Winter 2021-2022 Recap

It’s hard to believe but our winter season has officially come to a close! This winter has been so special so we have to take a moment to reflect.  We had more people out on the trails than ever before. Over 2,000 new skiers embracing the sport with individual...

Junior Loppet Invitational Recap

Saturday, February 19th was the 2nd Annual Junior Loppet Invitational! Big thanks to NEMS for hosting!  Saturday morning was race day for the Junior Loppet teams from Northeast, Anwatin and Franklin middle schools with both individual and team relay events. The...

2021 Turkey Traverse Recap

Thank you to everyone that made it out to this year’s Turkey Traverse 5(ish)K! We had about 100 racers participate in the in-person timed event Saturday morning, and many others who ventured out throughout the weekend to run or walk the open course. We heard...

In the Park: Eloise Butler

Eloise ca. 1921 (1) History Below: Eloise Butler, ca 1890s (2).   Eloise Butler was born in 1851 in Appleton, Maine and became a botany teacher. Upon moving to Minneapolis, Eloise frequently took students into the bogs of Glenwood park for lessons, known today as...