I did enjoy Beaver Creek Valley State Park. We love the Southern Minnesota state parks. They're not as crowded as the big headliners like Itasca, St. Croix, or the North Shore ones and they are every bit as beautiful. Sam and Darren love to trout fish. This stream was crystal clear and it was filled with wild watercress. So, you can have salad with or instead of trout depending on your luck. This was some of the clearest water I have ever seen. I just loved the sound of it gurgling over the rocks. If you want to hear for yourself, watch the video below. We scouted several great campsites right on the creek, so we'd like to come back. There were lots of campers enjoying the park which was fun to see!
After we left the park, we stopped in Harmony for lunch and a little shopping. Then on to Lanesboro, pictures below. Our last stop before heading back to the hotel was the Aroma Pie Shop. Right on the bike trail, this little gem is worth a stop.
That night Darren and Sam went to the movies to see Real Steel while I rested in the hotel room. And we headed out the next day, following the Mississippi up the Minnesota side, stopping for a great lunch at Chickadee Cottage Cafe. We absolutely adore this area and have been three times now. The bluffs are incredible. You see Eagles everywhere and the little towns on both sides of the river and Lake Pepin are really fun.
