Driving central Minnesota

Woke up to more fog in Duluth, can't even see the bridge this morning. Packed up and headed West!

Still enjoying fall colors, but not as vivid as in Michigan. Again could be that the tree mix doesn't have as many of the reds, or also we are seeing more gray trees that look like their leaves have dropped. Or they died. Minnesota apparently had a tough summer also. The staff person at our campground tonight said this is the lowest she has ever seen the Buffalo river. And they had smoke issues with the Canadian fires.

Pretty much drove right through the center of the state with lots of lakes to peak at. Lunched at Knuckleheads Bar and Grill in Hill City, by Hill Lake. Good food, had a patty melt and thought of mother! ❤ Tom had some monster hot roast beef sandwich with mash potatoes and gravy, and still wanted ice cream.

Gassed up, groceried up in Walker City near Leech Lake, and quick stop in Ackeley which claims to be the birthplace of Paul Bunyan. Although I think several towns in this area claim that distinction!

Spending the evening at Buffalo River State Park. Nice small state park, with electric hook up. Cottonwoods and oaks,, gentle breeze...park is maybe 25% full, and it only has about 40 sites, so very quiet. Showers and bathroom closed for season, but they do have some vault toilets....Weather clearing up and I would say it was mid to high 60s today. Saw some blue!Read more