Day 38: From the tracks to Lansing, IA.
After a night to remember, I laid there as another train past at my head. I realized I was about 5 steps from the tracks. This will be as close to a set of train tracks I will want to sleep next to… ever. I packed up my tarp, stretched and jumped in the boat.
Day 37: Integrity. The storm, the tarp, and the fear.
Great River Bluffs State Park to a few miles before the Iowa border. I woke up at 5am by chance and caught an amazing sunrise. The colors were so rich and long lasting. I snapped a picture and fell back asleep. I would sleep till around 7:30. I woke up to find that the people
Day 36: To inspire and be inspired.
Winona, MN to Great River Bluffs State Park I woke up to a triple play breakfast. Eggs, bacon, and toast is always a great way to start a day. I packed up my tent after breakfast and loaded my boat back into the water. It was up on the dike for my time in Winona.
Day 35: Classic Cars. Wisconsin cheese. Pizza. New friends.
Winona, MN and Nelson, WI I opted to stay one more extra day. I wanted to capture more of the area. The 4th was all about parade and fireworks. I wanted to capture more of the local culture. I went up to Elmer’s Auto and Toy Museum. It was outside of town. Elmer had began
Day 34: July 04th
Winona, MN After a good nights rest, Jami picked me up to take me out to parade in Alma, WI. It was a classic small town America type of parade. I brought my camera gear and was ready to shoot. I was at a bbq before the parade started. I spoke with the local VFW.
Day 33: A day of Art, tubing, and new friends
Winona, MN I woke up in my tent to an amazing sunrise. The day was going to be full, but I was looking forward to it. Jeff had given me a bike to ride into town. We are both tall, so it worked out. I grabbed my camera equipment and headed into town. Along the
Day 32: Finding happiness. Making friends.
Harriet Island to Winona I woke up this morning after a cool night on the beach. Mr. Bambenek hollered at me to let me know they saved some breakfast for me. I thought that was very kind of him and his family. I walked over to their houseboat. The kids were running around and I
Day 31: National Eagle Center and the cove
Day 31: National Eagle Center and the cove South Lake Pepin to Harriet Island I woke up today to a nice temperature drop. It was a little chilly this morning. I slept pretty well, despite the 3 trains that passed in the night with their horns blaring. I packed up camp and talked with Barbara
Day 30: Eagles and hard earned miles
Red Wing to south Lake Pepin. I ended up sleeping in a bit this morning. It was overcast with on and off showers expected for the day. I talked with Charlie a bit more before leaving. He was telling me about the upcoming sights to check out. I took off from his landing and was
Day 29: Eagles, the current, and peace of mind
Prescott, WI to Red Wing, MN. I headed down to the marina today. I ended up talking to Dick, one of the owners, and he began to tell me about the adventures I will be encountering. He also gave me some sound advise as I get further south. He has been down this river and