tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4309293625176086078.post3901836704433018294..comments2023-12-28T17:18:03.050-05:00Comments on In the Direction of Our Dreams: Biking to the Headwaters and Wild Rice HotdishSherryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00328866430156879312noreply@blogger.comBlogger24125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4309293625176086078.post-58039904153961181542014-07-20T11:40:39.751-04:002014-07-20T11:40:39.751-04:00Wow! They didn't skimp on portions of that ric...Wow! They didn't skimp on portions of that rice dish! Looked good- just remove the hamburger for me please and add some more mushrooms. Reminds me of past Thanksgivings at my aunt's house. She weighed 125 pounds her whole life I think (and she was 5' 7' I think). We'd have wild rice and I'd be disappointed because that took the place of mashed potatoes. xxxoooRazzlehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02045062757481697590noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4309293625176086078.post-86011541762157798132014-07-19T18:34:58.976-04:002014-07-19T18:34:58.976-04:00I love Itasca and their great woods and waters, bu...I love Itasca and their great woods and waters, but I do not understand why the Mary Gibbs Visitor Center is all outside and the expensive building is reserved for sales in the Gift Shop and Cafe and the restrooms. When the weather is inclement, as it often is, visitors are screwed and can only chose between shopping and eating but not reading about the interesting natural & cultural history, geology and wildlife of the park. Sad the emphasis on money.Davidhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10739352885582343624noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4309293625176086078.post-11984121964547352082014-07-18T21:06:43.509-04:002014-07-18T21:06:43.509-04:00The Heartwaters Caretaker bronze is absolutely bea...The Heartwaters Caretaker bronze is absolutely beautiful -- I love that it's "Heartwaters" instead of simply "Headwaters." Your story of it is well-told, too. (Haha, OF COURSE you stop at every point of interest along the way! That's one of the qualities that makes you such wonderful travelers!) Laurel (www.ravenandchickadee.com)https://www.blogger.com/profile/09133248112440273123noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4309293625176086078.post-18116833502251544812014-07-18T18:50:12.803-04:002014-07-18T18:50:12.803-04:00The Headwaters sculpture is indeed inspiring! It ...The Headwaters sculpture is indeed inspiring! It is wonderful to see you both enjoying your time so much. Dex Day! Oh, yeah!<br /><br /> Virtual hugs,<br /><br /> Judie Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4309293625176086078.post-5505888012687570942014-07-18T07:18:19.817-04:002014-07-18T07:18:19.817-04:00Even though the weasels may kill more than they ca...Even though the weasels may kill more than they can eat I'll bet it benefits some other animal that might be hungry. It seems there's always a reason for everything when you dig deep enough. LOVE the sculpture, I misted up just a tiny bit reading your description. The Native Americans sure had a way of respecting how we all fit in on this planet together. Too bad the Europeans didn't take time to learn from the "savages" instead of decimating their culture, right? I took note of the hotdish...I have buffalo burgers from Trader Joes's I could crumble up and make it with....Pam https://www.blogger.com/profile/05979446142128610261noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4309293625176086078.post-91289001773734334842014-07-17T23:41:56.460-04:002014-07-17T23:41:56.460-04:00Yet another great trail. Old visitor centers, esp...Yet another great trail. Old visitor centers, especially CCC, are so much more interesting buildings than the new ones. I'm seeing a lot more 'info' boards put outside. Hope that doesn't been shorter hours for the visitor centers. Hard to believe you're standing ankle deep in the mighty Mississippi. Hope you didn't get eaten alive by the mosquitoes there. My motto, dessert first because I can. :)Gaelynhttp://geogypsytraveler.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4309293625176086078.post-16208813848800566542014-07-17T20:37:44.153-04:002014-07-17T20:37:44.153-04:00You got some 'splaining to do. Riding your bi...You got some 'splaining to do. Riding your bikes on the trail when the sign said it was closed. Then doing a post about your ride and putting it on the Internet. Hope you've got a good lawyer... :cDPaul and Marti Dahlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17332654035718777839noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4309293625176086078.post-85166799196061166602014-07-17T19:28:34.419-04:002014-07-17T19:28:34.419-04:00ah. . .the joy of being an adult. . .you can have ...ah. . .the joy of being an adult. . .you can have your malt first. . .LOL!<br /><br />Glad to get a peek of the the headwaters before we get there. . .at least I know what to expect! <br /><br />Loved it. . .<br /><br /><br />Janice Williford Evanshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07322596945199192769noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4309293625176086078.post-87037202200145975862014-07-17T11:03:17.512-04:002014-07-17T11:03:17.512-04:00Heartwaters is very moving. I love that she invit...Heartwaters is very moving. I love that she invites people to connect with her :-). Growing up in the desert, water always equaled life, a gift we didn't take for granted. <br /><br />Good thing weasels are as small as they are - they sound scarier than bears!! <br /><br />Malt before meal - works for me :-)!Jodee Gravelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02247098923871155546noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4309293625176086078.post-39389311247271560192014-07-17T10:02:59.764-04:002014-07-17T10:02:59.764-04:00Love that bronze- What a great view of the mighty...Love that bronze- What a great view of the mighty river's beginnings.Catherine, Jo Beth and Gracehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06889362286725037937noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4309293625176086078.post-36046239513121106562014-07-17T08:51:21.780-04:002014-07-17T08:51:21.780-04:00Your time at Itasca has really been full of great ...Your time at Itasca has really been full of great activities. So happy that you have seen and have done so much. I had no idea Minnesota offers so much. Nanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09372145654394782677noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4309293625176086078.post-69859263943427949032014-07-17T08:38:32.313-04:002014-07-17T08:38:32.313-04:00So cool to be able to see the beginning of the Mis...So cool to be able to see the