Park
Carpenter Nature Center
8 locals recommend
Location
12805 St Croix Trail S
Hastings, MN
Tips from locals
Our family loves this place. Inside the visitor center, you'll find live native animals, including turtles, frogs, and raptors. There are trails to explore, and a pumpkin patch and apple orchard. Great for families and couples, this nature center has events often, from bird banding to preschool programs.
Beautiful trails with stunning river views and seasonal fruits (apples, raspberries, etc..). Occasionally have rescue animals in the main building. And you can get here right out the back yard!!
An Award Winning Nature Center. Lovely hiking trails. The best Apple Shed in the fall. Naturalists always on duty. And Ohhhh...what a view.