The orchard was hard to leave it was such a nice spot. But off we went toward the river towns first along the Mississippi and then the St Croix. We crossed into MN and the town of Red Wing - of the shoe fame, saw the factories along the river and visited a park for our last view of the Mississippi. Then across to Wisconsin and the town of Hudson. Unfortunately our carefully planned route had a long detour but we arrived and strolled some of the main street where we found a chocolate croissant (but not as good as Cindy’s). Across to MN again now along the St Croix Scenic Byway to Osceola (WI again), Taylors Falls (MN) and St Croix (WI). Yes, it was confusing. We were able to take a short hike in the Interstate State Park (MN) to the Glacial Pot Holes and in the Interstate State Park (WI) for the River Bluff Trail and Lake O’the Dalles. We stopped for the night at a home on five acres back in MN - a Boondockers Welcome site complete with peacock.
Cascades Falls near Osceola
One of the pot holes. There are about 2500 from softball to house size. This one is about 8 feet across.
My postcard shot of the St Croix River and the waiting excursion boat.
Oh, did I mention I photographed a mermaid? Walking back from the River Bluff trail across a trail that led to the Lake O’the Dalles, we spotted her. Fame awaits.