Best Answer: Turkeys have been a symbol of thanksgiving and abundance long before the Piligrimâs âfirst mealâ in 1621 with the Native Americans. Native American Indians view the turkey as a both a symbol of abundance and fertility.The turkey was the guest of honor (sacrificial, that is) in various fertility and gratitude ceremonies.o the Lenape, the turkey is called the giving bird. It was used for food, as well as it's feathers. Here in the East, before the Europeans came, eagles weren't seen as often as the turkey. And the eagle was seen as a scavenger. The feathers were used to make capes.
Check out this amazing view. Now imagine more than 164 miles of it. Whether you are on the Minnesota or Wisconsin side of the St. Croix River, you will be teetering back and forth between amazing fall colors the whole way down. Peak time to see colors is from late September to early October.
Minnesota is one of the lucky regions of the world where autumn comes to the landscape in showy bursts of color. Stories tell how Mother Nature picks up her brush and palette of colors and paints the leaves bright yellows, golds, oranges, and reds.