Author Archives: Phoenix 2552
Lincoln’s New Salem
September 29, 2018 Lincoln’s New Salem, an Illinois State Historic Site puts a different spin on Abraham Lincoln’s life. It’s here where you can see him as a human being, not much different than other people living in New Salem, … Continue reading
Lincoln Home National Historic Site
September 28, 2018 The Lincoln Home National Historic Site provides a unique look into the life and times of Abraham Lincoln. The National Park Service has four city block preserved and is restoring the houses to the way they were … Continue reading
Effigy Mounds National Monument and Pikes Peak State Park
August 3-4, 2018 Effigy Mounds National Monument Another short hop south took us to Effigy Mounds National Monument. We rolled right into the visitor center with the rig and had no problem parking. It was a wickedly hot day once … Continue reading
Historic Fort Snelling, St. Paul, MN
August 1, 2018 Fort Snelling has a long, and occasionally ignoble, history. The fort is located on a high bluff at Bdote, pronounced buh-doe-tay, a Dakota word meaning “where waters come together.” Specifically it refers to the confluence of the … Continue reading
Wabasha, National Eagle Center, Lark Toys and Big River Resort
August 1-2, 2018 National Eagle Center in Wabasha National Eagle Center Our next stop was a short drive south along the Mississippi River to Wabasha. This is a cute little town where the National Eagle Center can be found. Another … Continue reading
St. Anthony Falls Lock & Dam/Mississippi Queen Riverboat Cruise
July 31, 2018 In 1680 Father Louis Hennepin was the first European to see the falls and named them for St. Anthony. The village of St. Anthony, later part of Minneapolis, was founded on the east bank of the river … Continue reading
Interstate State Park (MN)
July 31, 2018 I spotted Interstate State Park while checking on the National Park and talked John into stopping (it was right there and Chloe needed some more activities for her Minnesota Naturalist Patch). They also have a small but … Continue reading
St Croix National Scenic Riverway
July 31, 2018 What had been planned as a somewhat relaxing day driving into Wisconsin to visit the St. Croix National Scenic Riverway Visitor Center so Chloe could earn her Junior Ranger badge became another jam packed touring day. I’m … Continue reading
Minnesota Zoo
July 30, 2018 The Minnesota Zoo was amazing. We spent the entire day there from opening to closing. They had a full schedule of feedings and keeper talks so we got online ahead of time to plan our day. Chloe … Continue reading
Mall of America (MOA)
July 29, 2018 I hate shopping. I hate malls. I had NO interest in hitting Mall of America… but it was one of those “you HAVE to” locations and we were passing it just about every day. So to appease … Continue reading
Spirit of the Woods 