We will have to return another day, it seemed closed, but parking lot was open. My review is on the experience we had in the winter. We went to the grounds to explore and have a beautiful hike in the snow. I have heard wonderful things about the grounds; that it’s a hidden gem. I hope to one day return when it’s spring or summer and truly experience what the preserve has to offer. I do, however, wish the parking lot was closed if the trails and center are both closed. This would offer people a better understanding to not enter. We parked, walked around hoping to walk the trails and felt as if we were violating many rules due to the signage that is placed everywhere. Many signs to read with instructions. We did not walk the trails or go inside any structures, for they were closed. We went to other preserves on the same day to get nature photography shots and felt more welcomed to enjoy the wintry aspect of nature. If you are planning to visit this establishment I would call ahead or check in with their online/media page before making a trip out.

A private residence has erected structures preventing access along the canyon with personally printed signs dictating no access on behalf of the county yet no county employee or official was involved in this action. Can someone from the FPD look into this? Private residents tried to eject me from the trail as well.

No dogs allowed

Great place to bike. We did 20 miles. Path was level and clean. You can tell this place is kept up nicely.

well managed nature preserve with a unique ecosystem. stairwell is currently not operational so tours are not being done of the canyon, but you can see it from the main path a little.

I love the habitat restoration work

We keep trying to go cross country skiing here, but the online rental signup is a joke and seems filled up/rented out the minute it goes online every week. Those answering the phone seem inexperienced and not enthused to be there. Hopefully the summer seasons are better there!

Quarry, trails, saying, and fossils. Be ready for a lot of walking and the long nature trails. Fossils and sky walk programs. Ski rental. Very knowledgeable people. 2 areas close together.

It was a very pretty place to go walk around at

The shops were really cool and the museum was interesting. The mounds were alright... however, there was a feeling of spiritual neglect to the mounds, as you realize people are mostly there to make money and there's not much thought as to investing in beautifying the nature part

This is a great place to visit with family and friends.

Very clean. Quiet. Good trails for walking. Good experience!

Beautiful grounds, lovely area to sit and watch hummingbirds. Tons of hummingbird feeders and other types of bird feeders. Prime spot for birdwatching, even in winter. Staff is very friendly and knowledgeable.

Great wildlife exhibits and wildlife in preserve. Hummingbirds and more.

Nice place to fish and relax for a while.

It's a great place to check out for birds 🐦, you will always see some, admittedly there are extremely good days and then some not as good. June, July and August are great for Hummingbirds