Day Trip hasn't been in my vocabulary for some years, and so, yes, this was a big one. Our main objective was to visit a lumber mill up north to order stair treads and wood paneling for part of the basement ceiling.
Once that business was done, we were off to the state park.
Trees were newly decked in an April snow. They were worth photographing.
Ever wondered what the beginning of the Mississippi River looks like? Wonder no longer.
A trip to Itasca State Park is incomplete without checking out our old haunts of years past. Like the big log cabin the entire extended family, crock pots, and vast amounts of food crowded into every June to celebrate my grandparent's wedding anniversary years on end. Bagels, hot chocolate, and Lucky Charms for breakfast are particularly imprinted on my memory. Eaten in that lovely screened-in porch.
The beautiful stone stairs to get from lodge to lake.
And the cabin on the lake made of massive logs and impressive door hardware.
My phone did fairly well capturing photos on this snow-lit day. But I'm sure Dad's Canon did better.
P.S. We did a bit of thrifting on our way out to the park. Two pink tinted apothecary jars were my happy finds. Five new glasses in mint condition were added to our cupboards from the stop as well. Those of you who love a good thrift find understand the thrill.
