Hey, all.
Thank you so much to our amazing RVerTV fans for taking the time to check out this page and dive deeper into our HECK YEAH Summer Travel Series! We're thrilled you're here learning more about these incredible adventures, and we hope you absolutely love watching every single episode. Your enthusiasm and support for our travel content is what drives us to keep exploring and sharing these amazing destinations with all of you—so sit back, relax, and enjoy the journey with us!
~~~Russ
Lake Itasca: Where the (Mississippi River is Born) Minnesota:
What a milestone adventure it was as we celebrated the very beginning of America’s greatest river!
Starting in Sauk Centre, we cruised north through Minnesota’s charming small towns, each one adding its own touch of character to the journey.
The excitement built as we arrived at Lake Itasca State Park—home to the legendary headwaters of the Mississippi River. Inside the visitor center, the fascinating displays brought the river’s story to life, setting the stage for the big moment.
Then came the thrill of stepping onto the iconic log bridge and walking across the newborn Mississippi itself—so narrow you could cross it in just a few strides!
From there, we followed the legendary Great River Road, celebrating the very first miles of a river that would go on to shape a nation.
(Minnesota Road Trip): Oldest Rock, Pelicans, Crows & Small Towns!:
What an unforgettable ride it was across Minnesota’s scenic heartland! From Pipestone to Sauk Centre, every mile was packed with discoveries that had us grinning ear to ear. The journey carried us past rolling farmland and through storybook downtowns, each stop adding to the thrill.
GRANITE FALLS—What a highlight! We wandered the historic streets, marveled at some of the oldest rock formations on earth, and then stood in awe as hundreds of pelicans put on a wild feeding frenzy at the base of the falls.
BELGRADE – You can’t help but cheer when you stumble upon the world’s largest crow statue! A perfect roadside gem that begged for a photo stop.
SAUK CENTRE—Pure Americana. We strolled Sinclair Lewis’s hometown, soaking in Main Street charm, relaxing in the local park, and feeling like we’d stepped into a classic novel.
And to top it all off, we wrapped up the day at a cozy RV park—laughing, relaxing, and celebrating yet another incredible chapter of this Minnesota adventure.
EPIC STORM + (Mississippi River Dam Walk) | Bemidji Minnesota:
HECK YEAH—WE TOOK ON 100 MPH WINDS AND WON! 🎉 From Bemidji to Grand Rapids, this Mississippi River adventure was one for the books.
We kicked things off in Bemidji, diving into the town’s rich logging heritage at the beautifully restored train depot museum, then cruising past classic downtown architecture and tree-lined streets. It felt like the perfect day... until Mother Nature decided to crank things up.
SURPRISE TWIST! At 1 AM, a storm packing winds over 100 mph ROARED through the RV park. Trees snapped, roofs ripped, and the RV rocked like crazy—but we held strong. And you better believe we captured the wild aftermath for you!
The very next morning, instead of calling it quits, we celebrated with an epic road roll into Grand Rapids. The highlight? Walking across the MIGHTY Mississippi at Pokegama Dam—seeing with our own eyes how this legendary river grows from its quiet headwaters into a powerful force of nature.
What made this episode unforgettable:
Jaw-dropping storm footage & aftermath
Bemidji’s logging history brought to life
Walking across the Mississippi at Pokegama Dam
HECK YEAH—what a ride!
Hibbing's Amazing History: Greyhounds to Hockey Fame:
What a day that was rolling into Hibbing—the birthplace of the legendary Greyhound Bus Lines! We cruised through the old town streets, then stepped inside the Greyhound museum, where those vintage buses told the story of how a little Minnesota town forever changed American travel.
And the surprises kept coming. At the Hull Rust Mahoning Mine, we stood at the rim looking out over one of the largest open-pit mines in the world, surrounded by giant equipment that once helped build America. That iron ore didn’t just shape cities—it also helped fuel Greyhound’s early rise.
From there, the adventure carried us east to Eveleth’s US Hockey Hall of Fame, where we soaked in the rich history of America’s favorite winter sport—even in the middle of summer! Olympic triumphs, backyard rinks, and pure passion for the game—it was all there.
We wrapped things up at the Vermilion Trail Campground in Bawabik, surrounded by peaceful Minnesota wilderness, the perfect ending to another epic RVerTV day.
(Lake Superior Shores): Epic 70 Mile Minnesota Adventure:
What a ride that North Shore adventure turned out to be! Instead of sticking to the main highways, we took 70 miles of winding county backroads—threading through untouched wilderness and hugging the rugged shoreline of Lake Superior the whole way.
Remember the stop at the old Toimi Schoolhouse? Walking through that place felt like stepping back in time. Those storyboards painted a vivid picture of the hardy families who carved out a life on this frontier generations ago.
And then we rolled into Silver Bay’s Black Beach Campground—what a sight! Lake Superior stretched out forever, its rocky shoreline and crystal-clear waters looking more like an ocean than a lake. Cruising around on e-bikes, we soaked in every angle of that wild beauty.
We capped it all off camping under the stars, watching the sun melt into Superior’s horizon. The sky lit up in colors you can’t put into words—a perfect ending to an unforgettable day.
Minnesota North Shore (Beaver Falls & Split Rock Lighthouse):
You already saw how incredible those three Lake Superior stops were!
Silver Bay Marina totally delivered on those massive lake views—that endless horizon really does make you feel like you're looking out at an ocean instead of a lake.
The way we traded those sweeping vistas for the intimate power of Beaver Falls was perfect—those cascading waterfalls and that raw wilderness energy hit different when you're right there in the moment.
And Split Rock Lighthouse? Pure magic. You saw us explore every corner of that historic beacon, tackle those rugged trails, and dive deep into all that maritime history at the visitor center. Those postcard views we captured really show why it's one of America's most photographed landmarks—absolutely iconic.
From those sparkling marina waters to the thundering falls to those epic clifftop lighthouse shots—that's exactly what real adventure looks like on the world's largest freshwater lake. Lake Superior doesn't mess around!
Thanks, all:
~~~Russ
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