Saturday, October 10, 2020 is the day I refer to as “today” in this post. 10-10-20. This might be my third post on Coon Rapids Dam. The most important focal point today is that I want to enjoy the beautiful weather. All other tasks and goals are pushed aside, just for a little while. To be honest, I do want to see if I can cover every Trail. For some reason that is a goal that appeals to me today and why not. My reward will be the map my phone creates as it records where I have been.
Three things influenced to my decision to come here for my walk today. First, I didn’t want to drive too far. Second. I wanted to walk in the woods or by a river away from traffic. Third, I didn’t want to run out of trail. I wanted to be able to walk and walk and walk without having to double back very much. At Coon Rapids Dam Regional Park I walked 8 miles without even crossing the river. There are more miles of trails on the other bank that were available to me if I wanted to keep going.
Fall color on an oak tree. 
Wide trails. Paved in some areas, grass or earth surface in others. 
Trees can keep growing even in the most impossible situations. 
An earlier photo of this spot is the feature image for my post from last year. 
Aster. Late bloomers. 
Sumac. The most intense color I saw today.
Lunch spot. 
South end of the park has some walking trails separate from the bike trail. 
South entrance to the park. 
Small stream next to the bike trail 
“10,000 acres of Fresh Air”. Some fishing is happening in the background. Great day for it.
I am grateful for the memory of that day.
Tammy Nara 
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