We had a nice 4.4 mile hike around Pike Island at Fort Snelling State Park today. This is 15 mins from our house but we had never been here! We will definitely be back, maybe with snow shoes next time.

GPS route map of a 4.4 mile loop hike around Pike Island at Fort Snelling State Park shown on aerial satellite imageryPark bench beside bare winter trees overlooking a snow-dusted riverbank with a bridge visible in the distanceNarrow dirt trail along a snowy riverbank lined with dry golden grasses and bare trees, a bridge visible in the distanceFamily of four bundled in winter jackets and hats posing for a selfie outdoors with a fluffy white dog in front