June 26, 2014

CONCEPT PLAN WORKSHOP

Preliminary Concepts for Pembina Gorge SRA Master Plan Note: These are initial ideas discussed at the June 26 public meeting in Walhalla, ND.

Rendezvous River Concept •

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River Destinations o Paddling-in picnic sites o Boat-in campsites o Day use picnic and overlook sites with vehicle access o Visitor center Paddling launch sites

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Improve Texas crossing Multi-use non-motorized trail along the river Trail connection to Little North Pembina Equipment rentals will be important Maintenance facility

Recreation Network Concept • •

Recreation Road Routes Including: o Scenic Driving o OHV & Mnt Bike Riding Loops Tie the Network to Destinations o Walhalla Services o Overlooks o Fossil Site o Frost Fire o Golf Course o River Access Points o Trailhead o Historic Sites o State Recreation Area o Wildlife Management Areas o Group Picnic/ Use site o Tetrault Woods

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More river recreation access Cooperative visitor center in Walhalla Country Campground (private or public) More OHV trails (60 inch) New single-track (shared Mtn. & Dirt Bike) Watchable wildlife sites More non-motorized trails Cabin/yurt rentals Improve snowmobile trail network Equestrian trails and facilities (private or public) Equipment rentals will be important Maintenance facility

SRA Enhancement Concept • • • • •

Visitor contact station (small) Camp sites More non-motorized trails Picnic and overlook at trailhead Improve backway information/ signs

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Interpretation stations Trail grooming for winter non-motorized recreation Improve snowmobile trails Maintenance facility

Pembina Gorge State Recreation Area Master Plan

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