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Arrived late in the evening and sat out with a glass of wine watching the fireflies dance around us. They are like tiny Christmas lights flashing on and off. Either that or the wine was mighty strong.
The next day we walked around some of the park which is approximately 1500 acres of prairie perched on top of Sioux quartzite rock. The prairie was covered in tall wild flowers and we could see prickly pear and cacti growing in the shallow soil covering the rock. Allen was able to photograph a herd of Bison and some white tailed deer.
Maple Springs RV Campsite
This site rates number one with us. I feel Doris needs a special mention for being the most welcoming hostess. She made us feel like we were extended family rather than sharing a camping ground. A small personal site tucked away in a valley of green rolling hills next to a trout steam. Allen disappeared as soon as he heard the sound of water...........we ate fresh trout for breakfast!!
Harmony and Canton are two small towns that have a large Amish community. This particular community belong to the Oldest Order, they are very private people who resist any modern day luxuries. The ladies still wear long dark clothes and bonnets and they go into town on horse drawn buggies. We stopped at the Amish Roadside Market and bought some bread. As you can see they don't like their photograph taken.
Forestville State Park
We purchased $6 tickets to take part in the Forestville Historical Trail. In hindsight we would have paid $50 for this performance!!
We were plunged back into the mid 1800's and visited the original Store owned by early settler Felix Meighen and his brother in law Robert Foster and were able to view some of the authentic goods still on the shelves. All the staff (mostly retired teachers) dressed up in period costume and acted out their Meighen family character with great gusto. A visit to the house, garden, blacksmith shop and barn were absolutely amazing.
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