Little Falls was one of the other planned stops Mom had for us on our journey north to Brainerd last weekend. Mom didn’t remember much about the town except that it was a small old town (and that was like forty years ago), and there was a hotel called the Pine Edge Inn that her family had stopped at to eat a few times. By accident, we turned and landed at the parking lot for a park right next to the river! Of course, we were ready to get our paws out for a walk and see the sites!
This park had a trail along the river as well as in the park. We don’t know how far out the trail goes because we didn’t have a lot of time to spend exploring. The trail was not very shady, and it was quite warm out. First we walked around the park area and also went over this cute little bridge.
Right up the hill from the park was the hotel Mom was looking for, the Pine Edge Inn. It was built back in 1923, and had a couple different names before it became the Pine Edge Inn in 1939. It is now on the list of historical places. In 2003, a care facility purchased the inn and it now serves as a care home.
Mom loves the sign, but is sad the new place has their name under the nice old part. Little Falls is the town where Charles Lindbergh spent his childhood. We couldn’t go to his house since we are dogs, so no photos of that. We did find out that after he completed his solo flight from New York to Paris in 1927, his welcome home party was held at this inn.
Back down to the river. It was just so pretty to look at the river and all the green along the shoreline. We both wanted to get in and take a swim. Mom said she was not up for traveling with two wet hounds, so that idea was squashed.
Here’s another view of the dam and falls from a bit closer. Little Falls was built around the falls to use them to power sawmills originally. I guess they have been rebuilt and changed several times, and now they are a hydroelectric station providing power to the area. It is definitely a cute little town with a nice place to go for a walk! Hope you enjoyed a bit of history about Little Falls.
My GBGV Life is joining Living Laughing and Barking in Our Backyard for their Nature Friday blog hop.
What pretty place for a walk, and Gail and I did enjoy learning all about the history of Little Falls. Perhaps you should go back when it’s cooler and you can explore further along the river.
Gail is with your Mom on the issue of travelling with wet dogs…
Toodle pip!
Bertie.
Humans don’t appreciate the wet dog aroma for some reason. We may pass through that town again in the fall. We shall see.
Very cool! We love this little tour and history lesson. And it looks like you girls got some good sightseeing walks in. Awesome! Hey— mom wanted me to tell you that she found a little lost puppy in the street while she was driving to the grocery store! A cute little girl sitting by the side of the road. Mom stopped and got out and luckily the little girl came right to mom. She had a tag on!! Mom drove her home. Just like you said in your post yesterday. IDs are important. The puppy was named Gabby and her owners were so happy. She had slipped out of the fence in the yard! Have a good day! your friend Lilly.
Wowzers!That is so awesome! Mom has found a few dogs over the years, but none of them was wearing any ID, so she had to call the police to have them picked up and then scanned. So happy for the little one, and kudos to your mom for doing the right thing! Happy weekend!
Oh Ladies what a beautiful area and yay for great luck leading mom to turn right where she ‘wanted’ to be. I love the vintage Pine Edge sign
and how wonderful the building continues to be used and loved.
I bet the water very cool for your paws.
You ladies take the best road trips
Hugs Cecilia
This year we have gotten to venture to some new spots which has been really fun!
we love your old man river… and it has so much from childhood from tom sawyer and da huckleberry…
We are not far from the start of the mighty Mississippi. Maybe one day we will visit that spot too.
That was a fun time and I don’t think we’ve ever seen that part of the Mississippi River.
It’s a big, long river, a lot to see as it travels through the USA.
Thanks for the tour girls. This sure is a fun way for us to see other parts of our country – without having to drive!! Have a great weekend!
You are correct! We will let Mom do the driving and the rest of us can enjoy!
What fun history!
Thank you.
It is a cute town! My mom went to Charles Lindbergh Elementary school in Kenmore (Buffalo) NY. Be careful on your walks as somebody we know had their PBGV attacked by a big dog yesterday on their walk. He is at the vet and we do not know how he is doing yet. It’s a scary world out there, even for doggies. Sending hugs and kisses. Sparkle
Emma was attacked in our neighborhood by a big black lab a few years ago. Mom kicked and fought that dog until the owner finally came out of the house and took it away. Luckily, she didn’t get really injured. It is scary seeing a dog attack.
What a lovely area to explore.
It’s a fun little old town.
How fun. We all need a little time out in nature. What fun.
Have a woof woof day and weekend. My best to your mom. ♥
We love being out in nature any chance we can get!
The river is so pretty and looks so inviting. Bummer you girls didn’t get to wade in the water.
We get it that wet dogs are a mess, but it would have been fun.
Yes, that was very interesting, and how fun for your Mom to get to visit another one of her old haunts! All you girls seem to be having so much fun getting back out for your travels!
We just love to do sports and sometimes travel too.
What a lovely park…so very green and the pictures of your two on the little bridge is adorable!
It was a nice little park, and the river was so pretty.
A beautiful small town, i am glad they did not tear down the old inn but repurposed it instead.
Since it is an historical place, it can’t be torn down. It would be a shame if it was gone!
What a cute little town. I love the river 🙂 It seemed as if you all loved it too!
We love little old towns with all their charm. The river was really nice in this spot too. We see the Mississippi all over the place, but it isn’t always real nice.
Beautiful walk.
What a cool little town. I love the sign too.
Old signs are so neat.