Tuesday, October 2, 2012

Battle Creek Regional Park, Saint Paul, MN

Battle Creek Regional Park is close to Downtown Saint Paul and consists of 1,840 acres of nature along with a small creek. The park includes a ballpark, recreational center, playground, mountain biking and is connected to other Saint Paul parks including Mounds Park, Bruce Vento Nature Sanctuary and the Mississippi Trail system. Below are some pics:
Deer in Battle Creek Regional Park

Battle Creek Regional Park

Bees on Flower in Battle Creek Regional Park

Close Up Bee in Battle Creek Regional Park

Deer in Battle Creek Regional Park

Deer in Battle Creek Regional Park

Battle Creek Regional Park

Lake Nokomis, Minneapolis, MN

Lake Nokomis is part of the Minneapolis chain of lakes and is 204 acres. It features 2 beaches, sailing and a diamond ball field. A walk around Lake Nokomis is around 2.4 miles. It is part of the Minneapolis ground rounds which includes Minnihaha park and falls, and the downtown riverfront. Below are pictures of the lake in the morning:
Lake Nokomis Sail Boats

Lake Nokomis

Lake Nokomis

Lake Nokomis

Lake Nokomis Geese