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September 21, 2020
Nerstrand, MN
Nerstrand Big Woods State Park Fall Hike |
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Coordinator: Nancy Sand |
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| ULLRS HIKE AT NERSTRAND Nine ULLRs enjoyed the last day of summer on September 21 by hiking about 4 miles at Nerstrand Big Woods State Park southeast of Northfield. The weather was perfect: warm, sunny, and with little wind. Nerstrand was established as a state park in 1945. It is a large contiguous forested area comprised of two nearly horizontal layers: a layer of glacial drift about 150 feet thick overlying a layer of Platteville Limestone. The limestone is visible only where the drift has been eroded away at Hidden Falls and along Prairie Creek. Hike leader Nancy S first led everyone to Hidden Falls where a professional photographer also hiking that day agreed to take our group photo. The young man regularly takes photos for schools and groups, so he was accustomed to “framing” the photo. Of course, having nine photogenic subjects was a benefit! There were some challenging long hills, but hiking poles and rest stops made the ascents a little easier. Karen C introduced us to some special plants she recognized along the way, and we all liked seeing bursts of yellow, orange, and red fall leaf colors. Fall in Minnesota is beautiful, so come join your ULLR friends on one or more of our hikes. |
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