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Happy New Year. OK, I'm a little late, but I've had a cold, big bad germy one. I'm on the mend now, and did you notice how Cold it's been? And that cruddy rain we had last week, it's not been pretty. Let me tell you, though, we have our ski groomers out today, grooming the little bit of snow we have left. They're doing a great job making something out of nothing. If you haven't been out skiing because of the snow melting, you may want to try this week! We're grooming Quarry, today,(1/26/10), and Kraemer Lake/ Wildwood tomorrow Weds, 1/27/10. Remember, the parks are open year 'round and we will be grooming as long as there's good snow!! The lights at Quarry Park will remain on until they stop grooming. So, bundle up and have a nice ski in one of our parks! You'll warm up fast, it's great exercise! PS I heard it's warming up next week, and we might...

Well, it's officially Winter now, so the snow is coming! At least that's what I hear. We are hunkering (sp)? down here, ready for at least a foot of lovely beautiful snow just in time for Christmas! Isn't it wonderful? You are so lucky to live here where we have some of the best groomers in the state! The guys will be out on Saturday grooming all the trails and plowing the lots for your Cross Country skiing enjoyment. That's December 26. What troopers!! We have already groomed once, with the paltry teeny bit of snow we had. They pulled it off the sides of the trails, and made nice tracks out of a couple inches of lowly snow. The parks are in pretty good shape for skiing, and I know some skiers around here, I'm betting they will be out in the snow storm!! The parks we offer skiing at are: Quarry, (lights are on til 11PM) Warner, Mississippi, and Wildwood/Kraemer Lake. We also have snowmobiling on the trails...

Ski Patrol Invitation!

Chilly weather, but gorgeous trees!

I think it's warmer now than in July!

"Take a Day Off" is coming!

Mark your calendar for the Caramel Roll Ride coming up in June!

Talk about Green! Wow, we have green here at Quarry Park! It's a glorious sunny here at Quarry Park. I'm thinking about the first summer holiday coming up... and the rising gas prices. I guess we'll stay home this year. But alas, all is not lost! We will go to Quarry Park for a walk, swim? or to fish; or to the Lake Wobegon Trail for a nice bike ride on a paved trail. It's so cool to see all the small towns along the trail. There's some great trail art too! We're so fortunate to have these beautiful resources at our fingertips! I like to hop on the trail in St. Joe and see just how far I can go. I haven't made it to Fergus Falls yet, but I could IF I could! Yes, it's paved all the way, where it joins the Central Lakes Trail. If it's a picnic you desire, check out Warner Lake Park and Mississippi Park....

It's April now, most of the snow is gone, except those few pesky piles leftover from the huge piles we had in the winter.  Man, isn't it good to see pavement and grass again? 

My tulips are poking through the pile of leaves that were protecting them all winter, the birds are chirping.  Ah, spring is here.  I'm optimistic we won't see any more snow until December.  Let's all hope so!  I want to invite you to walk, hike, bike, roller blade, even skate board if that's your thing, in one of our parks. 

It's so awesome to watch the trees bloom, and see the baby wildlife in the spring!  I have a cute picture of a set of baby twin fawns here, I'll show you.  They were right out in the yard at Quarry Park. Wouldn't it be nice to take a stroll in the park after eating all that Easter candy?  Or stuffing yourself with Easter dinner?  Who knows, you might even see the Easter bunny!  Or you can stroll for a quick wake-me-up after church!  Just kidding, Pastor!!  It's a great time to enjoy the Parks,...

Well, just when you think Spring is about to, er, spring, you are pelted back to reality! You must admit it's pretty, the snow that is. Just to make you feel better we are giving you a FREE-BEE this week. If you like to ski, now is the time to check out one of our parks. They were all four freshly groomed today, March 11. The only one we charge a parking fee for is Quarry Park, and you can ski for FREE right now, until Sunday March 15! Isn't that great? If you like, you can also ski at Warner Lake Park, Mississippi River County Park, or Kraemer Lake Park. At Kraemer, you would need a Grant-in-Aid ski pass. Otherwise, they're all FREE! It's our little gift to you like the snow was yesterday! :)

Keep smiling, April is coming... and we do live in Minnesota. Enjoy the skiing while you can.