2015 - 06 - 19: Day 5 of Scenic Destinations

Day 5
From Brule WI
To Delagoon Park in Fergus Falls MN 
Distance Traveled: 240 miles 

Brule River 

After packing up my campsite it was just a short drive to a short hike to see the Brule River.  I loved the blue reflection of the sky in the water

along hwy 2 a quaint antique shop 

From here I continued via Hwy 2 toward Duluth.  This really quaint antique shop called to me so I had to pull in to check it out.  Sadly it was not yet open but I wandered around and enjoyed the delights of the various buildings.

In Duluth  I enjoyed the view as I crossed the bridge over the St. Louis River.  A gas stop at Sam's club and I was on my way once more.  

I followed hwy 210 west through Cromwell to Wright where I stopped for a rest break and a picnic lunch.  

Garrison's "big fish" with view to Mille Lacs Lake 

Continuing through Tamarack, McGregor and then following Hwy 169 to Aitkin so I could stop in Garrison to see the view to Mille Lacs Lake 

view to Rice Lake which is part of the Mississippi River

From there I took Hwy 18 to Brainard where I stopped at Lum Park for view to Rice Lake (which is a part of the Mississippi River.  I also stopped at the Northern Pacific Center  (1511 Northern Pacific Rd) to see the historic rail road buildings that have now been converted to modern usage. 

Now I once more continued west on hwy 210 through Staples and Aldrich to Wadena.  

Now there was a lovely scenic stretch Henning, Vinning, Battle Lake and Underwood into Fergus Falls. I understand this strech of road is called the "viking trail" in honour of the history of the early settlers to this area. 

In Fergus Falls I found a lovely camp site in Delagoon Park on Pebble Lake.  Setting up for the evening went quickly and soon I was relaxing, walking around to enjoy views of the lake and reading as the sun set behind the trees that shaded my camping site.  

Renate Dundys Marrello 

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road map from Brule WI to Fergus Falls MN 

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