We left the Wisconsin Dells and headed towards Minnesota. We knew the route we were taking but not where we were staying. No worries. We spent two nights at two different casinos. Casinos usually provide free overnight camping in their parking lots. It’s a great option when Walmarts are not available.
Stopped at a National Park Visitor Center and took a hike along the Mississippi:

We never knew that the drive in Iowa along the Mississippi would be so beautiful:

After staying at the casinos we had no idea where we would stay next. We stopped at a view point on our route and met an older couple who lived in the area. I asked them about the best places to see fall color and they told us about a road to Wild River State Park. So we veered off our course following the Mississippi and headed to the St Croix River and the Wild River State Park. It was such a beautiful place:





So now back to our route towards the headwaters of the Mississippi. Thank you, Lord, for letting us experience such beauty!
Oh. And one more blessing after months of HOT weather: