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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...
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Trails 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...
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Trails 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...
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Met 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...
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Meet 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...
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Meet 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...
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Biking 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...
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Camping 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...
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Carry 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...
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Fishing 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...
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Bouldering 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...
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Skiing 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...
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Snowshoeing 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...
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Night 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:...
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Biking 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...
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Summer Solitude Along the St. Croix
Greg SeitzIt was hot and sunny and still and quiet at Afton State Park last Sunday. People wandered the park alone or in small groups, largely along the St. Croix River. There were runners and anglers...
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