Nodding Trillium

Nodding Trillium are in full flower along the first forest trail.

This flower is difficult to see because it hangs down under the large canopy leaves.  

Enjoy!

~ Robin

Winter Blow-back

Nearly all of the snow has melted.  It is nice to be able to walk the lake path again.  The The Red-winged blackbirds can be heard trilling their happiness.   How nice to gorgeous weather after the harsh winter. 




The lake ice is weakening, but still covers most of the lake.  The midweek warm-up might be the breaking blow.

Enjoy!

~ Robin

First Day of Spring

Although this is the first day of spring, things are off to a slow start at the park.  Most of the ground is still covered with several inches of snow.  Still ... where the snow subsides, signs of spring are there.  Mullen is looking green and fresh as ever.  

The pussy willows are losing some of their shyness.  And a  bright orange mushroom popped up near the snowless base of one of the forest trees. 

Enjoy!

~ Robin

Pussy Willows Playing in the Snow

Although the snow has not left yet...  

It hasn't stopped the pussy willows from coming out to play!

Enjoy!

~ Robin

Snow Storm is Over

The day after is beautiful.  The ball park benches are piled with nearly a foot of white.  Lovely to look at, but not wonderful to drive in.

Winter is here.

Enjoy!

~ Robin

(click on photo to enlarge)

Minnesota Snow

"Finally winter is here."  So said a woman I met this morning.  Spoken like a true Minnesotan.

Drive careful, the roads are still very slippery.

Enjoy!

~ Robin Clifton