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Parks & Trails Council of

Annual Report 2006 Dear Friends innesotans treasure our parks and trails because they give us Maccess to the state’s most outstanding natural, cultural and scenic resources. They are special places where we recreate, interact with nature and enjoy peaceful solitude. Since 1954, the Parks & Trails Council has protected, enhanced and expanded these great outdoor places for generations upon generations of people to enjoy.

On the pages of this annual report you will find evidence that the Parks & Trails Council continues to excel in fulfilling our mission. You will also find examples of how we have helped make Minnesota’s park and trail systems the envy of the nation. Clearly, we could not do the important work we do without the generous support of our members and donors, and for that we thank each and every one of you who has made contributions to our wonderful organization.

Always determined and forward thinking, the Parks & Trails Council headed into the 2006 legislative session armed with a comprehensive agenda that helped secure nearly $25 million for and trail acquisition, development and rehabilitation. The impact of these investments can be felt in nearly every corner of the state. Grant Merritt Our efforts at the Capitol were successful because of the strong bonds we’ve formed with more than 100 grassroots citizen groups around the state. We continued to cultivate these partnerships in 2006 by hosting events such as our biennial conference, our annual Day on the Hill and the first-ever North Shore Parks and Trails Leadership Summit with workshops designed to both energize and educate parks and trails advocates about the important issues of the day.

Obviously, the Parks & Trails Council continues to serve the public good by acquiring critical land for incorporation into our state’s park and trail systems. And while all of our land deals are important, we are especially proud to have secured the final riverfront link that now connects to the 110-mile . That historic land deal culminated nearly five years of work in which we helped add 3.13 miles of scenic shoreline and 552 acres to Crow Wing State Park.

Parks and trails are part of what makes Minnesota great. With your Dorian Grilley help, we promise we will continue our work to preserve Minnesota’s Great Outdoor legacy by making necessary and smart investments in these special places for current and future generations.

Sincerely,

Grant Merritt, President Dorian Grilley, Executive Director Government and Community Relations

ability to effectively trails supporters, legislators listened to our members provide details of communicate the needs of the state’s park and trail system and its the comprehensive trail package. users Parks and trails advocates mobilized to legislators and government officials has made it the preeminent again in St. Paul later in the 2006 voice for parks and trails throughout Minnesota and at the Capi- session as a part of our annual Parks & Trails Day on the Hill to meet with tol. Always legislators and to advance the cause determined and forward thinking, the Parks & Trails Council heads for making necessary and smart investments in our prized systems of into each legislative session armed with a comprehensive agenda parks and trails, which are so seeking necessary and smart investments in our park and trail essential to our economy, our way of systems. Whether it is the high-profile purchase and preservation life and the health of our citizens. of aesthetic, ecological and cultural places such as Gold Rock Point Citizens working together The Parks & Trails Council’s Action Team is a vital enterprise that arms Legislative success in 2006 individuals and friends groups with In 2006, the Parks & Trails Council worked with park and trail groups from the tools they need to join together throughout Minnesota to convince the Legislature to support a comprehensive to take collective action on behalf of package of park and trail investments that will benefit every corner of the Minnesota’s parks and trails. Action state. The package’s top priorities were to secure bonding appropriations for Team members get the inside scoop state park and trail acquisition, development and rehabilitation and funding on what is happening at the Capitol for an initiative to build 75 new camper cabins in our state parks. By the through monthly newsletters and end of the session, park and trail supporters were jubilant about securing electronic updates and alerts. Mem- $25 million for park and trail projects, including funding for 14 different bers help influence public policy state trail projects. The Legislature showed a great commitment and a by sending letters to the editor and growing understanding of the Parks & Trails Council’s vision of connecting communicating key messages to our state parks and trails to local communities. their legislators. In 2006, Parks & Trails implemented a new e-mail Parks and Trails for Future Generations conference action network that effectively con- nects members with their legislators. Parks and trails supporters from throughout the state descended upon Cragun’s Resort and Hotel on Gull Lake near Brainerd on March 3-4 to attend the Parks & Trails Council of Minnesota’s Parks and Trails for Future Generations conference. In addition to several Day on the Hill participants Bob Nesheim (left) and interactive workshops designed to energize and educate parks Paula Pettit spoke with Sen. Thomas Bakk (DFL-Cook). and trails activists, the conference featured critically acclaimed generations expert and best-selling author David Stillman and nationally renowned healthy living authority Dr. Michael O’Donnell, founder and editor of the American Journal of Health Promotion.

