“nature camp”
The 329-acre park features paved and hiking trails, a pond, and a historical man-made sandstone cave. In the winter months, cross country skis and snowshoes are available for rent to use in the park. Year-round classes, day camps, trips, and activities are offered by Nature Center staff.
Within park boundaries, you can find a pond, a sandstone cave, and more than 8 miles of hiking trails, including paved trails. There is also a nature center building that is fully staffed, and also houses animals native to Minnesota.
Animals that live at the nature center include snakes, turtles, fish, frogs, a Saw-Whet Owl, Eastern Screech Owl, and an American Kestrel. They also have an indoor honeybee hive. Once you’ve learned about the local animals, you can grab a wildlife checkoff list and head to the trails.
There are various trails that meander through the park, some are family-friendly, while others are a bit more strenuous. During the winter months, these same trails can be used for cross country skiing, as well as snowshoeing.
Fossil hunting is also a popular activity in the park.
We think a trip here is one of the best things to do in Rochester, MN!
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Quarry Hill Nature Center
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- Sun - Sat: 5:00 am - 6:00 pm
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