Mall of America

LWe spent a week at a campground near a casino called Mystic Lake. The property was on a Dakotah Sioux reservation. It is located south of the twin cities: Minneapolis and St Paul.

The highlight of the week was going to the Mall of America. We actually were able to go twice. The first time we walked around and looked in stores but didn't buy anything. The second visit my grandma went with us.  This was when I got my ears pierced at the mall. I chose the amethyst earrings. It is my birthstone, that is why I chose it. It is also my favorite color. 

Minnesota fur traders

We went to Murphy's Landing in Shakopee, MN. There was an old fur trader's log house from the 1840s. The fur trader got furs from the Dakotahs and traded for things like copper pot, tools, and other stuff from the white man. The fur trader sold the furs to people in Europe for lots of money.

I got to touch a lot of furs. Mink, bear, otter, deer, beaver, fox and more. There was a really old stove for a fire to cook and keep the place warm. There was a bed that had furs for blankets. 

Crossing the Mississippi River

We went to the headwaters of the Mississippi River at Itasca state Park. Headwaters meens start.

We walked down a short path from the parking lot, over a bridge and there was the beginning of the river. I saw stones from one side to the other, a bridge made out of a log that was cut in half and a few people. I ran across the log bridge and then walked across the stones. The third time I tried to cross I got my foot a little wet. The water was really cold!