THRILLING WINTER HIKE AT PRAIRIE OAKS METRO PARK STORY

THRILLING WINTER HIKE AT PRAIRIE OAKS METRO PARK

After the freezing weather, I wanted to take advantage of the “warmer” temperature and get outdoors to enjoy nature and the crisp, white snow.

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Prairie Oaks Metro Park consists of 2,123-acres and is named after the 500-acres of restored prairies and the large amount of bur oak trees that flourish throughout this natural park.

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This winter hike offered hikers the choice of a 1, 3, or 5-mile self-guided trek throughout the park.

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I choose the 3-mile trail with a nice trek beside the Darby Creek and around the lakes of Prairie Oaks. Learn more

Although the sky was gray and cloudy, the 30°F temperatures and the winter beauty made it perfect to enjoy the great outdoors! Learn more

Walking through the winter wonderland, capturing wintery scenes with my camera and breathing the fresh air, it was a great day to be outside! Learn more

After completing the hike, visitors were served refreshments such as hot chocolate, hot soup, cookies, and water at the picnic shelter. Learn more

I encourage you to get outside and enjoy the great outdoors, even if there is snow on the ground and cold temperatures. Learn more

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