It was a balmy day for December in the low 20's so I visited a new park for me, St. Croix Bluffs. If there had been more snow on the trails, my regular hiking boots would not have been adequate. I was glad I packed the handwarmers, too. Taking photos meant removing my gloves and my hands (fingers) really cannot handle the cold.
Here are a few of the photos. To get to the St. Croix River meant going down-down-down which the park's name would have given you a clue. And hiking down means you have to hike back up. It was a good workout.
Lots of deer tracks and as you will see, beaver action. There were also lots of birds including song birds, woodpeckers and mallard ducks.
I got to walk on the frozen river. It is always exciting and a bit un-nerving walking out on a large body of frozen water.
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This tree wasn't in the park. It was in a field but was so beautiful I had to stop to photo. |
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Hoarfrost on everything. |
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More hoarfrost. |
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Some serious beaver action. |
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The view down on the river. |
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I love symmetry and I love trees. |
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"THE LOOKOUT" I found this on my hike up from the river. |