Nerstrand Big Woods State Park is nothing short of amazing. Settlers to the area discovered it around 1854. This park is loaded full of Sugar maples, aspen, elm, hickory, oak, basswood, ash, and more. I couldn't help but think how beautiful the fall colors would have been a mere two weeks before I was there. The canopy of leaves from this variety of trees would have been chock full of oranges, reds, purples, yellow, tans, and more! For those that come here in the Spring and Summer, the park is well known for over 200 varieties of wildflowers, including the dwarf trout lily, which is a federally-listed endangered wildflower. On my visit I went on a hike in the woods with my three oldest brothers, Brett, Brayden, and Brock. We practiced the principles of "Leave No Trace" while we were there, and marvelled the whole time about the potential for fall colors. We decided to come back next fall for a camping outing as the leaves change.....
Nerstrand Big Woods State Park is nothing short of amazing. Settlers to the area discovered it around 1854. This park is loaded full of Sugar maples, aspen, elm, hickory, oak, basswood, ash, and more. I couldn't help but think how beautiful the fall colors would have been a mere two weeks before I was there. The canopy of leaves from this variety of trees would have been chock full of oranges, reds, purples, yellow, tans, and more! For those that come here in the Spring and Summer, the park is well known for over 200 varieties of wildflowers, including the dwarf trout lily, which is a federally-listed endangered wildflower. On my visit I went on a hike in the woods with my three oldest brothers, Brett, Brayden, and Brock. We practiced the principles of "Leave No Trace" while we were there, and marvelled the whole time about the potential for fall colors. We decided to come back next fall for a camping outing as the leaves change.....
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