2006 Trails Initiative and Day on the Hill Trail advocates from across the state enjoyed the rare oppor- tunity to present our 2006 State Trails Initiative to both the House and Senate Environment and Natural Resources Finance committees on the same day! In a room filled with

3 Land Acquisition

Parks & Trails Council works to acquire, protect and enhance land Great River Bluffs State Park In February, we sold 40 acres to the that is critical to our state’s park and recreational trail systems so DNR that were acquired in June 2004. Portions of the parcel are that Minnesota’s aesthetic, ecological and cultural character can adjacent to the park’s entrance road be preserved for the public’s enjoyment now and in the future. and contact station. The part near the road will be restored to bluff top Since 1954, we have been instrumental in adding more than prairie. The other part of the parcel 8,700 acres valued at more than $11.75 million to key areas with- is a wooded hillside.

in the state’s vast network of parks and trails. Charles H. Lindbergh State Park Much of 2006 was spent correcting a legal description and removing a Land acquisitions in 2006 Gateway State Trail deed restriction on the 92 acres Three easements for extending the purchased in 2003 in preparation for Gateway State Trail to Marine and We completed appraisals of two sale to the DNR. Known as the Scandia were appraised, and parcels but were unable to negotiate Little Elk Heritage Preserve, this negotiations were progressing on purchase agreements. However, at parcel contains about three-quarters two acquisitions at year end. An year end the landowner had still not of a mile of frontage on the appraisal was also completed for the sold either parcel – leaving Parks & Mississippi and Little Elk rivers and right of way currently used by the Trails in the position to purchase many significant archaeological Minnesota Zephyr Dinner Train. If them at a price that can be supported resources including one on the purchased, this would provide a by a professional appraisal. National Register of Historic Places. connection from the Gateway State Trail near state Highway 96 to the Crow Wing State Park Mille Lacs Kathio State Park right of way through downtown In December, the Parks & Trails In May, the Parks & Trails Council Stillwater recently purchased by the Council acquired the final was notified of a small in-holding for city. Negotiations were ongoing at Mississippi River shoreline link that sale on Shakopee Lake. The property year end. connects Crow Wing State Park to was appraised in June and a deal was the 110-mile Paul Bunyan State closed in July. This parcel was sold to George Crosby-Manitou State Park Trail. The historic 28-acre land deal the state at cost in December. In June, we sold the DNR 420 of culminated nearly five years of work 1,640 acres originally acquired in a in which we helped add 3.13 miles Nerstrand Big Woods State Park 2005 land exchange. The DNR will of Mississippi River shoreline and An appraisal was completed for a purchase an additional 680 acres in 552 acres to Crow Wing State Park. 112-acre parcel, and negotiations the future. This land in the heart of extended throughout the year and on the park includes portions of Forestville/Mystery Cave State Park into 2007. Horseshoe Ridge with spectacular In July, we sold the DNR 40 acres views of . of land we acquired in January 2002. Located at the top of the Canfield Creek watershed, this key parcel will expand the park’s trail system. The Parks & Trails Council also sold 21 Executive Director Dorian acres near Mystery Cave to the Grilley conducted a DNR in February. As part of that television news interview transaction we donated $33,000 in at Crow Wing State Park value to the state. The parcel after securing the final link straddles the Root River and will connecting the park to provide a link to the Harmony- the 110-mile Paul Bunyan Preston Valley State Trail. State Trail.

