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Wednesday, March 27, 2013

Washington County Wraps Up ‘One of the Best Ski Seasons Ever’

After a strong season, the Lake Elmo Park Reserve ski trails will close for the year on Thursday. Grooming ended earlier this week on the two trails still open in Lake Elmo Park Reserve, and trail lights will be turned off Wednesday.

With a forecast for warm weather, all Washington County Park ski trails will be closed starting Thursday, March 28. Grooming ended earlier this week on the two trails still open in Lake Elmo Park Reserve, and trail lights will be turned off Wednesday. After a slow start, the ski season on the Lake Elmo Park Reserve lighted trails proved very popular this season, as well as use of the Nordic Center, which opened to accommodate skiers this year. “This has been one of the best ski seasons ever,” Washington County Parks Manager Mike Polehna said. “We’ve had a remarkable response from people all over the metro commenting about how great the new Nordic Center and lighted ski trails are.” The money for the Nordic Center and lighted trails is the …

Wednesday, November 21, 2012

DNR: After Thanksgiving Dinner, Take a Hike

Locally there are a number of great hikes, including the Arcola Trail, the Boom Site, Lake Elmo Park Reserve, Pine Point Regional Park, Point Douglas Park and Square Lake. Please add your favorite local hikes in the comment section below.

From trails along through hardwood forests and over prairie knolls to those along the St. Croix River, Minnesota offers abundant hiking opportunities for all ages and abilities. This fall, Minnesota State Parks Director Courtland Nelson encourages families to get outdoors after gorging on Thanksgiving feasts to enjoy a hike along the state’s parks and trails. “There are a number of benefits to hiking this Thanksgiving,” Nelson said. “It’s less expensive and not as crowded as going shopping and you can walk off Thanksgiving dinner alongside friends and family. Plus, now that the leaves have fallen from the trees it’s easier to see wildlife like birds and deer.” Ranked the “Best Trails State” by the American Trails group, Minnesota has 25 …

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