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A Catch Up Day La Crosse, WI to Winona, MN
Not every day is full of blog-worthy tales of adventure. Despite my frequent babbling, the argument could be made that MANY days are lacking of blog-worthy tales of adventure. And yet I write. Side note: I just had remove a bug from my screen and apparently I was bit tooRead More …
Happy Canada Day from Illinois. And Iowa. Kewanee, IL to Davenport, IA
After yesterday’s failed attempt to beat the heat by getting an early start to the day, today began with essentially the same goal in mind. It was much more successful on this day. Just to be clear, I hadn’t really planned on waking up at 5:30 AM and being onRead More …
Temperature Regulation Wenona, IL to Kewanee, IL
Last night’s camping in the pavilion resulted in a great sleep – I must’ve been tired considering the lights of the pavilion were on all night. I knew they would be and I considered moving my tent to a darker part of the park but I suspected I would beRead More …
A Three Shower Day Ashkum, IL to Wenona, IL
After a great visit with Dave at his Capone-connected cottage, it was time to move on once again. As is frequently the case, I didn’t get away as early as I hoped because, well … there were things to chat about. But eventually, get on the way I did …Read More …
You Can Call Me Al Rennselaer, IN to Ashkum, IL
Yesterday’s short ride would seem long compared to today’s efforts. It would be safe to say that I’m not setting any cross-country records with the pace I’ve been setting lately. But as I learned the other day, there’s more to the trip than just covering distance … although, that’s stillRead More …