Contrary to what my kids’ faces say in this photo, we had a really nice hike at Schlitz Audubon Nature Center over winter break. We met up with some friends and took to the trails to adventure and get really wet and a little chilly. This post is a little short on words, so browse through the “General Outdoor Adventures” category on the right for many more adventures to SANC.
We headed out on the Norman C. Huth trail, and made our way to Teal pond, which was frozen through. So of course, we went “boot skating”! After slipping and sliding around, the group decided to keep going towards the North Prairie trail.
About halfway through, we had requests to take a break at the tall evergreens. We stopped on some benches in the tall evergreens and ate some granola bars.
The kids were pretty beat after the hike, so after stopping on the rocking chairs on the porch, we went inside for snacks and hot chocolate. In the main hall, you can grab a cup of coffee, tea or hot chocolate and leave a donation in thanks. We also looked at the resident rodents and turtles while warming up. Schlitz Audubon has SO many opportunities to learn and explore, you just have to make the trip there to see all the options.
I’ll leave you with this picture of Little A and S reading trail maps in kid-sized rocking chairs. Because there’s nothing cuter than when kids cross their legs as if they’re reading the Sunday paper.
Hope you’re all doing well this spring, and getting outside!
A. Storm
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