-A Five Part River Odyssey-
“On April 28, 1871,
A Monster is Seen,
Swimming in Lake Pepin.”
The Minnesota Almanac,
Published by The Historical Society
We had reached a favorite place
The Great River Road in Wisconsin
An extremely wide spot in the river
A place that is known as ‘Lake Pepin’
I’ve fished here many times over the years
It’s a spectacular area for bird watching, too
But you have to be extremely careful out here
Or the serpent known as ‘Pepie’ might get you
The native Dakota people who had lived on these shores
Refused to travel on Lake Pepin, in their birchbark canoes
For centuries, they believed in ‘The Legend of the Serpent’
Who would rise up from the depths, in the light of the moon
Many of the local area residents swear they’ve seen her
Like the creature in Loch Ness, they believe Pepie is real
Recently, the Tourism Bureau posted a $50,000 reward
If anyone can prove it, which is really a very sweet deal
So I timed our arrival at Lake Pepin, for just about dusk
With my camera all ready, and my dogs for Good Luck
But after perching on the bank, for an entire moonlit night
All we were able to spot, were a hawk and one little duck
But I Do Believe that old Pepie Really Is Out There;
And One of These Days, Into Her Eyes, I’m Gonna Stare.
Lake Pepin is the largest lake on the Mississippi River, over two miles wide, and 22 miles long. It forms the natural border between Minnesota and Wisconsin, and is located about 60 miles south of the Twin Cities. Surrounded by scenic bluffs and quaint old villages, Lake Pepin is a wondrous place, and one that conjures up many fascinating old legends.
-To Be Continued-
©2008, Mr. Ed
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Newfie Hugs, Rose
Be always safe,
Karen
Loved this one,stay safe wolfman ED!;-)...Tiger Lily
Been to Loch Ness 2 Years ago but could not see Nesie....lol
Love Tinky
Sandie Angel :o)
Jasmin Horst
Like the goose and the gold egg.
I am enjoying princely this trip without the need to take my butt from the comfortable padded chair in front of my PC.
Georg
PS. After Jersey comments on your last I have invited that smelly brother of us to come more near, say, 800 yards from my scope.
(((HUGS))) and much love, your friend in Tx., Karen Lynn. :D
(((HUGS))) and love, Karla.