beginning of the Mississippi! The views from the bike trail are fabulous. That meal hotdish looks fantastic, and a blueberry malt!owensontheroadhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12076915620668491771noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4309293625176086078.post-8138947122334942552014-07-17T07:43:16.863-04:002014-07-17T07:43:16.863-04:00We are so happy to see the continued growth of bik...We are so happy to see the continued growth of bike paths and the Rails-To-Trails organization. When we first started traveling, it was hard to find good dedicated bike paths in a lot of the places we went. I think Minnesota it one of those states that has always been ahead of the game and I'm sure excited about traveling there with bikes in tow. Thanks for your wonderful detailed posts. Sharonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09408463925646609263noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4309293625176086078.post-26834785484674456562014-07-17T07:29:14.357-04:002014-07-17T07:29:14.357-04:00I remember the headwaters and thought it was neat ...I remember the headwaters and thought it was neat to go from East of the Mississippi to West of it. You had a full day. So much to see! The ducks & chipmunks were cute. And, that protector of the waters with the turtles was definitely a nice touch. Wish I was there!!Carrienoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4309293625176086078.post-2505408693829982262014-07-17T06:46:55.040-04:002014-07-17T06:46:55.040-04:00Always enjoy a good bike trail:o) What fun to ...Always enjoy a good bike trail:o) What fun to 'cross' the Mississippi!! Bill and Nancyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15623061930930874565noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4309293625176086078.post-55747701646402453452014-07-17T01:38:41.865-04:002014-07-17T01:38:41.865-04:00That is definitely an area to visit when we get up...That is definitely an area to visit when we get up to that part of the country. Love the bike trail. Should be very nice when it's all finished.Steve and Karen https://www.blogger.com/profile/06756346672179586954noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4309293625176086078.post-83818942309821172482014-07-17T00:42:27.387-04:002014-07-17T00:42:27.387-04:00Glad you had a pretty day - and, a malt :) I love...Glad you had a pretty day - and, a malt :) I love the sculpture.<br />MaggieAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4309293625176086078.post-15188842183259436192014-07-17T00:38:46.585-04:002014-07-17T00:38:46.585-04:00Nice bike trail which will be even better when it ...Nice bike trail which will be even better when it is finished. We haven't made it to MN or MI yet but looks like lots of interesting places to visit.Jim and Gaylehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13982110996137470496noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4309293625176086078.post-7280403624789768302014-07-16T23:40:20.781-04:002014-07-16T23:40:20.781-04:00I'm glad that you finally crossed the mighty M...I'm glad that you finally crossed the mighty Mississippi. I have made that crossing in all possible manner. I have to admit that I tend to use the bridge to avoid the queue at the rocks.<br /><br />One last suggestion as you depart Minnesota. Buffalo River State Park is gem on the way to North Dakota on Highway 10 in the town of Glyndon. Buffalo River (& the adjacent Big Bluestem SNA) protect a sizable chunk of tallgrass prairie. Less than 1% of native tallgrass prairie remain. I have found this spot to be a virtual wonderland of flowers and butterflies, the amount of biomass is astounding (no other biome on earth can match an intact tallgrass prairie). Be forewarned that this includes mosquitos, bring the nets. RTBaumnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4309293625176086078.post-38407563342290247382014-07-16T23:10:49.471-04:002014-07-16T23:10:49.471-04:00I loved that sculpture so much as well. Even have...I loved that sculpture so much as well. Even have a treasured photo with me behind her. Great stories. Sue Malonehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00332448503740101970noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4309293625176086078.post-1602824210601203582014-07-16T23:00:22.365-04:002014-07-16T23:00:22.365-04:00I agree we need to protect our nation's wonder...I agree we need to protect our nation's wonderful resources. One thing that sets us apart from any country I've visited is the fact that most of our natural attractions are free. Asking the people of a state to add a fee to their license isn't fair, in my opinion. The answer is to stop fighting all the senseless wars we get dragged into by the companies who are really making money on our involvement, and quit subcontracting everything out. It looks good on the books that a govt agency such as the Forest Service has such a low cost of operation, but the subcontractors aren't usually included in the figures. The govt. pays it all, so let's call it what it is and get federal employees to do everything more cheaply and better in the long run. And don't forget our wonderful volunteers, without whom everything would fall apart.Gypsyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18052445200220681513noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4309293625176086078.post-73457527682035262992014-07-16T22:56:24.629-04:002014-07-16T22:56:24.629-04:00Despaired of u ever showing or getting to the head...Despaired of u ever showing or getting to the headwaters...!!! It looked lovely.... but not at all like the Mississippi in Davenport, Iowa!!!! or further South. That rice looked yummy!!!Luci & Loreehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05532319517164921110noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4309293625176086078.post-13523727882917338392014-07-16T22:42:11.302-04:002014-07-16T22:42:11.302-04:00It's wonderful to see you having such a great ...It's wonderful to see you having such a great time this summer. Keep it coming :-).Al and Karenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02991509802471213755noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4309293625176086078.post-56413920983856269322014-07-16T22:31:27.067-04:002014-07-16T22:31:27.067-04:00Do you have time to visit the 'Lost 40' be...Do you have time to visit the 'Lost 40' before you head to ND? I think you would both love it. It's the 40 acres of old growth forest that were never logged. Within driving distance of Chippewa Nat'l Forest around Leech Lake.<br /><br />There were a gazillion people at the headwaters when I took my grandgirls there on July 3rd. It's something you just have to do.Travels with Emmahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00411769980205792011noreply@blogger.com