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ATV users from illegally using the trail, .
<br /> which causes significant damage. The
<br /> City could benefit from these trails by
<br /> exploring other uses for the trails during
<br /> �y the summer months.Two options include
<br /> expanding equestrian trails where
<br /> appropriate,and creating mountain biking
<br /> trails.Mountain biking is a low impact and _ , '
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<br /> extremely popular sport.Many cyclists on
<br /> the Paul Bunyan Trail may enjoy the .
<br /> t opportunity to veer off the path onto more _ , - -
<br /> .� challenging terrain. Just a few simple
<br /> mountain biking courses could establish f '
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<br /> Pequot Lakes as a destination for { t t ,' ,
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<br /> mountain bikers.City ownership and E .'' 4 t . + � � #; -
<br /> maintenance would also help deterATV , r
<br /> users from tearing up public and private ; T> x
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<br /> The Paul Bunyan Scenic Byway,which ' _,
<br /> 143 S
<br /> runs along County Highways 11 and 16 in . -
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<br /> Pequot Lakes,is another important `_��` "' ���` �� ` � �
<br /> k recreational asset. In addition to ,...e"
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<br /> .%t"'ci providing a"forested gateway"to the - , ;� .z• �:�
<br /> City,the byway preserves the scenic value �' < t
<br /> of the area for drivers to enjoy,draws 'ti p A d i, "'' � : # ,-
<br /> tourists to the City,and provides additional ,� ,r.°�� ' ' ,,� ' ` ,,,i
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<br /> twalking and biking surfaces. ,> l Y r' i of t ' ' ;, x
<br /> Public Natural Areas and 'i.A �4 `}
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<br /> Playgrounds ..� �° °4 1 1 i Iii t.
<br /> viai„. .,.4....'... ,r .lit A - itb + ,
<br /> Many large pieces of forested land, 1 7e., -," ` T -" -
<br /> wetlands and open space in Pequot Lakes -�
<br /> are publicly owned. City,state,and
<br /> county public land owners and their
<br /> bureaucracies create challenges in
<br /> managing the use of land for recreation
<br /> purposes. Nevertheless,coordination is , ''
<br /> , _ necessary in order to provide the most - ..
<br /> benefits to the community.Public land is A i 1 . , -
<br /> :. an important resource for hunting '' 'c' i. A, _
<br /> activities.The Pequot Lakes School a ;
<br /> District provides athletic fields to be used ,. ` ,r z � .�,1,, �w k , " „. _.; _,
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<br /> interests can be an obstaclefacilities. The � i -,, d, : .�- a�: �•
<br /> City operates the fire tower and one city �„, 'fir , f 7%" , ,ter
<br /> t, . park,located up from Sibley Lake on 4- ''', - `°.xKa "` , - ''
<br /> Residents enjoy a wide variety of outdoor recreation including
<br /> Pequot Boulevard. Apart from any school walking trails,ATV trails,playgrounds,and natural areas.
<br /> 6 2 -owned recreation sites,the city park is the Some activities,such as ATVs, have the potential to nega-
<br /> only outdoor gathering place for families tively impact the environment when not properly planned.
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