Sunday, March 22nd, Kathio State Park

When we were younger, we used to go to the BWCA. We used to 'scoff' at those crazy campers in the State Parks. I'm sorry about that.

This Sunday was the warmest so far, topping out at 53 degrees, but windy. We found a closed off road, still snow covered, that would allow us to sneak Hans off his leash for a good run. Something we won't be able to do once the parks get crowded again. We've seen no one on any of our trips so far. Critter inventory consists of 1 young eagle, 1 junco, (usually seen in flocks in the spring and fall on their migration) 1 grey squirrel and we heard some chickadees.

We only stayed about 45 minutes which allowed for about a 1/2 mile walk. We wanted to get to the Casino before the "lunch buffet" closed at 4pm! Kathio is 40 miles from Brainerd and takes about 50 minutes to drive there. It is noted for the 3 biomes merging there. Pine forests, Hardwood forest and a tiny edge of prairie.