Pictured left to right: Brandi Larson, Steve Hoffman, Alyssa Rumpel, Nicki Peterson, Randy Thoreson and Kyle Anderson. Not pictured: Chris Spaight.
The Adventure Triathlon is proud to donate $1,000 to the Grantsburg Revitalization Operation’s (GRO) Trail Kiosk Project.
“We strongly believe that if more people are aware of and experience the unique and abundant outdoor recreational opportunities Grantsburg has to offer, we will attract new businesses, new families, and new visitors who will find a reason to spend more time and resources in Grantsburg and Burnett County,” stated Alyssa Rumpel, chair of the GRO Trails Subcommittee. “Therefore, we are developing professional and attractive informational kiosks with trail maps highlighting all that the Grantsburg area has to offer.”
The Adventure Triathlon was created as a way to promote the use of Grantsburg’s natural resources while being active outdoors. This year’s race is scheduled for May 14, 2016 and includes a 19 mile bike ride from Memory Lake Park throughout Crex Meadows, a 2 mile paddle in Phantom Lake, and an 8 mile run from Phantom Lake through the many trails at Memory Lake Park. “We felt it was a natural decision to donate a portion of our proceeds to GRO’s Kiosk Project as we are working toward the same goal of promoting the incredible amount of natural resources we have including our trails and waterways,” stated Nicki Peterson, one of the Adventure Triathlon’s race directors.
The kiosks have been a top priority in GRO’s plan, with the first to be constructed this year near the intersection of Highways 70 and 48/87. As more funds are raised, additional kiosk locations will be announced with the hopes of at least two more to be located in the community. The kiosk design will be similar to ones located in St. Croix Falls and will highlight trails used for hiking, biking, birding, skiing, snowmobiling, hunting as well as accessible waterways.
To learn more about GRO, visit www.grograntsburg.com and to learn more about the Adventure Triathlon, visit www.bikepaddlerun.com
