Up to Mandi's

Rendezvous at Savanna Portage State Park

Hanging out on one of the small lakesThe road through the state park

Destination Reached and Voyageurs National Park

Lucas teaching French at Mandi's housegetting ready to leavethe minivan invasion

what country are we picnicking in?getting the lunch ready

time to eatThrowing rocks in Lake Kabetogama

SwimmingLake Kabetogama

Hiking through the woodsA happy hiker

The bear center near Orr

The viewing platform at Vince Shute bear centerA typical, well fed bear

Lucas figuring out the binoculars

Little Lara enjoying the showA proud Mother

Lucas and Vincent check out the bearsthe kids playing around

Bears everywhereA cub up a tree

The exhausted visitorsNot much left in the tank

Getting ready for bedEven Belle had a good time

Mandi's back yardA wild flower garden

A few flowers

The minivan retreat

Corn on the cob parade

Pierce's Presents

Elmo comes to town for Pierces Birthday