Nestled between Fort Snelling State Park and Minnehaha Falls Regional Park, Coldwater Spring is an historically significant natural spring. It holds cultural significance to both Dakota and Ojibway as well as being part of the Fort Snelling National Historic Landmark. The park is managed by the National Park Service as part of the Mississippi National River and Recreation Area and has restored prairie, wetland and oak savanna areas. You can see a video of the spring below. Coldwater time lapse from Douglas Feltman on Vimeo. The park has a stroller-accessible trail to the spring. Additionally, there are many opportunities for wildlife viewing and photography through native prairies and wildflowers. The national park service recommends bird and nature watching and suggests you may see turkey, deer and possibly coyotes. You can even listen to these mobile ranger tours on your phone as you walk.Related Articles:
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