2010 - Beaver Creek Valley State Park

I was down in the Caledonia, MN area while turkey hunting and decided to explore Beaver Creek Valley State Park.  This gorgeous state park is located within the Root River Watershed which over time has created a geological wonder.  The area is surrounded by steep bluffs, outcroppings, ravines, underground springs, and in some places, open caverns.  I managed to hike the entire Hiking Club route today and it was the perfect spring day for it.

Enjoy the photographs (click thumbnails for larger view)..

2010 - Beaver Creek Valley State Park Entrance to Beaver Creek Valley (picture taken 06-19-2009) Entrance to Beaver Creek Valley (picture taken 06-19-2009)	2010 - Beaver Creek Valley State Park The suspension bridge leading into the forest The suspension bridge leading into the forest	2010 - Beaver Creek Valley State Park The creek running through the bluffs The creek running through the bluffs
2010 - Beaver Creek Valley State Park The creek running through the bluffs The creek running through the bluffs	2010 - Beaver Creek Valley State Park The creek running through the bluffs The creek running through the bluffs	2010 - Beaver Creek Valley State Park Looking down towards the ravine Looking down towards the ravine
2010 - Beaver Creek Valley State Park The trail through the bottom of the bluffs The trail through the bottom of the bluffs	2010 - Beaver Creek Valley State Park The trail through the bottom of the bluffs The trail through the bottom of the bluffs	2010 - Beaver Creek Valley State Park A sea of Wood Anemones A sea of Wood Anemones
2010 - Beaver Creek Valley State Park The bridge ruins at the northern most end of the park The bridge ruins at the northern most end of the park	2010 - Beaver Creek Valley State Park The Hiking Club password marker near the bridge ruins The Hiking Club password marker near the bridge ruins	2010 - Beaver Creek Valley State Park The Hiking Club password The Hiking Club password