Reminder: GMPT membership meeting this Wednesday!
Greater Minnesota Parks and Trails' summer membership meeting is this Wednesday, July 15 at 9:30 a.m. via Zoom. Because the…
Watch out for blue green algae in your lakes
It’s July and everyone is thinking that swimming in a lake may be a great way to escape the heat,…
Special session, lost opportunities
On June 12, the Minnesota Legislature gaveled in for a special session that lasted one week. The session was required…
COVID-19 update: Opening the gates
On Friday, Gov. Walz announced the move to Phase 3 of reopening our great state. This is good news to…
Park Highlight: Big Falls Campground and Horse Camp
Information provided by Joan Nelson, Big Falls City Clerk/Treasurer. Big Falls Campground and Horse Camp is a 28-acre site along…
ACTION ALERT! Urge legislators to support bonding for local parks & trails grants!
The COVID-19 pandemic has made it clear that local parks and trails are essential for our health and well-being. The…
Campgrounds allowed to open June 1 & other COVID-19 updates
There were a few guidelines that came out of the Governor’s press conference on Wednesday that will make an impact…
Legislative session ends with work left undone
The Minnesota Constitution requires that the Legislature adjourn by the third Monday in May. Unfortunately, there’s no constitutional requirement that…
Shares ideas with fellow parks & rec professionals at our next GMPT forum
We had a great response to last week’s GMPT forums with a combined 23 people networking and sharing information. There…
Share your ideas and concerns with other parks & trails professionals at GMPT forums!
On Thursday, Governor Walz announced an extension of the stay-at home orders (EO 20-48). The extension asks Minnesotans to stay…