Fall, Family & Fun

Fall is my favorite time of year, it's a time for sweaters, campfires, 

and to explore nature is at its best.

Yesterday morning I got up before the sun! 

I grabbed a cup of coffee and went to sit on our dock to see the sun rise in all it's beauty

The boats are coming out for the season, 

This is our view looking to the left of our place. 

Recently Rick's brother Brad & wife Julie bought a cabin on Long Lake about a mile North of us.

 It's pretty awesome having family here on the lake.

The four of us planned a trip to Itasca State Park yesterday. (only 30 miles from our cabin)

 It was a beautiful day, coolish and peaceful, and the leaves were PRIME COLORS.

Hard to see but the colors across the lake were outstanding

Julie was the first one over the "beginning" of the Mississippi River.

More selfies... using that "selfie stick" is a true art.

so pretty

The brothers, chatting as they walk.

The Fire Tower!

 I have been up this tower many times, 

so this time I stayed down and just watched everyone else go up, ha ha. 

The three waving from the top

You can spend hours in Itasca State Park, 

we brought a picnic lunch and then did the "Wilderness drive" around the park. 

There are many places along the drive to park and get out to see the sights. 

Have you been to Itasca.... tell me your favorite things to do there.