ROOT RIVER TRAIL
SKI CONDITIONS REPORT
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Lanesboro, Minn.
March 12, 2008
The ski season is done and work has begun to prepare the trails for summer use.
Thomas Wanous
Minnesota DNR
Trails & Waterways Technician
Lanesboro, MN 55949
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SKI PASS
All cross-country skiers on public ski trails who are aged 16 and above must have a Minnesota Ski Pass. You must sign and carry your ski pass and carry it with you when skiing. Your ski pass helps support Minnesota's cross-country ski trail system.
Ski Pass Rates:
Daily Ski Pass: $5
One-season Ski Pass: $15
Three-season Ski Pass: $40
Ski Passes available at:
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SKI AND SNOWSHOE RENTAL
Ski rental costs are $10 for the first 2 hours, $2 for each additional hour. Includes, skis, boots & poles.
Call to reserve equipment at:
Cedar Valley Resort
905 Bench St.
Whalan, MN 55949
507-467-9000
ICE SKATE ON LANESBORO'S BASS POND
The pond at the base of Hwy 8 is cleared and groomed for ice skating when winter conditions are favorable.
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ROOT RIVER SNOWMOBILING
Snowmobiles with studs:
- No parallel trail available except for a very short segment between Lanesboro and Whalan.
Non-studded snowmobiles:
- Because the Root River Trail is predominately a non-motorized trail, snowmobiles are not allowed on the paved surface of the trail.
Click here for DNR Snowmobile Map
To order free copies of snowmobile regulations or statewide maps of snowmobile trails, e-mail the DNR Information Center at info@dnr.state.mn.us or call at (651) 296-6157 or (888) MINNDNR; TTY: (651) 296-5484 or (800) 657-3929.
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Christmas Holiday Lights... Tour the streets of Lanesboro this Christmas season. Cuddle under the warmth of a blanket as you listen to bells jingling. Capture the beauty of the Christmas holiday lights and all the displays in the businesses downtown Lanesboro.
1st weekend after Thanksgiving through Dec. 23: Hours: 5 - 8 p.m., weather permitting
Vis-a-vis Rates: $22.50 per person - minimum of 2 people (maximum 4) Wagonette rates: $15.00 per person - minimum of 4 people (maximum 10)
SLEIGH RIDES... Cuddle together in the crisp winter air and listen to the music of brass bells as the sleigh runners cut through the snow! Heavy lap blankets will keep you cozy as you relax to the sound of sleigh bells jingling. Your sleigh ride begins in scenic Lanesboro, gliding through the fields and into the woods.
Sleigh rides are approximately 60 minutes. A sleigh ride reservation may be made at any time with the understanding that should snow conditions be unsuitable for a reserved sleigh ride we will substitute a carriage or wagonette ride of the same length.
Rates: Varies by tour, number of people, location, etc. For current rate information please visit our website or call 507-459-3546.
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Nourish the Mind, Body & Soul with a relaxing Massage
Prana Healing Center Massage Therapy
102 Sheridan St. W., Lanesboro, MN 55949
507-467-2142
smb421@acegroup.cc
Come in and enjoy the relaxing, healing and caring therapeutic massage. The Prana Healing Center is dedicated to the well being of the body, mind, emotion and spirit. A variety of the energy field theories are used including Traditional Chinese Medicine and it's associated meridian theory, the Sen lines of Thai Medicine and the East India view of the Chakras. |
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Cornucopia Art Center
A multi-faceted visual arts center with two galleries featuring over 50 local and regional artists, exhibition gallery, classes & workshops and professional outreach and programming
103 Parkway Ave., N
PO Box 152
Lanesboro, MN 55949
Phone: (507)467-2446
Fax: (507)467-4446
Email: info@lanesboroarts.org
Winter hours
December: Wednesday - Sunday: 10 a.m.- 5 p.m.
January - February - March: Wednesday - Saturday: 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. (other days by appointment, 467-2446)
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Amish Tours
Bluffscape Amish Tours
207 Parkway Av. N
Lanesboro, MN 55949
Appointment only, weather permitting
Phone (507)467-3070
R&M Amish Tours in Winter
RR 2, Box 202
Lanesboro, MN 55949
Phone: (507)467-2128
Fax number: (507)467-2402
Cell number: (507)450-0474
Amish Tours of Harmony Inc.
PO Box 123
Harmony, MN 55939
Phone: office (507)886-2303; gift shop (507)886-5392
Toll Free: 800-752-6474
Email: amishtours@means.net
www.amish-tours.com
Molly the Trolley
Lanesboro Tours and Treasures
102 East Beacon St.
Lanesboro, MN 55949
Phone: (507)467-4466
Email: tours@acegroup.cc
Trolley Tours Daily at 1 p.m. weather permitting
www.tourstreasures.com
A one hour narrated trolley tour departs from the feed mill which is on the north end of downtown Lanesboro. Learn about the early development of Lanesboro and how this scenic village in the valley was established. The tour will call attention to past and present day residents and points of interest that now give Lanesboro its magical charm.
Amish Backroads Tour CD
Drive yourself around the area backroads. CD is available at:
- Amish Experience, 467-2992
November-December:
Monday - Saturday: 10 a.m. - 5 p.m., Sunday: 11 a.m. - 5 p.m.
January-March:
Friday - Saturday: 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Sunday: 11 a.m. - 5 p.m.
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Shopping!
Lanesboro is very much a town at work. In our little downtown, most of which is listed on the National Register of Historic Places, you are likely to rub elbows with people who still work the land their great-grandfathers homesteaded. You'll see many old brick, stone and wood buildings that have been restored and now house an interesting variety of shops. Call the Lanesboro Visitor Center 800-944-2670 or 467-2696 (local) for a list of seasonal hours. www.lanesboro.com/lanesboro-shopping.html
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Scenic Valley Winery
101 Coffee Street
Lanesboro, MN 55949
(507)467-2958 or (507)467-2640
December: Mon-Fri 10-4:30 , Sat. 10-5, Sun. 1-5
January: closed
February - March: Friday 10 a.m. - 4 p.m., Saturday 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Sample country fresh fruit wines when you visit historic downtown Lanesboro. |
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Lanesboro Historical Museum
105 Parkway Ave. S.
Lanesboro, MN 55949
Open Weekends in December or by appointment 507-467-2904 during winter.
The Museum is located in downtown Historic Lanesboro, next to the Root River State Bike Trail. It has a collection of various items of the past including famous Buffalo Bill memorabilia.
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Explore Lanesboro…take a self-guided tour:
- Discover Sculpture –Art Project celebrating the culture and history of the area through public art; a series of sculptures have been created to lead you on a treasure hunt journey of discovery. Find the trail markers and nature medallions. Maps available at the Lanesboro Visitor Center, 100 Milwaukee Rd.
- Historical and Walking Tours – A self guided tour by Don Ward, Lanesboro Town Historian. Discover Lanesboro’s rich history by locating 32 locations in Lanesboro’s historic downtown district and residential area. Maps available at the Lanesboro Visitor Center, 100 Milwaukee Rd.
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