Pine River-Backus students were again able to attend a field trip to Deep Portage Conservation Reserve in May.
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The trip is traditionally an overnight trip in March, however, due to COVID-19, the trip was modified into two day trips. In addition, since 2020 eighth graders had to miss out on their field trip to Deep Portage, the ninth graders were invited to attend this year.
Cass County Commissioners Neal Gaalswyk, Robert Kangas, Jeff Peterson, Scott Bruns and Rick Haaland helped arrange funding for the trip.
1/4: A group of Pine River-Backus students on the observation deck while on a field trip at Deep Portage Conservation Reserve. Submitted Photo (May 2021)
2/4: Archery is a very popular activity while Pine River-Backus students on a field trip at Deep Portage Conservation Reserve. Submitted Photo (May 2021)
3/4: Another group of Pine River-Backus students on the top of the observation deck while on a field trip at Deep Portage Conservation Reserve. Submitted Photo (May 2021)
4/4: Pine River-Backus students were able to observe nature and wildlife up close while on a field trip at Deep Portage Conservation Reserve. Submitted Photo (May 2021)
Travis Grimler began work at the Echo Journal Jan. 2 of 2013 while the publication was still split in two as the Pine River Journal and Lake Country Echo. He is a full time reporter/photographer/videographer for the paper and operates primarily out of the northern stretch of the coverage area (Hackensack to Jenkins).
