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September 19, 2022
Nerstrand, MN
Nerstrand Big Woods State Park Hike |
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Coordinator: Nancy Sand |
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| Jan S, Barb K, Guest Diana H, Linda H | Barb K, Jan S | Linda H, Diana H, Jan S, Nancy S, Barb K |
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| Jan S, Linda H, Diana H, Barb K | Hike Leader Nancy S | Linda H, Diana H |
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| Linda H, Jan S, Barb K, Diana H | Nancy S identifying a mushroom | A member of the Genus Amanita Mushroom family |
| ULLRS HIKE AT NERSTRAND Four ULLRs came to Nerstrand Big Woods State Park on a warm September day to spend 3 hours walking and hiking in beautiful peaceful dappled light from the tree canopies. ULLR Linda H brought her friend Diana H, who is a former ULLR. Diana was a member in the late 80s and early 90s. She received an ULLR Ole award in 1993 when she and Linda planned and hosted a western ski trip. We hope Diana will re-join our ULLR Club! Our four-mile hike was preceded by first exploring the wood playground equipment near the Park entrance. Barb K was our train engineer. Then we headed to the trails. We had hoped to see lots of water at the waterfall, but we had to settle for only a trickle. Nevertheless, the setting for the waterfall is still a favorite view and a good photo op. Hiking poles were much appreciated on a few steep and long hills. There was not much fall color yet, but hints of reds and oranges were seen on trees and on the sumac. Along the trails, we marveled at groupings of tree trunks that provided opportunities for photos. Also, hike leader Nancy S used her Seek by iNaturalist app to identify some mushrooms along the trails. Following our hike, we enjoyed picnic lunches and conversations in the shade of giant trees. A few of us brought Halloween treats to share for dessert! Yum! |
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