So it's a little hard to find the first time, there's no grand entrance, but it's on the corner where the firehouse is, so once you know where it is, you won't miss it. Then you travel down a winding dirt road till you get to a clearing with a marked map (and trees) to keep you on your path. This is not a, swing on the monkey bars, slide down the slide, park. This is an amazing park with hiking trails that literally go over the river (stream) and through the woods. Lots of different trails of varying degrees of difficulty. Great for a stroll, or actual exercise, if that's your thing. There's a wide open field with a cute barn, great for photos, that's about a 5 min walk from the parking place. There's also a little creek that runs down the middle of mountains, one steep, the other more gradual. This park has so many different types of trees, flowers, and mushrooms, and insects, with little plaques that let you know about the local greenery and wildlife. Also. YOU CAN BRING HORSES TO TRAIL RIDE! Horses!! We love going bc the kids almost always get to say hello to a horse or 4. Overall, just a really fun outdoor activity.
So obviously touch all things at your own risk. General rule, take nothing but memories, leave nothing but foot prints... but we have picked some things for inspiring the kids in science.
There's apps that identify plants, mushrooms, and rocks. I recommend having them.
Pros
-it's free. 100% free.
-any skill level hiking
-beautiful and calming
-not too busy.
-great open field with barn for pictures... or frisbee, running and singing songs about nature. Do you.
-perfect picnic place
-can hunt for mushrooms
-can trail ride on horseback (byoh bring your own horse)
Cons
-a little hard to find the first time
That's it. This places is a winner. read more