Winter is a great time to be out taking photos! The sun is at a low angle all day long, and the air contains much less moisture due to the colder temperature making for fantastic visibility.
Join us as we spend a couple hours photographing the area around the Old Cedar Avenue bridge. Don Tredinnick of Frozen Hiker Photography will provide guidance along the way to help you capture great images.
This program is intended for those looking to further their photography skills. No experience needed. No registration required.
Questions? Contact MinnesotaValley@fws.gov or call (952) 854-5900.
Date and Time: Saturday, February 07, 2026, from 10am-12pm
Location: Meet us at the trailhead at Old Cedar Avenue. 9551 Old Cedar Ave S, Bloomington, MN 55425
Registration Information: There is no registration.
Activity Level: This program is outdoors. About one mile of distance is covered, with slow movement and plenty of stops to take photos. This program is led by Don Tredinnick of Frozen Hiker Photography.
What to Bring: Warm clothes, boots, hats, and gloves are recommend, as is dressing in layers for the temperature. Hand warmers and traction devices for your boots are also recommended.
Bring a camera or use the one on your phone! For those with cameras with interchangeable lenses, lenses with focal lengths between 24mm and 105mm is ideal. A polarizing filter is optional (a polarized pair of sunglasses works great for phones).
Accessibility: Accessibility at Bloomington Ferry:
There are no restrooms or water fountains at this location. There are no dedicated handicap parking spots. Bloomington Ferry and River Bottoms trails are natural surface, mostly flat, with entries to trails moderately sloped. Minnesota Valley State Trail is handicap accessible, paved and mostly flat, with access via a pedestrian bridge. Depending on seasonal trail conditions, natural surface paths may be snowy and may not always be suitable for strollers or wheelchairs. There are no benches in the area. Kiosk is a <0.1 mile distance from the parking lot.
The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service is committed to providing access to these events for all participants. Please direct all requests for sign language interpreting services, close captioning, or other accommodation needs at least ten business days before the event to Oscar Hernandez at oscar_hernandez@fws.gov.
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Old Cedar Avenue
9551 Old Cedar Ave SBloomington,55425MN