July 12, 2021 Author: Phyllis RootPhotographer: Kelly Povo Rushford Sand Barrens Scientific and Natural Area (SNA) is anything but barren.  Located in the driftless area of Minnesota, untouched by the most recent glaciers, it encompasses sand prairie, bluff prairie, forest, black oak woods, and a wealth of flowers. We’ve visited the site several times but … Continue reading Not-so-barren Barrens