William A. Irvin

SS William A. Irvin was the flagship of the US Steel Great Lakes Fleet from 1938 through 1975. Today, she serves as a museum and example of a classic lake freighter.

Business Center

Working past checkout time often requires relocating to some place other than our hotel for the night. Today, the Radisson business center (which is a piece of their lobby) provides sufficient work space and connectivity.

Paul and Babe

Shaynowishkung

Mississippi Headwaters

Standing in the middle of the mighty Mississippi.

Lake Itasca

Splat! Splat! Splat! Splat! Splat!

Splattered bugs are making our view of Minnesota less beautiful.

Roadtrippers Phone Home

We end the day with a quick Skype session with a couple of our favorite girls.

Heading to the Headwaters

After leaving the Minneapolis area, following the Mississippi River became difficult. So we took to highways; trying to get as close to Lake Itasca as we could before losing daylight.

Everybody Outside

Unspecified Danger

Minnehaha Falls