Iowa/Minnesota trip help
DW & I are planning to visit the 2014 NDOG (National Dutch Oven Gathering) in Monticello, Iowa on Sept 13 and then take part in the Midwest Sportsmobile Group Rally in the Amana Colonies RV Park Sept ...
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Bumpyroad wrote:minn camping family wrote:
mosquitoes so bad you could not sit outside even with DEET).
you must be mistaken. previously I was assured that mosquitoes were no problem in MN.
bumpy
You should actually read a post before commenting or responding.
The OP said they are planning to visit Itasca State Park in mid-September. My response was that the mosquitos that Minnesota is noted for should not be a problem by mid-September. As the summer moves on, and things dry out, the mosquito hatches lessen each month. And by mid-September, there is usually a frost or near frost in Northern MN, which even further reduces the bugs. We have camped at Itasca SP in September and October for the past several years and have not had any problems with mosquitos.
Note that in my original response to the OP, I acknowledge that MN is noted for mosquitos, but not at the time they will be visiting. I live here, so I am well aware of how bad they can be in spring and early summer, and this year is especially bad.
Regarding your posts:
If you are trying to be humorous, you are not.
If you are trying to help the OP, you are giving incorrect information.
