Minnehaha Puddles

This series of blogs is for anyone who has ever been to Minnehaha Falls and/or followed Minnehaha Creek down to its junction with the Mississippi River.

October 1st, a friend and I went down to see (or not see) the dried-up Minnehaha Falls.  The newscasts say it's been over a decade since this happened last.  

Today's image is below the falls and down the creek a bit, looking toward the route to the Mississippi.

These things run in cycles and the water will come back eventually.  Here are some links to news and history:

• 2022 drought YouTube video
• 2012 U of M project and analysis
• 2009 Minnehaha Trickle article
• 1955 local area history
• Early 1900s history of the falls in general
• Newly released book about the seedier history of the falls

Seagulls Galore

It was a rainy, dreary day, but we still had fun going for a drive.  Obviously, there was a seagull convention at this rest area.

The Young Guy

 Remembering Dad on his birthday.  He's the happy boy in front with the white shirt.

The Mighty Anvil

 I don't recall hearing of an "anvil" cloud formation before yesterday.  It was huge, imposing, and reminded me a little of a nuclear explosion. 

Teamwork

Techie Corner

Hand-held with no macro, so the bugs aren't tack sharp.  I still thought it was interesting though.