The Blazing Star State Trail is a legislatively authorized state trail which, when complete, will connect Albert Lea, Big Island State Park, Hayward, and Austin. The Blazing Star State Trail will be an important link in the emerging southeastern Minnesota trail system, providing linkage at Austin to the Shooting Star State Trail and the legislatively authorized Prairie Wildflower State Trail. For more information click here Blazing Star Bike Trail

A new park on the corner of Main and Front Street replacing the parking lot next to Julio's Bar.