Category Archives: Nature Notes
Mark Twain Cave
October 18, 2018 As caves go, the Mark Twain Cave isn’t that spectacular. It can’t hold a candle compared to beauty and features of other caves we’ve been in such as Mammoth Cave, Wind Cave, and Jewel Cave. But this … 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
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
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
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
Mississippi Headwaters
July 26, 2018 This is what we’d looked forward to for a long time. We were at the headwaters of the Mississippi. For the next week we’d be tracking the river through Minneapolis and into northeastern Iowa. But here is … 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
Spirit of the Woods 