I spend a lot of time on Minnehaha Creek. A sanctuary about a mile from my home. While skiing and hiking along the creek, I have seen and been part of some amazing things. If you have some memories of your time on the creek, share a comment and I’ll incorporate into the posting.
Early morning Ice Fog
Long Shadows of Winter
Fox Tracks crossing the creek.
Mink on the bike path
River Otter plunge hole and slide
River Otter Tracks
Reader Laura Arndt, shared the following comment: “Big Willow is my favorite place to be, no matter what season it is!!! “
Late afternoon Sundog
Reader Dean Hansen shared this memory: “Ahh, Minnehaha Creek. (Actually, it’s pronounced “crick”, but you know that, right?) I grew up between Bloomington and Cedar avenues two houses south of 49th Street. We spent countless hours playing near the crick and in the surrounding Minnehaha Park when we were kids. There was a fine sliding hill just to the north of where 17th Avenue South hits 49th Street, and this hill was packed with kids in the winter. Back when we had real winters (1945 to maybe 1957). Somewhere in the attic are 16 mm color movies my dad took of us kids tobogganing on that famous hill. “
A crow landed leaving its wing and tail feathers in the snow.
A crow flying close to the ground, but never touching.
Lu Harland contributed the following memory: “I used to play down by the creek as well, but in Hopkins by Knollwood Plaza. I use to love catching crayfish under the rocks and tubing down the creek with our bumper tennis shoes on.”
Water Lily frozen in time
Shapes created by nature
A rooster snowdrift
Eagles patrol the creek
Mookie
Sunset in January
Wow, such beautiful photos!
Beautiful photos, are these on the headwaters? The dog looks familiar-we were on the creek Sunday, our two dogs were playing with a dog that looked just like this pup.
hi larry, I use to play down by the creek as well, but in Hopkins by knollwood plaza. I use to love catching crayfish under the rocks and tubing down the creek with our bumper tennis shoes on. thanks for sharing
Wow, these pictures are absolutely amazing! Some of my favorite memories with you are on the creek. I think my favorite time is going out at the “Ma’ariv” when day meets night.
Larry, thanks for sharing your eyes. They take in so much beauty.
Thank you for sharing such powerful, yet peaceful photographs.
Beautiful Larry, really quite wonderful….
Amazing photos! Big Willow is my favorite place to be, no matter what season it is!!!
Great shots. Over how many years were the pictures taken?
What great pictures Larry. Last weekend near Buffalo I spotted an eagle’s nest with an eagle in it and one by its side. A little early for kiddos?
Oh my Larry….these are absolutely beautiful!
These are beautiful. Thank you for sharing!