4 From the Land Acquisition Committee Chair Land Holdings 2006 In 2006, the Parks & Trails Council’s revolving Samuel H. Park/Trail Cost/Value Acres Notes Morgan Land Acquisition Fund Crosby-Manitou State Park $302,710 680 Land exchange with Lake County. received the second half of a Sold 480 acres to the DNR in 2006 $1 million gift from the WM Crow Wing State Park $344,000 28 Completes Paul Bunyan Trail from Foundation. Land acquisition Brainerd to Crow Wing State Park efforts also benefited from generous Crow Wing State Park $412,000 59.99 Sold to DNR in 2006 financial support from the Butler Cuyuna Lakes State Trail $ 19,300 9.25 Trail easements (1.8 miles) Family Foundation and many other Forestville State Park $ 81,100 20 Sold to the DNR in 2006 members who contributed a total of about $150,000. Forestville State Park $100,400 40 Sold to the DNR in 2006 Gateway State Trail $ 11,000 1.4 Donated for Gateway State Trail Our tradition of generous pro-bono extension legal support also continued in Great River Bluffs State Park $357,100 40 Sold to the DNR in 2006 2006. Many thanks are due to Tim Grey Cloud Island $ 5,400 10 Long-term holding Eschweiler and Ken Rowe of the Charles Lindbergh State Park $265,500 96 Holding until title changes are firm of Oppenheimer, Wolff & completed Donnelly; Steve Hettig of the firm Mille Lacs Kathio State Park $220,000 1 Sold to the DNR in 2006 Kraft, Walser, Hettig and Honsey; $ 28,000 40 Long-term holding of Devil’s Track Alan Thiel of the firm Thiel, Campbell, Gunderson & Anderson; $ 12,900 40 Land exchange with Lake County Jeff Benson of the firm Fredrikson Tettegouche State Park $ 5,000 18.5 Right of first refusal & Byron; and Bill Buell, Kathy Tettegouche State Park $600,000 7.25 To be sold to the DNR in 2007 Connelly and Alan Tschida. $970,000 215 To be sold to the DNR in 2007

In 2006, the Legislature $2,917,700 Total at start of 2006 appropriated $3 million in the bonding bill for state park land $ 564,000 Total added in 2006 acquisition. The governor’s request $1,320,500 Total sold to the DNR was $2 million, so our advocacy $2,161,200 1,145 Total holdings at end of 2006 efforts paid off. Unfortunately, this was far short of the $7 million the Parks & Trails Council requested. Value of land acquired 1969-2006 During the year, land purchases (Total of $20,747,000 adjusted for inflation) totaled $565,287 and sales totaled 2000s $1.36 million. At year end, Parks $6.386 million 1969 & Trails owned 10 parcels pending $4.384 million eventual transfer to the DNR and had active projects involving 19 other parcels. Special thanks are due to our committee members, other volunteer project managers and staff who made the 2006 1970s $3.243 million program possible. See Page 4 for a 1990s summary of our land projects for $5.398 million 1980s 2006. $886,000

5 Membership and Development

MORE THAN 8 MILLION PEOPLE visit Minnesota state parks annu- ally. Millions more visit regional parks and bicycle, hike or in-line skate on our trails. These users are able to enjoy these magnificent facilities, in part, because of the dedication and support of Parks & Trails Council members. Members are the foundation that allows the Parks & Trails Council to continue to advocate for these special places, to acquire important land and to build these facili- Leadership-level ties into the fabric of our communities. Parks & Trails Council members give time, money and testimony to support the value of giving inspires others Motivated by their desire to protect providing special places – our beloved parks and trails – for the state’s trails and parkland, people to use and enjoy today and tomorrow. members of the Magney Circle give the Parks & Trails Council an Planned gifts protect parks Membership continues to unrestricted annual donation of $500 or more. This type of support and trails for next generation grow statewide allows us to direct resources where “In the woods is perpetual youth,” The word is spreading! Thanks to they are most needed. In 2006, 18 wrote Ralph Waldo Emerson. Many members like you, more people are new members were inspired to make of our members would agree that a hearing about the work of the Parks the leadership-level gift, bringing visit to one of our state’s magnificent & Trails Council across the state. the total membership in the Magney parks or trails keeps them young. With their new support and your Circle to 63! The Magney Circle is But the most important restor- renewed support, total membership named for a lifelong crusader for ative is found in leaving a legacy of now stands at more than 3,300 state parks and the founder of our protected natural space for the next people. As always, credit belongs to organization, Judge Clarence R. generation of Minnesotans to enjoy. our dedicated volunteers, who give Magney. If you would like to join their time at events, talking with this special group of supporters, call The Parks & Trails Council began a visitors about the efforts of the the Parks & Trails Council at planned giving campaign in 2006, Parks & Trails Council! (651) 726-2457. encouraging supporters to consider how they can make strategic gifts with a lasting impact. By including the Parks & Trails Council in their estate plans, our members are acting for the benefit of tomorrow’s advocates. Magney Circle members are Planned giving options exist for invited to every individual, often with substan- special events tial tax benefits. To leave your own like this boat legacy gift, call (651) 726-2457. tour of and the St. Croix River on May 12, 2006.

