September 28, 2024

Mississippi Palisades State Park has several overlooks. At most of them, you can walk down and/or up, if I recall correctly. You can; I was exhausted and pained and just able to get from the parking lot to the overlooks. It was great to see the Mississippi River, although not mighty at this spot. The timing was bad, too. The sun was in my eyes, making it hard to appreciate the moment or to take photos.

Next we headed to Iowa’s only island where we didn’t have to shop around for gas — there’s just one gas station. It looked like many yards on the island sport an impressive boat.

Time for the long drive to White Pines Forest State Park, where it was too late for dinner, so I roasted myself in front of the gas fire. I was too achy even to step out to see the stars — a major regret.

Mississippi Palisades State Park, White Pines Forest State Park

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