Winter Hiking at its best
Cleveland Metroparks’ North Chagrin Reservation is one of my favorite places. The big, old woods of the park beckon us to explore their secrets, even in the dead of winter. From a wide variety of trees to deep cold ravines, to rock outcroppings above frozen streams, this park is truly a winter wonderland.
I took this photo of a black-capped chickadee on my hand at the overlook shelter at the end of the Overlook Trail in A.B. Williams Memorial Woods, a National Natural Landmark located in North Chagrin Reservation. People have fed them there for years, so they are very tame. It is a great place to take kids for a surreal natural experience they will never forget.
Check out a few of the trails at North Chagrin:
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February 22nd, 2010 at 10:01 pm
I visit nature parks in my area from the smallest to the largest. Every time I read about one in another place I want to go there too. A place where birds are as tame as that must be wonderful. The nature parks in Ohio sound very similar to mine, so I think I'd feel very comfortable there right away.
February 24th, 2010 at 7:01 am
Michigan is very similar to Ohio in terms of species and habitats. You would be right at home here. We have some great natural wonders. If you are ever down this way drop me a line and I can recommend some great parks to explore.