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Friday,
July 12, 2019:
Mark and Paula headed to
Itasca State Park, near Park Rapids, MN.
Paula enjoyed the view of Lake Itasca from Peace Pipe Vista. |
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This is an old-growth forest from before the logging days of
the early 20th century. There was a blow-down in a storm a few years back that toppled a number of large trees. |
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A tour boat is often seen on Lake Itasca. |
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The Dynamic Duo couldn't help but get their photo taken at the headwaters,
where the Mississippi River begins. |
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This spot attracts a lot of people. |
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This is the first bridge on the river, just 100 feet downstream. It is
also the shortest bridge on the Mississippi River. |
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The forest sports tall trees. |
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This one is the "Big White Pine," a tree several hundred years old. How
big is it, Paula? |
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Then it was time to climb the fire lookout tower. Mark went up and
Paula stayed on the ground to keep her lunch down. |
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The view was good for 20 miles that day. |
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| A site worth seeing. |
Quote of the day:
 This
is a great state park. Mark
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Questions, Comments? Email Mark Persons teki@mwpersons.com |
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