6 Community Partners

has long valued the creative ideas and energy that individual members and local groups bring to park and trail efforts. A statewide organization, the Parks & Trails Council serves as a hub for all of this energy. We are the coordinator that links individual efforts together and the conduit that brings knowledge gained on a project in one region to a developing idea in another one. The Parks & Trails Council attends local planning meetings in Generations expert and best-selling author David Stillman entertained communities throughout the state and hosts training workshops, and informed the crowd at the Parks a biennial conference and a Labor Day bike adventure. In 2006, and Trails for Future Generations conference held at Cragun’s Resort in we continued to strengthen this vital network we call the Brainerd on March 3-4, 2006.

North Shore Biking Minnesota with Parks & Trails Leadership Summit For the second consecutive year, the of Mankato’s Trail Parks & Trails Council hosted the could have on the region. The three- Called together by the Parks & Trails Bike Minnesota with Parks & Trails day, 140-mile ride was highlighted Council in January, 70 leaders from event over the Labor Day weekend. by several informative and thought- 26 organizations representing a Based out of provoking presentations made along diverse cross section of North Shore near Mankato, the 2006 tour show- the way at such places as Rapidan interests gathered at Lutsen Resort cased the Minnesota River Valley Regional Park, the Minnemishinona & Sea Villas to identify issues of and some of its natural, cultural and Falls, the Treaty Site History consensus and looming challenges to scenic treasures. Led by Minnesota Center, Kasota Prairie, the August North Shore parks and trails. Court of Appeals Judge and Parks Schell Brewery, Hermann Monu- Energized by the networking that & Trails Council Board Member ment and Mankato’s Sibley Park. took place during the two-day David Minge, the adventure drew Thanks once again to Judge Minge meeting, participants committed to attention to some of the possible for sharing his deep understanding, building a stronger, more unified benefits that additional development passion and knowledge of the region. coalition and voice for parks along the North Shore and the Gitchi Bike Minnesota with Parks & Trails event participants learned about the history, Gami and Superior Hiking Trails. the landscapes and the communities of the Minnesota River Valley during a The coalition followed up with three-day Labor Day weekend adventure led by Minnesota Court of Appeals letters to the editor in support of Judge David Minge. The group is shown here at Reconciliation Park in Mankato. 2006 bonding initiatives and participated in Parks & Trails Day on the Hill and hearings at the Capitol in St. Paul. The coalition continued to work together in support of the Parks & Trails Council’s 2007 legislative agenda focusing on operating and maintaining Minnesota’s state parks and trails.

7 Statement of Financial Position General Operating Fund Income 2006 Expenses 2006 Total Income = $552,326 Total Expenses = $523,913

Other Income Membership Services 8% Administrative* Endowment 19% 27% 12% Foundations 32% Government & Community Relations 27%

Individuals 33% Events Corporations/Organizations Events/Meetings 3% Land Acquisition Development** Office* 6% 4% Workplace Giving 6% 14% 6% 5% *100% of actual costs prior to allocation to program areas. **Includes both land and general operations fundraising expenses

Samuel H. Morgan Land Acquisition Fund Income 2006 Expenses 2006 Total Income = $423,044 Total Expenses = $190,454

