After our time in Fargo last weekend, we traveled east to Detroit Lakes to spend some time with my brother and sister-in-law. They graciously took us along on a road trip to Itasca State Park. The road trip was to see some fall color and to see the headwaters of the Mississippi River. The road trip was not a disappointment.
Only a few trees were showing color and then on just one side of the tree. But I did find areas where leaves were displaying their autumn colors.
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no bears were sited near the berries
the mailbox at the state park entrance
displaying animals native to Minnesota
Mary Gibbs Mississippi Headwaters Center
just a little walk...
Established in 1891, Itasca is Minnesota's oldest state park. Today, the park totals more than 32,000 acres and includes more than 100 lakes. Walk across the mighty Mississippi as it starts its winding journey 2,552 miles to the Gulf of Mexico. Itasca is one of Minnesota's seven National Natural Landmarks.
...amongst the green trees
there it is, the Headwaters
The headwaters of the Mississippi River are clearly defined by a 44-foot-long (13 m) long outlet dam at the north end of Lake Itasca. This setup allows tourists to wade in shallow water or cross over it by way of the bridge constructed of logs. ~ Wikipedia
discussing the speed of the river's flow
a brave man walking across the Mississippi
more berries
the aspen had some color
Mary Gibbs (1879-1983) was the state park superintendent in March & April 1903; the first woman park manager in North America
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