Do you remember Minnesota's centennial celebration in 1958? I remember a lot of men growing beards, but the celebration was eclipsed in my memory by the opening of the Saint Lawrence Seaway celebration in Duluth the following year. I remember jets flying in formation over the city and a big parade led by Gene Autrey and Roy Rodgers on horseback. The centennial paled in comparison, but probably had fewer environmental consequences.
How will we (or our children or grandchildren) remember the sesquicentennial, fifty years from now? We have to create those memories.
The Forest History Museum (Grand Rapids) is involved in planning sesquicentennial activities. That seems appropriate, since memories are their business.
They have suggested that we do some cruising on the Mississippi River and perhaps they could provide us with a lumberjack's dinner at their logging camp. For those who want to make a day of it, I'd suggest putting in at the confluence of the Mississippi and Leech Rivers. For a shorter trip, you could put in at Schoolcraft State Park or any bridge downstream. A nice weekend trip might start at the Winnie Dam, spend the night at Schoolcraft, and finish at the Forest History Museum.
Mull it over. I'll provide more details on the Forest History Museum connection, later. If this prospect really excites you and you want to suggest some dates, send an email to headwaterscanoeclub@yahoo.com
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