Gain on Individuals Appraisals 22% Sold Property Donated Value 10% 37% 32% Property Tax 11%

Foundations 14%

Interest on Various Loans Miscellaneous 2% In-kind Donations 17% Land Administration Fee Investments 1% 11% 17% 26%

Fund Balances 2006 2005 % Change General Fund $303,562 $168,680 80% Samuel H. Morgan Land Acquisition Fund $4,804,958 $4,315,940 12% Reuel Harmon Endowment Fund $1,877,387 $1,789,240 5% TOTAL $7,021,907 $6,273,860 12%

Functional Expenses in 2006 (combined land and operating funds) Program Expenses $543,507 76% Administrative Expenses $124,015 17% Development Expenses $46,845 7% TOTAL $714,367 100%

To obtain a more complete 2006 Financial Report, please contact the Parks & Trails Council office at (651) 726-2457 or (800) 944-0707 (outstate) or by e-mail at [email protected]. Note – this is not an officially audited report. 8 With Special Thanks THE PARKS & TRAILS COUNCIL OF MINNESOTA is supported solely by private donations and is grateful to all the individuals, community organizations, corporations and foundations that provided financial support in 2006. Donor generosity over the years has enabled the Parks & Trails Council to acquire and protect more than 8,700 acres in our parks and trails system. We would like to thank the following donors who have made gifts of $100 or more in 2006. We have tried our best to be accurate. If we have erred, we are sorry. Please contact our office so we can correct our mistake.

