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.
 |
| This tree wasn't in the park. It was in a field but was so beautiful I had to stop to photo. |
 |
| Hoarfrost on everything. |
 |
| More hoarfrost. |
 |
| Some serious beaver action. |
 |
| The view down on the river. |
 |
| I love symmetry and I love trees. |
 |
| "THE LOOKOUT" I found this on my hike up from the river. |
