Thursday, December 21, 2017

Arboreteum in Winter

Although the same number of people are not present at the Arboreteum, a real Minnesota treasure, in the colder months  as in the warmer season, it is open all year long.  Recently my hiking club took a 3-mile hike on the spacious grounds with lunch following the trek. Admittedly I did not complete the entire hike, yet I now feel inspired to get in better shape to continue this new interest. The members of the group alone are enough to keep me motivated and interested.

History and Mission
The Minnesota Landscape Arboretum, a top visitor attraction, is more than 1,200 acres of gardens and tree collections, prairie and woods and miles of trails. As a premier northern garden, the Arboretum was borne out of the University of Minnesota Horticultural Research Center and established in 1958, with the Men's Garden Club of Minneapolis, Lake Minnetonka Garden Club, Minnesota State Horticultural Society and other community supporters creating the Arboretum as a gift to the University of Minnesota. Click here for more information.
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10 comments:

  1. Sharon9:00 AM

    Good for you Kate! Keep on walking. These are really cute Christmas decorations.

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  2. John "By Stargoose And Hanglands"10:57 AM

    If you walk regularly it soon becomes easier and more enjoyable. But I'd steer clear of that snowman; he's obviously been on the sherry.

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  3. William Kendall11:28 AM

    Pretty decorations! We have an arboretum here. I regularly walk through it, but I can't remember the last time I photographed there in winter.

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  4. RedPat11:58 AM

    I'm glad you are enjoying your hiking group sand what a nice lace to walk that is!

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  5. Taken For Granted1:37 PM

    Lovely snowman photos, perfect for the season.

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  6. Lowell1:44 PM

    Walking is good for you. Or so I'm told. I wish I could walk but that's rather out of the question these days. Love the decorations. I'm wondering, though, if your Santas are melting a bit of have had a bit too much of ye olde Xmas grog. Heh, heh.

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  7. Kay1:35 AM

    What a treasure of a place! I had no idea how large it was!
    Keep walking! Even without such grand company it can be a pleasurable addiction. I miss it if I'm not able to get out regularly.

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  8. biebkriebels4:18 AM

    Glad you made the walk in your won speed. Nice photos!

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  9. Bill4:35 PM

    I love those snowman photos. Frosty is a very cool man. :) I also love walking and have been walking about 20-30 miles a week. Lately it has been around 10-15 due to the weather. I find peace in it, gives me time to think and take photos. Once you start and get used to it, you will be so thrilled. Of course, you'll be taking your camera along and WW.:) Keep us posted on the results, we'll be rooting for you!

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  10. Jack4:48 PM

    You are going to be in shape very soon, but take your time and don't push it in the cold and icy weather.

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