Driving through northern Minnesota outside of Bemidji heading to North Dakota. The trees are beginning to change colors and the temperatures is very comfortable. We should be seeing more wildlife too! Jake had to test the headwaters of the mighty Mississippi

New York was such a treat, especially this time of year. What a nice treat to be in the Adirondacks near Lake Placid. Checked out the ski jumps and bobsled runs. They still do training there. Campgrounds were great, hiking was outstanding, scenery was spectacular and I feel like we barely touched the surface.  Highly recommend this area for everyone to experience.

We left the Adirondack to travel a short distance to 1000 Islands. It was  a historical flashback to the Gilded Age of the rich and famous in the late 1800’s and early 1900’s. The Boldt Castle built in the late 1800’s by the owner of the Waldorf and Astoria Hotels in New York City is by far the most luxurious and grandiose. There was a home built by William Browning, he owned a textile mill and was awarded THE contract to provide uniforms for the Union soldiers during the Civil War. My mother’s maiden name was Browning, wonder if he may be related?

We left the White Mountains of New Hampshire and made our way to Stowe, Vermont. So incredibly green and great hiking and biking trails. Made our way to Ben and Jerry’s and also visited the VonTrapp ski lodge. Remember that name from the Sound of Music? They relocated to Vermont from Austria. Pretty cool lodge.