Grand Marais man named

2008 Youth ATV Safety Instructor of the Year

 

Richard “Dick” Parker of Grand Marais is the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources’ 2008 Youth ATV Safety Volunteer Instructor of the Year. 

 

Since 2004, Parker has worked closely with Cook County Community Education, the Cook County ATV Club and local Conservation Officers to organize youth ATV safety training in the area. 

 

“Dick’s friendly, patient and thorough teaching style leaves a lasting impression on his many students,” said 2nd Lieutenant Leland Owens, DNR Recreational Vehicle Coordinator.

 

Owens says Parker’s knowledge and input have also be invaluable to members of Cook County, Grand Portage, DNR, and the U.S. Forest Service as they work to establish a safe, sustainable ATV trail system in the Grand Portage and Pat Bayle State Forests, as well as Superior National Forest.

 

Owens also had this to say, “Without the help of people such as Dick Parker the task of providing ATV safety education by this agency would be significantly greater. The DNR thanks him and all the other volunteers and organizations who work to make ATV riding safer in Minnesota."