Itasca State Park

When I was in Minnesota for 4th of July weekend, Jason, Dad and I went to Itasca State Park. 

 "Here 1,475 ft above the ocean the mighty Mississippi begins to flow on its winding way
2,552 miles to the Gulf of Mexico"

Of course you have to walk across the rocks!  And Jason was happy to do it.

More than once... with a little clowning around.

Beautiful scenery at Itasca State Park, I'd like to come back in the fall to photograph the colorful leaves.

The tall trees made a canopy over head.

And, our finale was climbing the steps of the fire tower to take in the beautiful view from above (while catching our breath!). 

Minnesota Loons

Minnesota is beautiful in the summertime, and this year I made a quick trip home for 4th of July weekend.

We went boating on Fishhook Lake to see the loons.  It was a beautiful, sunny day - nice to be on the water.

I love their black and white coloring.  And their red eyes which are hard to see as they are set in velvet black.