Blood? Run!

I received in my Gee Mail inbox a notification of the first (1st) public meeting regarding the new state park at Blood Run. All interesteds are encouraged to attend and speak about what they’d like to see.

I’ve been in contact with both our Governor and the head of Game, Fish, and Parks about this proposed park. Both individuals were interested and enthused about what I had to say.

For those not in the know, the proposed Blood Run State Park would be located near the Iowa border a bit south of Spring Creek Country Club. It is sort of a hilly, wooded area including the Big Sioux River.

I’d proposed to the State that Falls Area SingleTrack would take on the responsibility of digging singletrack over several years. The game plan would be to bring IMBA on board to design the project. Even with campsites, parking, and all the other stuff involved with a state park, 650 acres is a lot of damn acres. There could be miles of singletrack. And not the “shared with equestrian” stuff, either. Hiker and biker trails are what I’m aiming for.

I’ve contacted some IMBA types I know and am preparing the presentation over this weekend. They’ve sent, and will be sending, good information and offer suggestions. I’ll also print up some “leave behind” stuff for the State people. I’ll write up my spiel and we’re good to go. Come Tuesday evening, I’m presentin’!

Ride On.