Category Archives: History
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
Bemidji
July 27, 2018 You know a child is growing up when their taste changes. You are no longer restricted to Kraft Mac & Cheese and ramen soup. Chloe has been expanding her palate over the last few years but had … Continue reading
Itasca State Park
July 25-28, 2018 We decided that since we were “Up North” that it would be a good time to check out the headwaters of the Mississippi River so we booked into Itasca State Park. Just listing all that Itasca has … Continue reading
Vince Shute’s Bears
July 24, 2018 We spent an awesome evening with about 50 black bears at Vince Shute’s. Vince Shute’s has been and may still be controversial. Let me explain. Vince Shute ran a lumber camp at this site for several decades. … Continue reading
North Canoe Program
July 24, 2018 Our third and final boat tour was more do-it-yourself. It is their North Canoe program and we loved it! Two Rangers come out in full character dressed as Voyageurs and “recruited” us to try out for a … Continue reading
Voyageurs Rainy Lake Visitor Center and Heritage Garden
July 23, 2018 One Visitor Center down, two to go. We headed to International Falls and the Rainy Lake Visitor Center. This is Voyageur’s largest, fanciest visitor center. It is the only one open year round. They cut ice roads … Continue reading
Voyageurs National Park – Kabetogama Visitor Center
July 22, 2018 We were back at the Kab Visitor Center early the next morning to finish our exploration and check in for our boat tour. Like I mentioned, there is a waiting list so if you booked but arrive … Continue reading
Soudan Mine
July 21, 2018 The Soudan Mine is the oldest and deepest iron ore mine in Minnesota and was operated by United States Steel until 1962. It was donated to the state to be preserved as a state park. To get … Continue reading
Dorothy Molter “The Root Beer Lady”
July 20, 2018 Dorothy Molter lived life on her terms. Women in the 1930s, 40s, and 50s didn’t have many options – homemaker, secretary, teacher, nurse. She became a nurse but chose to spend her life, mostly alone, on what … Continue reading
Steamship America
July 15, 2018 Threads of Life Post As we wandered about on our summer trek, we noticed little threads connecting many of the places we’ve seen. We didn’t intentionally go looking for these connections, they were just there. One of … Continue reading
Spirit of the Woods 