You can learn about local native and invasive plants at Stearns County's Quarry Park and Nature Preserve. The free event will be held tomorrow (Saturday) and on April 28th from 1:00 until 3:00 p.m.
One of Central Minnesota's best little secrets is no more. Not after Allen Costantini's great KARE 11 Extra piece the other night on our own "Quarry Park." Take a look at the cool fun.
Cold Spring City Council members got an update on the proposed ROCORI Trail Wednesday night. The three phase project will connect the communities of Richmond, Cold Spring and Rockville. It will also make a connection to the Glacial lakes Trail to the west with possibly the Lake Wobegon Trail to the east.
With winter in full swing, WJON's Abby Faulkner caught up with Stearns County Park Director Chuck Wocken at Quarry Park for a little cross-country skiing.
YouTube - Quarry Park Nature Preserve Ski Trip.
The snow has stuck, and now's the time to get outside and enjoy some cross country skiing. Chuck Wocken is the Parks Director for Stearns County, and he says that Quarry Park in Waite Park is one of the best cross country ski spots around.
It's free to ski, but you'll need to buy a parking permit...