Nature

A natural space where you can stop and grab a snack at a golf course, count me in. We hit the trail at the Mariana Butte for this month's NOCO Mapped. I would classify this natural space more closely as a trailhead compared to open space, as it does not have any area for communing, picnic tables, or flat land for kids or dogs to play. It does host an entrance to the Mariana Butte Trail system. 

If you are anything like us, you love seeing the vibrant colors in the spring and summer, and those first buds popping through the cold ground give you a serotonin burst you didn’t know you were waiting for every spring. But if you are anything like us, you also kind of tune out from all garden care once the buds start to fall. Every fall, I think to myself I should care for my garden now to get it prepped for next spring, but I get so lost in where to start that I just don’t

This small natural area is perfect for a quick stroll or a stop by the river.

Let’s take a look at what each space offers, the best for kids, dogs, and even a nice work from open space, each one has different benefits. Most importantly we are going to see how long I can before I run out of new open spaces.  This Month: Gateway Lakes Natural Space