Wind in the Pines Nature Park — Attraction in Scandia

Stunning April hike. Borders some private property, they request you stay on trails here, also borders a state scientific nature area that doesn't have trails. I spent about an hour here, lots of native plants, scenic gorges, a nice stream. Crossing the stream tested my waterproof shoes. Trails are fairly obvious and there are posts but some of the signs have been removed or graffiti on. Seems like they may have...

Nothing much there. No signage at Entrance. Just a simple driveway you'll fly past on 97. No picnic table or even a bench. You will see a sign inside the circular parking lot of gravel of 3 different lengths hiking trails. Really goes nowhere. Mosquito Laden with the swamp water nearby. Assigned stating it was donated by a past property owner or current?.. not sure but looks like it's...

What a cool stop! I've driven past it at least 100 times and never noticed the park sign. It's in a hidden spot on a turn so it's easy to miss. I saw the name on Google maps when driving and figured out where the driveway was. It was so quiet and trees were stunning!! There's animal trail path to walk around the woods. No...