Trails Q&A: Bear Grease Dog Sled Marathon
Name: (l to r) Nancy, Rachel (13), Mike and Leah (7) CournoyerHometown: MinneapolisSeen: Bedding down the dogs at the Sawbill checkpoint of the 29th Annual John Beargrease Sled Dog Marathon What brings...
View ArticleTrails Q & A meets Wanda Swor
Author: Dave SimpkinsOur Trails Q & A report visited Lake Carlos State Park this weekend.Name: Wanda SworHome: CarlosOccupation: Office Manager Lake Carlos State ParkSeen: Attending First Day Hike...
View ArticleTrails Q&A: Northland Arboretum
Author: Dave SimpkinsName: Roger LandersHome: NisswaOccupation: Retired dock and boat lift providerSeen: Classic skiing at Brainerd’s Northland Arboretum ski trailsFavorite Trails: These Arboretum...
View ArticleMet the groomer at Black's Grove
Author: Dave SimpkinsName: Jerry AndersonAge: 68Seen on: Black’s Loop Ski Trail at Black’s Grove Park near Wadena which has nine kilometers of moderate classic trails through red and white pine...
View ArticleMeet backpacker Ginny Gelms
Author: Dave Simpkins Ginny GelmsName: Ginny GelmsHome: MinneapolisJob: Elections Manager, Hennepin CountySeen: Hiking on the Red Pine Trail at Itasca State Park for a weekend of camping at backpack...
View ArticleMeet Itasca birder Craig Larson
Author: Dave Simpkins Craig Larson birding in Itasca State ParkName: Craig LarsonHome: MinneapolisWork: Groundwater geologistSeen: Looking for warblers at Itasca State Park for a birding weekend.Most...
View ArticleBiking with Katie Mildon
Author: Dave SimpkinsName: Katie MildonHome: ShakopeeJob: Surveyor & MomSeen: Pulling her daughters behind her bike in a pull behind and tag-a-long from Park Rapids to Dorset for lunch on the...
View ArticleCamping with Luis Ocana
Author: Dave SimpkinsTrails Q & AName: Luis Ocana Home: South MinneapolisWork: Stone molder for federal highwaysSeen: Eating Alambre tacos made of sirloin steak, green peppers, bacon at Glendalough...
View ArticleCarry a Smile
Author: Jan LasarTrails Q&AName: Joff SummerfieldOccupation: Penny-farthing builder and racer.Hometown: London, EnglandSeen: On SOO-Line Trail near Bowlus, riding a penny-farthing on his second...
View ArticleFishing with Luke Heuchert
Author: Dave SimpkinsName: Luke HeuchertHome: St Thomas, NDOccupation: High School senior helping out on family grain farm.Seen: At the WPA water tower at Lake Bronson State Park after a day of fishing...
View ArticleBouldering with Lynn Larson
Author: Jan LasarHome: Eagan, MNOccupation: Photo stylistSeen: Bouldering at Eldon Boulders, soon to be part of Banning State Park.Gear: FiveTen climbing shoes, Organic crash pad and chalk bag, a brush...
View ArticleSkiing with Kent Montgomery
Author: Jan LasarReady to ski the ArboretumLocation name: Brainerd Arboretum, Brainerd, MNHome: Brainerd, MNOccupation: Instructor in the Natural Resources Department at Central Lakes College and...
View ArticleSnowshoeing and Fatbiking with the Hartmans
Author: Jan Lasar Kathy, Joel, and Mikaela HartmanLocation name: Sagamore Mine Lake, Crosby, MNHome: Crosby, MNOccupation: Joel is a real estate agent and the Cuyuna Trail Maintenance Director, Kathy...
View ArticleNight Hiking with Andrew Hoffmann
Author: Jan LasarReady to brave the coldLocation name: Flandrau State Park, New Ulm, MNFrom: Springfield, MNOccupation: Student in the ninth grade, Eagle Scout, and proprietor of Andy's Bike Shop.Seen:...
View ArticleBiking with Rochelle Brodin
Author: Jan LasarWe caught up with Rochelle on the new Browns Creek Trail.Location name: Stillwater Name: Rochelle BrodinFrom: Scandia, MNSeen: Biking the newly opened Brown's Creek State Trail into...
View ArticleA whole new park in Lake Elmo
Greg SeitzThere is a buzz about the skiing at Lake Elmo Park Reserve this winter. Located a short drive east of St. Paul, the park has long been a popular destination, but with recent improvements it...
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