Tonight we are settled in Minnesota... a state we have never visited.  We arrived via the Historic Bluff Country Scenic Byway.  "Time passes slowly along this road with change coming nearly imperceptibly to both the natural landscape and the lifestyle of its residents. Impressive limestone bluffs rise over enduring hardwood forests, while the water of the region etches out magnificent caverns beneath the earth. Visitors can lose themselves in timeless sights and activities amidst natural wonders and rural communities." 

The road less traveled is always preferred yet once we returned to the interstate we delighted in a quick tour of The SPAM® Museum... dedicated to the delicious meat first created at the Hormel Foods Corporation plant in 1937. It's a fun and informational destination with interactive and educational elements. Truly one of the more interesting, fun museums we've visited and it was free.  A must-see when in Austin, MN!  YUM.

We are camped in Myre-Big Island State Park...flowers, prairie, songbirds and forests.  It's where we should be for the night.