Lake Itasca State Park, Minnesota - July 12, 2003

The official start of the Mississippi River is at the outlet of Lake Itasca. It is well marked and a popular spot for tourists.


A long way to the Gulf. [1024x768][2048x1536]

People seem to like walking across these slippery rocks. [1024x768][2048x1536]

We crossed the Mississippi on this little bridge instead. [1024x768][2048x1536]

Lake Itasca. [1024x768][2048x1536]

More people crossing the Mississippi. [1024x768][2048x1536]

Looking downstream. [1024x768][2048x1536]
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