UPPER MISSISSIPPI

This is the Mighty Mississippi. Have really been surprised by the beauty of the upper Mississippi Valley. It is a wonderful place for boating and fishing.

A few of the places we visited in the area was the National Eagle Center where they work with injured eagles there are some that can not be released and they have them at the center for information and education shows.  I really liked the way they are treated.  They have outdoor arears that overlook the river and indoor area that is glass for overlooking the river.  Minnesota is the eagles tropical getaway for the winter.

I enjoyed the show they had.  Learned things I never knew.

We went to the Lark Toy Store.  They still do wooden pull toys made in the USA. They also have a hand carved carousel that was beautiful.

Did the Great River Road Wine Trail.  Of course bought a couple of bottles from Danzinger Vineyards and Garvin Height Vineyards.

Forgot the Vineyard pictures on on my phone and I have not figured out how to get them here yet.  the above picture is from the tasting room.

Went to the town of Red Wing where they make the boots.  Dennis tried on a few pairs of boots but still can't find any to fit.  They also have the Red Wing Pottery factory which is all still done on a wheel.  Watched a couple guys do some pieces.

Had lunch at a Reads Landing Brewing.  We tried a couple of their brews.  I liked them, Dennis not so much.

We have been staying in Wabash which is where Grumpy Old men was filmed.   We stayed at Big River Resort.  A nice little place. 

Have enjoyed our stay here.