Post for May 15, 2021
As a kid, Itaska State Park was the first place I spent days exploring. At first, 15-year old Steve headed to the headwaters for the Mississippi River, but after that, I explored the amazing network of foot-trails and sights.
Forty years after my first trip to Itaska, I spent the day here to give my legs a rest, so there’s no map today. I also rested my soul with all the lovely sights, and could feel 15 year-old Steve on the trails.
Cycling through forests in Itaska felt much better than forests I’d cycled through days before.
Wonderful bike trails.
I always like locking my bike to a “No Bikes” sign.
This is the main lodge at Itaska State Park, Douglas Lodge. I love the archatechture.
This staircase is short walk from Douglas Lodge.
I’ve gone to folk concerts here.
This is a rebuilt store, from the ealry days of Itaska State Park.
Love wildflowers.
Sunsets are even more special here.
Beautiful! Will you be bringing a small vessel of water from Lake Itasca with you all the way the mouth of the Mississippi?
Karl
Great idea! Unfortunately, I’m quite certain I’d spill it, probably in some grocery-store parking-lot a mile before the end. 🙂