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.