2017

Thanks So here we are at Mille lacs kathio state park in Minnesota. We are a little over an hour from the twin cities. When mary asked where we should go, I said "anywhere within a 100 mile radius in case we break down. Then I said we could go a little further one time, but keep it reasonable. So here we are. 

Having said that we are having a great time and the super 8 is running well. We left at 11am Monday and drove the whole way. One of the longer drives in the super 8. By the time we got here we were ready for a quick campfire and head to bed. 

Tuesday (the 4th of July) we took a little bike ride, then a short hike, and went swimming in the lake. 

 

We came back for a rest had dinner and set out for the observation tower. The boys were excited. We decided to walk as it looked like it was 1-2 miles and there is a trail (no bikes allowed). After being on the trail for a short time we noticed that the trail was a lure to provide food for the local ticks and mosquitos. It ended up being more like 3 miles and 139 stairs but there was a great view!

 So far this is the highlight of the trip for the boys. We took the road back as we felt that we donated enough blood for one day. On the road we saw a whitetail deer and a black bear crossing the road. We were glad we came back in the daylight.  We skipped watching fireworks and had a campfire instead. 

Today we are off to the turtle races and other fun opportunities. Stay tuned!