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®' <br /> •u <br /> e <br /> II , <br /> +� t c <br /> I I fi t `__- ee. mow. - _ .� I �---1 _ Di',t , = �.� ' <br /> _ I T <br /> ir <br /> gt <br /> -1, -J , <br /> ' a�r+ 1� <br /> sp <br /> * 4 <br /> q t . <br /> Courtesy of patdbunyantruilcom. <br /> Grant-In-Aid trails are another popular recreational use in the Central Lakes' <br /> Region. The Department of Natural Resources(DNR)was delegated <br /> responsibility by the Minnesota Legislature to administer a cost <br /> for the development and maintenance cost-sharing program <br /> P tenance of public recreational:motor vehicle <br /> (RMV)trails and areas. The goal of this program was the creation and <br /> maintenance of local trails,at the initiative of local trail organizations and local <br /> units of government. The state's intent was to offer financial assistance so that <br /> locally controlled trails could exist where none had before. <br /> These trails provide opportunities for recreational clubs to use designated trails <br /> for their members. The Designated grant-In-Aid Snowmobile Trail travels <br /> through Pequot Lakes parallel to the Paul Bunyan Trail,and it is in use mainly <br /> December through March. Similar trails open primarily during the winter <br /> months have difficulty keeping summer ATV users from illegally <br /> The City can benefit from these trails by taking ownership of them where <br /> the trail. <br /> appropriate during the warm part of the year for use by mountain bikers. Many <br /> cyclists on the Paul Bunyan Trail may enjoy the opportunity to veer off the path <br /> onto more challenging terrain. City ownership and maintenance would also help <br /> keep ATV users from tearing up public and private property. <br /> Private recreation facilities in Pequot Lakes provide an opportunity <br /> all income levels to appreciate outdoor activities. Tall T ers Eer Lo people at <br /> 3 <br />