This morning’s hiking adventure began at the Swing Bridge Park Trailhead.
I began by taking in the view from the Rock Island Swing Bridge that was built in 1894. The bridge no longer extends across the Mississippi River as it is now a recreational pier.
Further away from the shore, the frozen river began to break apart into giant sheets of ice. The warm sun shimmered across the water as eagles soared above looking for their next meal.
As I began my hike along the Mississippi River Regional Trail, I could hear birds singing, and the trees creaked as the wind blew through them.
The trail offered several places to rest and overlooks to view the mighty Mississippi.
The Wakota Bridge/494 Bridge appeared in the distance stretching across the Mississippi River.
The trail went under the Wakota Bridge. I had to wait for a long train to pass by before I could make my way towards the top of the bridge.
The Mississippi River mirrored the brilliant blue sky as I crossed the Wakota Bridge.
Today’s hiking adventure was 8 miles.
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The floating ice sheets are beautiful!
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I wish we’d been able to get outside on such a sunny day during our recent visit to Minneapolis. Those ice floes on the river take on some amazing shapes!
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Sunday was the best weather day all year! It felt great to be outside. You will have to come back when the weather gets nicer.
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