It is 100% required if you live in Northeastern Minnesota to enjoy our Ice Palace. Unlike the Twin Cities versions, ours is totally created by Mother Nature! Drive inland from Two Harbors via Lake County 2 (Forest Road #15), and after about 20 miles the world will be transformed. The damp Christmas weather including wet snow has transformed the forest. It’s is now flocked and iced … deciduous and pines trees alike. Stop off at the Greenwood Creek Bird Feeders, which is where I photographed this Blue Jay. The parking area is perfectly plowed, and if you have a warm enough day … enjoy a hike along the snowmobile trail (Forest Road #813). Although snowmobile traffic is very rare, make certain you do not block the trail when parking your car. Check the forecast in advance and visit on a sunny day. You will fall in love with the region. Yesterday I saw two different foxes hunting the roadside within a couple of hundred yards of the birdfeeders. I normally turn around at Sand River. Do NOT walk on Sand River. Although the overnight lows have been way below zero, the current makes for thin ice in spots.

Greenwood Creek Bird Feeders Blue Jay

Langley River Frostscape