Big Woods Park Ranger Laurel Quill

Laurel and Melvin

Nerstrand-Big Woods State Park has something to offer visitors during any season: view wildflowers in spring; cool off near the waterfall in summer; experience incredible colors in fall; and ski the wooded trails in winter. Listen in as Andy and Dave interview Laurel Quill, the new State Park Ranger.  Laurel shares her background, her excitement of becoming the new State Park Ranger/Manger and the upcoming Candlelight Event at the park on February 1st.

Big Woods Park Ranger, Laurel Quill

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