Walking the Pilot Knob Preservation Site in Mendota Heights, Minnesota

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In this video, Elder Trekker heads to the Pilot Knob Preservation Site in Mendota Heights, Minnesota, for a walk through this historic site. I hope this short walk inspires you to visit this site for yourself and to learn more about the role of Pilot Knob (or Oheyawahi to the Dakota people) in both Native American and Minnesota history. The mission of Elder Trekker is to encourage seniors to remain both physically and mentally active as they age by walking trails like this one.
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Location of this walk:
Pilot Knob Preservation Site
2044 Pilot Knob Road, Mendota Heights, Minnesota
Learn More:
Pilot Knob Preservation Association: pilotknobpreser...
Treaty of Mendota: www.mnopedia.o...
National Park Service, Mississippi National River and Recreation Area, Pilot Knob: www.nps.gov/mi...
Dakota County Historical Society, Pilot Knob: www.dakotahist...
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Note:
Although brisk walking is safe for most people, it’s always a good idea to check with a doctor before you begin any exercise program. This is especially true if you haven’t exercised for a while. See this article from the Mayo Clinic for more information about exercise and when to see a doctor: www.mayoclinic....

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27 сен 2024

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@TheJanieJ 6 дней назад

Thank you for making this video. We enjoyed exploring this place at sunset!

@mickcroman9197 11 месяцев назад

Many sincere thanks to all of those who stepped up to save this beautiful and historic site.

@StevenDietrich-k2w 2 месяца назад

You nailed it on your butterfly identification. Native Minnesotan now living elsewhere, but I had never heard of this site until today. I wish I had known about it when I lived there as it looks like a scenic spot with an interesting history.

@cheri7054 Месяц назад

SO glad this land was protected

@tbonovsky3016 2 года назад

Love your video, thank you for sharing! I first visited here only a few short years ago but am so glad it was preserved and not developed. I'm one of those birders/photographers you mention, but also enjoy learning about history. I've been back about once a year since then.

@PTC61 Месяц назад

Thank you! It’s unfortunate that so few have found this. But I believe that in time it will be a frequently visited treasure.

@adambernier9108 3 года назад

Great Video!!! My family's farm was taken over by the cemetery. Some of the bricks are still in the tree line in-between Pilot Knob and the cemetery.

@LaceyA19 Год назад

Thank you for taking the time to make this informative video, it is much appreciated. I live nearby and plan to check out this area in the coming months.

@mmedved5567 5 месяцев назад

This is very cool. Never knew that area was preserved. I hike all over the eastern half of the metro now. I used to hike all over Minnesota. This is definitely a spot I am going to visit. Nature and history have been my interests since childhood. Thanks for doing your videos. 👍👍👍

@stevemoravec2555 4 года назад

Excellent...thanks!!!

@mplsmark222 6 месяцев назад

I had no idea this area was now accessible. Years ago I dabbled in photography and wanted to venture into this area, but signage kept me out. I assumed it had something to do the the airport and security. Thank you for this video. I am also an elderly walker and will have to check this out.

@SADFORIAN 6 месяцев назад

Many thanks. Definitely going to check this site out. Stillwater may be regarded as the birthplace of Minnesota, but the Mendota region is easily a close sibling, if not its twin.

@ruqaiaalgbure284 Год назад

Goooood

@sambrownsings Год назад

One of my favorite spots! Especially at night, beautiful skyline views

@lynnwood7205 7 месяцев назад

There are more than a few apartment buildings whose walls facing the view of the Minnesota River Valley from the confluence of the Mississippi and Minnesota Rivers are windowless. This goes to how stairwells are now placed in newly constructed American apartment buildings, the placement of which do not allow way to wall apartments but only wall to hallway. Another insult to our ability to appreciate the landscape about us.