Maple Hill Church

Maple Hill Church

While I was back in Minnesota visiting my sisters, we took a short trip up the Gunflint Trail to the Maple Hill Church. It was the only time the sun came out the whole time we were there. It lasted just long enough for us to get some photos. The autumn colors were beautiful.

Sandhill Cranes

A pair of sandhill cranes

The main reason I wanted to visit the Sherburne National Wildlife Preserve in Minnesota was to see the sandhill cranes. I have never seen one before. They proved to be quite elusive the day we were there. They blend in with the tall grasses and are difficult to spot. I only saw a few and …

White Pelican

White Pelican flying overhead

I just returned from a trip back to Minnesota to spend time with my sisters. We took a short drive through the Sherburne National Wildlife Refuge.  I was hoping to see some sandhill cranes. While I did see a few sandhill cranes (I will post them another day), my biggest surprise was seeing all of …

Early Autumn

Changing Colors

It seems that the colors are changing earlier than usual this year. On my walk along the river yesterday I noticed a lot of the trees were changing. I'm off to visit my sisters in Minnesota. I'm hoping I haven't missed the fall colors there because it is beautiful up north this time of year. …