Minnesota Summer

I’m spending two months in Minnesota this summer, June and July. And I realize Minnesota is known for its lakes, state bird (the mosquito) and two seasons (long underwear, the 4^th of July, and back to long underwear). However, this is one of my first impressions of the central part of the state. On my drive north there were row after row of lilac hedges.

I’m staying in an RV park north of Miltona, if you can’t find it on a map, it’s about 14 miles north of Alexandria or 80 miles northwest of St Cloud. This area is known as Lake Country’s Front Door.

The park looks like this during the week

And like this on the 4th of July weekend

Good Breakfast

Part of the 4th of July Parade

I’ve visited several lakes in the area.

Before the Minnesota government shut down, I visited this
state park, enjoyed the scenery and hiked the trail.



I had a chance to visit with new RVer friends I’d met in Texas.
They summer in Nevis, Minnesota. We drove north to

On the trail                         It’s a long way down (the photo below
                                               is of the post supporting the bridge)

  
One of several cabins                    Too early in the year to take the
                                                               boat tour

                                           Lake Itasca

A little rest in front the Visitor’s Center

Caretaker Women

On down the trail



              Walking across the Mississippi

Yes, I walked across the Mississippi.

No, I still can’t walk on water.

Back up the trail on a different path

On our way back to Nevis we came upon a couple of interesting sites.

Lake George, MN Post Office                and in the road!          

That was a great two day trip.

My journey continues in the next blog “Minnesota Summer (part 2)”.