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Day 2 – Itasca to Walker
Day 2 – Itasca to Walker – 64 miles Highlights today – Participate in the MRT ribbon-cutting ceremony at the Headwaters, enjoy pedaling in the...

Summer 2015 Adventure
Next week, several friends and I will be riding the Minnesota portion of the Mississippi River Trail (MRT). Total mileage is approximately 470 miles with our shortest day being 55 miles and our longest day being 78.
New Kitchen Floor
The new kitchen floor went in today. Sanding and staining will happen after cabinets are in.
Another afternoon of climbing.
I guess next time I'll have to try climbing instead of just shooting pictures. It was great fun to watch the Zander and Izzy (and dad) climb again...
Planting Bee Balm
One of the plants that we discovered in the yard this spring, was Bee Balm. It is a favorite of our local Ruby-throated Hummingbirds. Bee balm...
Pileated Family in the Neighborhood
Tina and I had the pleasure this summer of seeing not 2 or 3 but four Pileated Woodpeckers in the woods behind our home. Mom and Dad had 2 kids...