Arboretum works toward self-sufficiency

The Northland Arboretum is pursuing greater financial self-reliance through new attractions, including its forest ice-skating trail, a bike skills park and a planned professional-level disc golf course. Director Trevor Pumnea told the Brainerd City Council that the skating trail drew about 5,000 visitors from more than 40 states and several countries last year. He plans to extend it this season to support tourism and economic growth.