Friluftsliv at Troll Hagen

It couldn't have been a nicer day than last Saturday at Troll Hagen in Timberlakes. The weather was cool, the mosquitos were subdued, the wildflowers were out in abundance, and the company was wonderful. All the elements of friluftsliv ("free outdoor living") were there. And as a bonus, we got a preview of the rosemaling that will be on the Crossings 200 float as well as a look at Jim Barton's impressive model railroad layout.

One of several panels of rosemaling that will be attached to the Crossings 200 float.

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At the bench built by the Jim and Marie Barton's son.

Indian Paintbrush

Sign marking the Moose Trail

Sign donated by Jim Barton

Jim Barton donated this sign (and others) to help mark the trail.

Mule deer

Primrose

Danger Bridge

Marie teaches us about the bench and trails.

Troll Hagen (Troll Garden)

Detail of layout (is that a hytte?)

Jim describes how he designed and crafted the layout.

Control panel for the model railroad layout.

Jim spent many years creating this N-scale layout--one of five layouts he has created.