Upper Sioux Agency State Park

Upper Sioux Agency State Park

The trip brought back all of my 6th grade Minnesota History class knowledge.  We had moved on to the Upper Sioux Agency State Park.  This is one of the places where the Native Americans came during the 1860s to get supplies.  There is not a lot left of it, but it was quite interesting.  If you go during summer they actually have teepees and other cool things here.  Of course we continue to be off-cycle for everything.  We just keep geocaching!

We got into the park (the ranger station was closed) and found Location #1 very quickly.

We drove off to Location #2 –  it was about a mile down the road to an overlook with a historical marker and a very sad story.

I found Location #2, but it was in fairly rough shape.  You can see that rain had gotten into it and it needs to be replaced.  The good news is that we were able to read it enough to move on.

A fantastic view from the top of a ridge overlooking the river below.  Quite windy just like it was at the last state park.  As the afternoon crept on the wind did lessen a lot though.

View from the overlook!  The river is visible in the distance.

We jumped back in the car and drove off to the final location.

This was actually a pretty cool placement for a final cache.  Not too easy to see unless you are really looking.  Bet this doesn't get found by muggles (geocacher slang for those "non-geocachers") very often.

Marcus was very excited to find the final cache!

Marcus came out of the car to help find the "Bock Bock" card!

Marcus and Luke had to stretch their legs after the long drive!