

McMurtrie Preserve offers restored prairie, grassland ridges and small wetlands—ideal for wide landscape vistas, seasonal wildflowers, and songbird/raptor sightings. Best at golden hour for warm light and long shadows; spring and early summer for blooms and migration, fall for color and contrast, winter for minimalist frozen scenes. Trails are generally low-impact; parking along County Hwy M. Check local land trust for access rules and avoid trampling vegetation. Expect bugs in warm months and a


McMurtrie Preserve offers restored prairie, grassland ridges and small wetlands—ideal for wide landscape vistas, seasonal wildflowers, and songbird/raptor sightings. Best at golden hour for warm light and long shadows; spring and early summer for blooms and migration, fall for color and contrast, winter for minimalist frozen scenes. Trails are generally low-impact; parking along County Hwy M. Check local land trust for access rules and avoid trampling vegetation. Expect bugs in warm months and a