Magney Circle Dave and Linda Simpkins $500-$999 Carol Backstrom and Scott Chambers ($500+ to General Operating Fund) Henry N. Somsen Anonymous Gordon and Josephine Bailey Anonymous Tom and Christine Stoa Joe and Cathy Amato Carol Ball Joe and Cathy Amato Mark and Joan Strobel Bruce Blackburn Shari Ballard Bruce Blackburn Rupert and Jeanne Strobel Conley and Marney Brooks Matt Bass Conley and Marney Brooks Jane and Ed Wachutka Mr. and Mrs. William R. Buell Allan and Jean Beckel Mr. and Mrs. William R. Buell Fred and Eleanor Winston Peter K. Butler Stephen Befort Peter K. Butler Tom and Diane Witzig Lockwood and Darlene Carlson Bruce and Carol Benson Gary R. Carlson Suzanne Woodrich and Dave Kathleen A. Connelly and Carolyn J. Nathan D. Bergeland Lockwood and Darlene Carlson Knoblauch Sampson Eric Bergerson and Laura Thorpe David Chizek Elaine B. Yost David and Kitty Crosby John and Elaine Bergquist Kathleen A. Connelly and Carolyn J. Phil and Anne Zink Mrs. Thomas M. Crosby Ruth and Michael Bettendorf Sampson Don and Peg Davison Roger Betz Mike and Julia Costello Parks & Trails Donors Robert O. Erickson Larry and Judy Biederman David and Kitty Crosby (Note: Amounts include all gifts to both Kathleen A. Ford Margaret L. Birse Mrs. Thomas M. Crosby land and general funds) Dorian and Margie Grilley Bill and Beth Blank Don and Peg Davison Rodney and Diana Hanson Ms. Thelma Boeder David Dixen $5,000+ Louis and Mary Hauser Fred Bogott Thomas Dwight Gary R. Carlson Kerry and Shirley Koestler Regina Bonsignore and Richard Robert O. Erickson Elizabeth Marshall Harry Lienke Garber Tim and Noreen Farrell Walt McCarthy and Clara Ueland Mr. and Mrs. Richard D. McFarland George R. Bourdon Ms. Connie J. Foote Michael and Lyne Prichard Tim and Mary Miley Karen and Ron Bowen Kathleen A. Ford Peter and Linda Seed Karen and David Minge David Braslau Brand and Vycki Frentz Henry N. Somsen Charles Mitchell Donald and Gudrun Brauer Dorian and Margie Grilley Fred and Eleanor Winston Lois E. Mizuno Richard Brennan Rodney and Diana Hanson Nan Upin Murphy Ginny Brierley Donald L. Janes $1,000-$4,999 Richard and Joan Newmark John and Mary Brink Bob Nesheim and Marlys Johnson David J. Brown Katherine D. Nielsen Charlotte Brooker and Gene Martin and Esther Kellogg David Chizek Jim Nystrom Mammenga John Kisch Mike and Julia Costello Thomond R. O’Brien David E. Bros Kerry and Shirley Koestler David Dixen Kandace Olsen Paul H. Brown Harry Lienke Thomas Dwight Kem Pomeroy Linda Bruemmer Irja E. Lindgren Tim and Noreen Farrell Judith Reisman and Jane Levin Dr. and Mrs. C. E. Buchwald James and Sydney Massee Family Ms. Connie J. Foote M. Denise and Patrick Shaughnessey Sherry Burgdorf Walt McCarthy and Clara Ueland Brand and Vycki Frentz Charles and Judith Shepard Edward Burke Mr. and Mrs. Richard D. McFarland Peter and Mary Gove Charles Silverson and Elaine Elnes Ronald Burley Tim and Mary Miley Rudi Hargesheimer and Judy Stern Dave and Linda Simpkins David and Arlyce Bussman Karen and David Minge M. Edward Holtz Tom and Christine Stoa Rod Cameron Charles Mitchell Donald L. Janes Jane and Ed Wachutka Dan Carberry Lois E. Mizuno Bob Nesheim and Marlys Johnson Tom and Diane Witzig George L. Carlson Jonathan and Martha Morgan Martin and Esther Kellogg Suzanne Woodrich and Dave William Carlson Bill Morrissey John Kisch Knoblauch Jack and Elizabeth Cedarleaf Nan Upin Murphy Irja E. Lindgren Elaine B. Yost Cermak Rhoades Architects Richard and Joan Newmark James and Sydney Massee Family Frank and Kathie Cerra Katherine D. Nielsen Jonathan and Martha Morgan $100-$499 Laurie A. Chasteen and Gary Douglas Jim Nystrom Bill Morrissey John Abbott Laurent Thomond R. O’Brien Gary Alan Nelson Dale Aden Brad Christensen Kandace Olsen Steven and Margot Roberts John Adolphson Augustus and Sharon Clapp Kem Pomeroy Mark and Joan Strobel Alfred and Dorothee Aeppli Close Landscape Architecture Michael and Lyne Prichard Rupert and Jeanne Strobel Linda Albert Sherry K. Coatney Judith Reisman and Jane Levin Alan and Jean Thiel Don Anderson Bill and Melinda Coleman Steven and Margot Roberts Thomas E. Warth Don F. Anderson Judy Collopy Peter and Linda Seed Phil and Anne Zink Renner and Martha Anderson Ann and Dodd Cosgrove M. Denise and Patrick Shaughnessey Scott Armitage John and Sage Cowles Charles and Judith Shepard Tom Arneson Thomas and Ellie Crosby Charles Silverson and Elaine Elnes Peter Bachman Charles Curry 9 $100-$499 (continued) Thomas Hiendlmayr and Jan Ormasa Eunice E. Luedtke Sally and Tom Patterson John P. Curry Marcia E. Hillestad Robert Luken Jay, Sue and Marisa Paulson Jan Damschen Paul and Mary Hoff Rolf and Lisa Lund Charles Peck Marianne D’Angelo Susan and George Hoff Gary Lyall John and Linda Peck Cynthia S. Davey Bill and Linda Holley Kathryn Anne Mack Dale and Jeri Peterson Ward Denaway Randall Holmes Jean Magney Dave and Jane Piepgras Stephen Dickhaus Jeffrey C. Holton Archie Magnuson Barbara Poblete Bernice Dickson Suzanne Holtz Toni R. Magnuson Mark Poland Ms. Olivia Dodge Richard F. Holy Dusty Mairs Richard and Meredith Poppele Tony and Gerlinde Doom Theresa Horan John and Bonnie Manthey Julianne and Stephen Prager Jerry Downs Jean Horn Robert and Julie Manuel Peggy and Diethelm Prowe Carl and Charlotte Drake Charles and Anita Howard Tom Marcouiller and Bobbi Voss Anne and Brian Purrington Robert and Bette Dunn Jim Howitt and Ann Lewandowski Jennifer Martin Richard Ramsay Sen. Dave Durenberger Richard Hruby, DO Phil and Stephanie Martineau Michael Reed James H. and Mary Eddy Michael R. 