News & Events

Find out all the happenings with Douglas Area Trails Association. 

Events

December 12, 2026
Youth training course at Ollies Service Center in Alexandria, MN. Two classes are offered for this hands-on driving course. The online classes must be completed prior to the hands-on driving course. Times are 8:00 am and 10:30 am. 

No need to bring a snowmobile. Ollies Service will provide the snowmobiles. Do bring a helmet and appropriate clothing. Any youth born after December 1, 1976, are required to have a snowmobile training certificate. Ages 11 - 15 can enroll. Certificates are valid when youth reach 12 years of age.

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December 14, 2026
Monthly Membership/Board Meeting at the Depot Smokehouse & Tavern, 6:00 pm

January 11, 2027
Monthly membership/board meeting at the Depot Smokehouse & Tavern. 5:00 pm

February 8, 2027
Monthly Membership/Board Meeting at the Depot Smokehouse & Tavern. 6:00 pm

March 8, 2027
Monthly Membership/Board Meeting at the Depot Smokehouse & Tavern. 6:00 pm

April 12, 2027
Monthly Membership/Board Meeting at the Depot Smokehouse & Tavern. 6:00 pm

May 10, 2027
Monthly Membership/Board Meeting at the Depot Smokehouse & Tavern. 6:00 pm

June 14, 2027
Monthly Membership/Board Meeting at the Depot Smokehouse & Tavern. 6:00 pm

July 12, 2027
Monthly Membership/Board Meeting at the Depot Smokehouse & Tavern. 6:00 pm

July 2027
Landowner Appreciation Dinner at the Douglas County Fairgrounds 4H Building

August 9, 2027
Annual Membership/Board Meeting at the Depot Smokehouse & Tavern, 6:00 pm

August 2027
Youth Outdoor Activity Day


September 2027
Hay Days 2027

September 13, 2027
Monthly Membership/Board Meeting at the Depot Smokehouse & Tavern, 6:00 pm

October 2027
Spectacular Ride for Charity - Tour of Colors

October 11, 2027
Monthly Membership/Board Meeting at the Depot Smokehouse & Tavern, 6:00 pm

November 8, 2027
Monthly Membership/Board Meeting at the Depot Smokehouse & Tavern, 6:00 pm

December 13, 2027
Monthly Membership/Board Meeting at the Depot Smokehouse & Tavern, 6:00 pm

News

DATA in the News

DATA Awarded Minnesota DNR's Director's Award
February 2024
The Director’s Award is presented to an individual or group for significant contributions to snowmobiling in the state.

Douglas Area Trails Association

Little Big Ole


The “Find Little Big Ole” on DATA Trails campaign offered clues to hit the trails and find Little Big Ole. Snowmobile enthusiasts were encouraged to take a selfie with Little Big Ole and had a chance to win really cool prizes provided by several local businesses. 


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