Prairie Creek flows over Hidden Falls as it winds its way through Nearstrand Big Woods State Park. There are many hiking trails in the park that lead to this scenic spot.
The Cannon River Trout Lily Scientific and Natural Area shelters one of the largest populations of the endangered Minnesota dwarf trout lily, a delicate flower that blooms in early spring.
A long-time volunteer at the River Bend Nature Center informed me that during the summer months, this stream is barely a trickle, if it flows at all. It’s an amazing …
I am fascinated by the geology and the poetic and metaphorical possibilities suggested by the merging waters of two watersheds. It was worth highlighting. Now, it’s up to me to generate the metaphors and poetic thoughts inspired by this highlight.
I love this big rock. People like to spray paint on it unfortunately, but this rock kind of reminds me of the one in the Minnesota River Valley area, just …