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Troxel Minnesota Trail Riders Association Golden’s Deli www.bluecrossmn.com Alan and Shari Tschida Mississippi River Trail, Inc. Rudi Hargesheimer and Judy Stern Jeff Valento Minnesota Wilderness Trails Alliance Midwest Mountaineering, Inc. Gen. John W. Vessey Improvement Minnesota Cyclist Ray and Lynette Vlasak Association Minnesota Trails magazine • Cove Point Lodge Alice and Fred Wall Association Gary Alan Nelson www.covepointlodge.com Daphne Walmer and David Herreid Northstar Trail Travelers Sauk Centre Herald Bill and Judy Walter Pheasants Forever Alan and Jean Thiel P.O. Box 504, Highway 61 Doug and Peg Wangensteen Pine to Prairie Birding Trail Beaver Bay, MN 55601 Thomas M. Wappes Pipestone Convention & Visitors Tributes and memorials Phone: (218) 226-3221 Kevin and Gretchen Warnke Bureau In honor of: Ariana M. Brown • Erik’s Bike Shop Weber Electric Prairie Visions Jennifer Martin 11 Minnesota locations Robert and Mary Weber River Country Bike Trail Group In honor of: Howard Olson’s birthday Leon and Melinda Webster Rocori Trail Committee Walter and Geneva Johnson William K. Wenger Ruffed Grouse In honor of: Julia Cuchna and Carl June Wheeler and Peter Herzog Southeastern Minnesota Association Rundberg’s wedding Robert Wiens of Regional Trails (SMART) Peggy and Diethelm Prowe - Bloomington - Burnsville Shirley Wilde Improvement In honor of: Kris and John Kaplan’s - Coon Rapids - Dinkytown Frank and Frances Wilkinson Association wedding anniversary - Eden Prairie - Maple Grove Suzann Willhite and Kristin Sugarloaf: The North Shore Walter and Geneva Johnson - Oakdale - Rochester Siegesmund Stewardship Association In memory of: “Jackpine” Bob Cary - Roseville - St. Louis Park Kenneth R. Williamson Superior Hiking Trail Association Nancy and Dick Gongoll - Vadnais Heights Robin Wolpert Twin Cities Bicycling Club In memory of: Donald Sorum Phone: (612) 869-BIKE Teresa Workman John and Sheila Gibbs www.eriksbikeshop.com Donald Yenish Foundation Support (including In memory of: Dr. Robert Williamson • Golden’s Deli Nick and Yonok Zeller matching gifts) Bill and Melinda Coleman 275 E. 4th St. Clive and Janet Zent 3M Foundation In memory of: Edward Holtz St. Paul, MN 55101 Patrick Zueli ADC Foundation Suzanne Holtz Phone: (651) 224-8888 American Express Gift Matching Mary Jansma • Great River Energy Community Partners Program Carole and William Schoetz www.greatriverenergy.com Amish Hills Trail Ameriprise Financial Gift Matching Nan Sias P.O. Box 800 Anoka Area Gardeners Program Pamela Lindquist Elk River, MN 55330 Bemidji Cross County Ski Club Assurant Health Foundation Shari L. Ober Phone: (763) 241-2293 Cannon Valley Trail Casey A.T. O’Neil Foundation and many others Fax: (763) 241-6093 Cedar Lake Park Association Community Solutions Fund In memory of: Elizabeth Marshall Lutsen Resort & Sea Villas Encampment Forest Association Donald & Marie Roberts Family Ginny Brierley P.O. Box 9 Fergus Falls Area Trails Foundation Debra D. Busby Lutsen, MN 55612 State Park Association Edward M. Lincoln Morley Marshall John Phone: (800) 258-8736 Friends of Elmer L. & Eleanor J. Andersen Charles and Susan Richardson Fax: (218) 663-7212 Friends of Casey Jones Trail Foundation In memory of: Frank Wallner • Midwest Mountaineering Friends of Elm Creek Fannie Mae Foundation Linda Bruemmer 309 Cedar Ave. S. Friends of H.E. & Helen R. Warren Foundation In memory of: Jep Knox , MN 55454 Friends of Honeywell Nancy and Bob Greenebaum Phone: (612) 392-2475 Friends of IBM International Foundation In memory of: John Wilde Fax: (612) 339-7249 Friends of Jackson County Trails Initiative Foundation Gary and Susan Zook • Minnesota Trails Friends of State Park Lowry Hill In memory of: Kent Dickerman Friends of Marbrook Foundation Georgia Lindeke Friends of McKnight Foundation Dusty Mairs Monsanto Matching Gift Program Friends of In memory of: Laurie Janikowski 522 Sinclair Lewis Ave. Patrick & Aimee Butler Family Friends of the Minnesota Valley Marion Janikowski Sauk Centre, MN 56378 Foundation Friends of In memory of: Melanie Dietrich www.mntrails.com Pfizer Foundation Friends of William O’Brien State Park Central Minnesota Volkssport • Quality Bicycle Products Association Prudential Foundation Matching Gifts Minnesota Volkssport Association Gateway Trail Association Tennant Foundation Northstar Trail Travelers Advisory The Scrooby Foundation Riverbend Striders Committee The Southways Foundation Twin Cities Volkssport 6400 105th St. W. Goodhue Pioneer Trail Association Thrivent Financial for Lutherans In memory of: Norma Townswick Bloomington, MN 55438 Isanti County Environmental Coalition United Way - Greater Twin Cities Sherry Burgdorf Phone: (952) 941-9391 Isanti County Sportsman’s Club US Bancorp Foundation Fax: (952) 941-9799 Isanti County Active Living WM Foundation Web site: www.qbp.com Association Xcel Energy Foundation

