Please come to a Journey to the Source of the Minnesota River

Monday, August 26th, 2013

 

Schedule of events:
10 am: Optional carpools depart from Java River, Montevideo, MN
12 noon: Meet at Nicollet Tower Museum, Sisseton, SD
Discuss National Blueways Application with special hosts from Northeastern South Dakota's Tourism, Recreation, Culture and Conservation Community
1:30 pm: Tour of Sica Hollow State Park, where the little Minnesota River begins
3:30 pm: Visit the Stavig House in Sisseton
4:30 pm: Open House at the City Hall in Sisseton for a potluck* and more interaction with Upper Minnesota River Watershed citizens
7:30 Carpools return to Montevideo or head back on your own

Goals of this Journey:
To strengthen ties between Minnesota River Watershed enthusiasts, to learn of the rich history and culture of the MN River Source Region, and to build support for the Minnesota River National Blueway designation

For more information contact:
Patrick Moore 320-841-1487
Brad Cobb 320-493-4695
Cathi Fouchi 507-359-6034
Ted Suss 507-828-3377

If you have never been to the source of the Minnesota and met the wonderful people working to promote the cultural and historical assets of the river upstream, this is the trip for you!

Please RSVP by emailing riverartisan@gmail.com by August 24

*Please bring something to the potluck to share. Also, bring a water bottle and be prepared to pay your own admission and donation fees for the places we'll visit.