8570 Lincoln St NE, Blaine, MN 55434

A private nature preserve and bird sanctuary, right in the middle of Minnesota’s civilization. The water invites canoeing, paddleboarding, and fishing in warm months, ice skating and skiing when it freezes. Anglers can expect crappies, large-mouthed bass, bluegill, catfish, and the occasional bullhead. Wildlife moves freely through the yard: red foxes, coyotes, raccoons, muskrats, snapping and painted turtles, deer, and wild turkeys. Overhead, the soundtrack belongs to owls, bald eagles, red-headed woodpeckers, cardinals, blue jays, redwing blackbirds, orioles, hummingbirds, ducks, geese, and the haunting call of loons. Ringed by weeping willows and cattails, the property offers room to build, explore, and retreat — with walking trails at the head of the lake accessible on foot or by bike. A sacred space for anyone drawn to the wonders of the outdoors.