Special to the Times Vedette
On Sunday, May 17, Whiterock Conservancy will host its first Slow Sunday Drive of 2026, starting at the Historic Garst Farmhouse, 1390 Highway 141, Coon Rapids. The two- to three-hour ride will begin at 1 p.m. and travel the trails of Whiterock Conservancy.
Parking is available for trailers in the overflow lot of the Bur Oak Visitors Center, 1436 Highway 141 in Coon Rapids. Price per vehicle is $30, cash only. Participants must pay at registration and provide a valid driver’s license and proof of insurance.
Arrive early so the event can start at 1 p.m. Watch the website and event page for any weather updates. If the trails are wet, the Slow Sunday Drive will be canceled or rescheduled.
Private ATVs are only allowed on Whiterock land during the Slow Sunday Drives; visitors may not bring their own ATVs on the land outside of this event.
Call the Whiterock Conservancy office at 712-790-8221 or email guestinfo@whiterockconservancy.org for more information.