Are you tired of running on the streets of Morris? Believe it or not, there are a number of parks and reserves nearby with miles of trails to explore!

Glacial Lakes State Park
Found five miles south of Starbuck, Glacial Lakes offers over 15 miles of dirt trails, grass trails, wood chip trails, and gravel roads. You can loop several kettle lakes and run through the forest and prairie grasses. Daily admission is $2.

Gritman Wetland and Wildlife Demonstration Area
The wetlands can be found three miles east of Pomme de Terre park on Highway 10. A 2.5 mile auto trail (gravel road) runs through the park, as well as other small (~ 1 mile) grass and dirt loops. Admission is free and the park is open from "sunrise to sunset."

Lake Carlos State Park
Lake Carlos is found ten miles north of Alexandria and boasts over 15 miles of trails over rolling hills. Daily admission is $2.

Pomme de Terre River
Obviously not a recommended destination in the summer, the Pomme de Terre River is a great place to snowshoe or cross-country ski in the winter. Out on the frozen river you'll find solitude, nature, and most importantly, none of those crazy Morris drivers. Snowmobile traffic on the river is light to none, so the only thing you'll be sharing your stretch of the waterway with is other outdoor enthusiasts and the occasional deer.

Runestone County Park
This county park can be found just off of County Highway 103, which is on Highway 27 east of Hoffman. This gem of a park has almost ten miles of trails with surprising variety. Admission is free and bathroom facilities are available.