A hidden gem located in Madison!

Governors Island is a small natural park;  part of the island is privately owned, and one main trail runs the island’s perimeter. We went for an afternoon walk. The weather was 30 degrees, and it was nice for an afternoon hike. The trail was very slippery with ice at this time of the year; I suggest you wear Yarktrax for safety. My husband slipped on the trail, so pay attention. We looped around for half a mile before returning to the parking lot. The trial is easy to follow from the gate, and you won’t get lost; it’s a busy lake right now with ice fishermen, and parking can be tricky. We enjoyed the afternoon walk. It was peaceful, and the view was gorgeous, as always. The trail is flat and dog-friendly. The trail is tiny, but I highly recommend this park for families. My daughter, who is three years old, enjoyed this short hike to the lake for the first time. I can’t wait to check it out in the summer.

This was one of the days we just needed to get in a car for a drive as a family and go on the adventure; my daughter fell asleep on our way and napped on my back for the entire hike. It was 30 degrees.

My daughter and I are wearing the beanie from sundayafternoons.com. They are insulated and have a double layer; it is one size fits all and comes in three colors.

This is the link to my hat if you like it: https://www.sundayafternoons.com/p/celeste-beanie/

Learn to enjoy every minute of your life. Be happy now. Don’t wait for something outside of yourself to make you happy in the future. Think about the precious time you have to spend, whether at work or with your family. Every minute should be enjoyed and savored.
Earl Nightingale

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