Part one of Trails series: Munger trail

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People in Minnesota know what it means to have a short summer, and they're eager to get outside while the warmth lasts. If you need proof, look at the statistics. Minnesota has more golfers per capita than any other state. And you might be surprised to learn that Minnesota also leads the country in bicycle trails. Wisconsin is a close second. They each have about 13-hundred miles of trail. In fact, one-fourth of the bike trail miles in the country are in Minnesota and Wisconsin. This week, as part of our series, "Pedaling Minnesota," we'll take a closer look at the state's bicycle trails. We'll hear about building them, which is sometimes controversial. We'll hear why the state does so little to market its bike trails. And today, reporter Chris Julin takes us to one of the state's first -- the Munger Trail, which runs from Hinckley to Duluth. BACKANNOUNCE: Tomorrow on All Things Considered, we continue our "Pedaling Minnesota" series with a look at why Minnesota's recreation trails remain one of the state's best kept secrets. And, there's more information on our "Pedaling Minnesota" web page at www.minnesotapublicradio.org.

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