A rain shower hit as Ian loaded the car & we left Fargo's Country inn & suites.
1st stop Itasca National Park , home to Hollie & her pals July 4th holiday break.

The small beach on the windy Lake made a perfect spot for a cooling dip.

Hollie took us to to the very spot she & her friends camped out.

The Mississippi Headland is a short walk away , Hollie told us some interesting facts, including Itasca means "Truth head" .

We saw no further rain & the cooling breeze meant we could walk in comfort.

We drove to the lookout tower, originally one of 6 built to help map the area, in the 1940's the towers became fire lookouts.

Now tourists scale the wobbly structure in groups of no more than 6.

The stunning views make the climb well worth the effort, however the wind at the top made a mess of Ians hair do.

From the ground you can clearly see the tower flexing.

Finally a great view of our car , a Chevy Suburban, next to the classic Burger King sign ..Yum lunch!

Last stop Beaver Bay , Our Cove Point Lodge , on the shore of Lake Superior ..This massive body of water looks to all intents to be an ocean.
Dinner was delightful in the fine dining restaurant..

We plan to find a comfy sofa & relax , Ian has driven for nearly 6.5 hours today , his brain needs beer !


Goodnight all from lovely Lake Superior xxx