it is visited by more than
650,000 users a year and has become one of the premier state trails
in Minnesota.
"It's an awesome privilege to have a Hall of Fame trail here in
Minnesota. [The honor] will bring national attention, and bikers
from all over the country can come enjoy it," says Forrest Boe,
deputy director for the Division of Parks and Trails in the
Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR), which owns and
manages the trail.
The idea for the trail emerged in 1983 when the county lost its
90-year-old Burlington Northern rail line. The late Terry McGaughey,
a long-time trail advocate, saw the potential of a trail along the
corridor and committed himself to rallying local communities in
support of the project. Thanks in large part to the patience and
perseverance of McGaughey--who is seen as the "Father of the
Trail"--the Paul Bunyan State Trail has initiated a new sense of
community and tourism since the first section opened in 1988.
"When I think of the Paul Bunyan State Trail, I think of time and
space," says Jeff Ciabotti, vice president of trail development for
RTC. "While riding along this iconic rail-trail, time seems to slow
down and space seems ever expanding. From the start, Terry McGaughey
understood this allure and used it to help create an unforgettable
trail experience."
Twenty-one trails have been named to the Hall of Fame thus far. The
program will conclude on Rails-to-Trails Conservancy's 25th
Anniversary celebration on National Trails Day, June 4, 2011. For a
complete list of the Rail-Trail Hall of Fame designations and
stories, including a Trail of the Month feature on the Paul Bunyan
State Trail, visit RTC's website at
www.railstotrails.org.
Trail Event: Memorial Ride for Terry
Congressman Jim Oberstar and the Brainerd Community Action are
inviting everyone to join them for a Memorial Ride for Terry
McGaughey on the Paul Bunyan Trail October 16, 2010.
Terry was key in transforming the unused railroad bed into the
longest paved bike trail in Minnesota. Terry had a clear vision and
volunteered his efforts during the past 30 years to help make this
recreational trail available for everyone to enjoy. Everyone is
welcome to have lunch at the trail head in Baxter from 12-1:30 p.m.
The ride will go from Baxter to Nisswa for a short program (15-20
minutes) and then on to Pequot Lakes. Congressman Jim Oberstar will
speak at the Pequot Lakes Chamber office.
Trail Repairs: Trail Spot Repairs
Project to Cause Temporary, Partial Trail Closures
Segments of the Paul Bunyan Trail between Brainerd and Pine
River will be closed temporarily for repairs during all or part of
the period between Sept. 15 and Oct. 22, 2010, according to the
Department of Natural Resources (DNR).
The first phase of the project consists of spot repairs in the
following locations:
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from the Baxter parking lot trail entrance to
Beaver Dam Road (two miles)
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from Smith Road to North Long Lake Road
(three-and-a-half miles)
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from CSAH 13 (Lake Hubert Road) to Clark Lake
Road (one mile).
The second phase of the project involves resurfacing
a four-mile stretch from Rosewood Lane, just south of Jenkins to
CSAH 115, two miles south of Pine River.
There is no short, safe, bike-friendly way around the project, so no
detour route has been designated.
Trail Event: Legislative Bike Ride
August 21, 2010
Celebrate the most recently paved section of the Paul Bunyan Trail
and
help raise legislative awareness about on-going Trail needs.
The bike ride will take place on the Paul Bunyan Trail segment from
Guthrie to Walker.
Trail Project:
Paving of the trail from Guthrie to Walker (completed in May 2010)
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