A delayed trip
In 2019 when the old trailer developed the undesired water feature, we had a reservation to go to Forestville Mystery Cave State Park in southeastern Minnesota for August 17-20, 2019. After realizing that the trailer was not going to be available in 2019, the reservation was changed to July 16-19, 2020. Those dates turned out to be after the COVID-19 pandemic shutdown when the state parks were allowed to re-open camping. Although camping was available, the other places of interest within the park were closed. That meant that we would not be going to the 19th century village of Forestville or touring the Mystery Cave. We went to the park, however, we decided to cut out a night because of the decrease in activities. When we checked in, we were able to get a refund for the third night. We had a credit from the Minnesota DNR for the various reservations that had been cancelled due to COVID-19 and spent the last of the credit on firewood.
On the way to Forestville, there is a very nice winery with a restaurant, Four Daughters. We stopped for lunch and a wine tasting there (outdoor and socially distanced). Their sausage and fennel pizza was delicious. We also did some provisioning of the trailer and the wine cellar. Two each: Big Boy Blend, Sangio Red, Nude Etude, Sparkling Pinot Noir.
Forestville cooking 
Forestville campsite with dutch oven 
Forestville clothesline tripod
We had a nice centerpiece on this trip. Flowers for an upcoming bridal shower could not be left at home, so they decorated the picnic table in the campsite for the weekend.
This is were the clothesline tripod originated. The trees were too far apart or too small to set up a clothesline. Sitting and watching the dutch oven on the tripod gave the idea that the top of the tripod would provide a good height. More information is in the blog post Clothesline Tripod
Getting back home via the scenic route added more than 50 miles. That puts the trailer at 777.8 miles.
Trailer mileage
| Date | Start Location | Start City | End Location | End City | Miles |
| Previous miles | 471.7 | ||||
| 7/16/2020 | Home | White Bear Twp., MN | Forestville Mystery Cave State Park | Preston, MN | 126.1 |
| 7/18/2020 | Forestville Mystery Cave State Park | Preston, MN | Home | White Bear Twp., MN | 180.0 |
| Total miles | 777.8 |
This trip included a stop on the way to the campground at the local supermarket near home instead of purchasing the groceries the day before. The bags went right from the store into the trailer. Meals were planned through Sunday even though by the time of checkin at the campground we had decided to come home on Saturday.
Meals Planned
| Date | Meal | Menu |
| Thursday, July 16 | Lunch | Four Daughters Winery |
| Dinner | Steak on the grill Salad Corn on the cob | |
| Friday, July 17 | Breakfast | Pancakes on the griddle Sausage |
| Lunch | Hot Dogs over the fire pit Chips | |
| Dinner | Jambalaya over the campfire | |
| Saturday, July 18 | Breakfast | Bacon and Eggs on the griddle Toast and Jam |
| Lunch | Ham & Cheese Croissants Fruit | |
| Dinner | Nachos on the campfire | |
| Sunday, July 19 | Breakfast | Egg scramble on the griddle Bacon Toast & Jam |
| Lunch | Sandwiches on the road Fruit Any leftovers |
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