アノカ郡のおすすめウォーキング＆ハイキングルート

Over 500 acres of wetlands are protected in this sanctuary, with an extensive boardwalk trail that runs through it. There is access to the boardwalk trail directly via Lexington Avenue or through the hard trail that starts on the east end of East Lake Park.

Located near the Bunker Hills Veteran Memorial, this tank is an M41 Walker Bulldog. It was named for Gen. Walton Walker, who was killed in a jeep accident in Korea in November 1950. The tank saw action in both the Korean and Vietnam wars. It had a crew of four. Its primary armament was a 76 mm M32 gun. It had an operational range of 100 miles at a speed of 45 mph.

The loop trail around the perimeter of the Anoka Nature Preserve is about 2 miles long. Here is a link to more information on the Anoka Nature Preserve: http://anokanaturepreserve.org/.

Try not to go off the path

The Anoka Nature Preserve features over 200 acres of woodlands, meadows, and forests. Wide gravel trails pass through the property, making this a great spot to check out on two wheels.

What you see are the remnants of the Windego Park Auditorium amphitheater, an open-air theater built in 1914 that fell into disuse shortly thereafter. Despite several attempts, it has not been restored, and all that remains are its seating and the orchestra pit.

With a campground, fishing piers, hiking and biking trails, and playgrounds, this 5,500 acre park has something for everyone. Its proximity to the Twin Cities means it does get busy, but its size means you can usually find a quiet spot if you look for one.