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October 16, 2020
Andover, MN
Bunker Hills Regional Park Hike |
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Coordinators: Barb Kolbe & Jan Swanberg |
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Friday October 16th, with the forecast of a few snow flurries ending by
11 am, 13 Ullrs showed up to hike the Bunker Hills Regional Park where
we experienced all the elements of a late Fall day - cool temps, a
strong wind with first sleet pellets then “snow”, and finally
warm sunshine. We started the hike in chilly, cloudy weather observing the rust/brown colors of remaining tree leaves. Our first adventure was the bouncing or moving boardwalk where Karen C kept jumping to make the movement worse. Shortly after that section, the wind and sleet arrived. When it turned to a heavy, wet snowfall we quickly headed to the Veterans Memorial Shelter for our earlier than planned lunch break. After 15 minutes or so the snow stopped and we continued on. Enough snow accumulated to allow Nancy S to make and toss a snowball at someone (think Bruce W). Then the sun came out so we finished in warmth, walking past the construction project of a remodel of the Beach area (building a new wave pool). We also walked through the Campgrounds/Stable area and noted a few RV campers remaining. Also, Barb K was excited to find a pine tree limb with cones, planning to create an outdoor decoration. So, after our prelude to winter it turned out to be an enjoyable day for a hike in the great outdoors. |
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