11 Non-Profit Org Board of Directors US Postage Executive Committee PAID Grant Merritt, President St. Paul, MN Barbara Burgum, Vice President Permit #4936 Marcia Hillestad, Vice President Tim Farrell, Treasurer David Dixen, Secretary Parks & Trails Council of MN Karen Bowen, Director at large 275 E. 4th St., Suite #642 Thomas T. Dwight, Director at large St. Paul, MN 55101-1651 Ann Johnson, Director at large John Leinen, Jr., Director at large Howard Olson, Director at large Jeff Olson, Director at large Michael Prichard, Director at large Eleanor Winston, Director at large Directors Carol Backstrom Bruce Blackburn Donald Brauer Gary Carlson Kathleen Connelly Elaine Elnes Robert O. Erickson Peter Gove Rudi Hargesheimer Hubert H. “Skip” Humphrey, III John Lindstrom James Massee David Minge Charles Mitchell Jonathan Morgan Nan Upin Murphy Erik Nelson Robert Nelson Robert Nesheim Kandace Olsen William Opsahl Peggy Prowe Karen Seal Grafe Alan Thiel Thomas Warth Robin Wolpert Sue Woodrich Honorary Directors Photo by Rudi Hargesheimer Rollis Bishop Sen. Martin Kellogg Parks & Trails Council of Minnesota Mrs. Thomas C. (Betty) Savage 275 E. 4th Street, Suite #642 Peter Seed St. Paul, MN 55101 Henry N. Somsen Phone: (651) 726-2457 or (800) 944-0707 Staff Fax: (651) 726-2458 Dorian Grilley, Executive Director E-mail: [email protected] Judy Erickson, Government Relations Director Brett Feldman, Communications Director www.parksandtrails.org Beth Hynes, Database Administrator Joe Jeruzal, Administrative Assistant Erin McGonagle, Development Director Published by the Parks & Trails Council of Minnesota, March 2006 Peter Morgan, Membership Assistant Cover photos by Gary Alan Nelson Editing and design by Brett Feldman