Itasca State Park adds skijoring to its menu of winter activities

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Itasca State Park adds skijoring to its menu of winter activities
(Released February 10, 2011)


To its already wide variety of winter recreation opportunities, Itasca State Park in Park Rapids recently added 11.2 kilometers (seven miles) of packed skijoring trails for cross-country skiers who enjoy being pulled across the snow by their dogs.

The following trails are designated for skijoring:

Wilderness Drive North (from Lake Ozawindib/Wilderness Drive Junction to Two Spot Trail Junction), 2.75 miles; 4.4 km.
Two Spot Trail, 2.25 miles; 3.6 km.
Wilderness Drive West (from Two Spot Trail corner to Nicollet Trail Junction), 2 miles; 3.2 km).
A vehicle permit is required for each vehicle entering the park. Vehicle permits can be purchased at the park at a cost of $5 for the day or $25 for a permit that provides unlimited access to all 74 Minnesota state parks and recreation areas for 12 months.

For more information, call the DNR Information Center at 651-296-6157 or toll-free 888-646-6367 between 8 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. Monday through Friday.