United StatesMinnesotaHennepin CountyGolden ValleyGearty Park45°0’44” N 93°20’41” W
September 28, 2023 in the United States ⋅ 🌙 18 °C
We made good time over the nearly 800 nm trip. Had up to a 50 knot tailwind and covered the distance in just under four hours.
Took off to the north and once high enough, we made a right turn to theRead more
United StatesMinnesotaWhite Bear LakeWhite Bear Lake Seaplane Base45°5’26” N 93°0’23” W
September 29, 2023 in the United States ⋅ 🌩️ 18 °C
After a lovely trip into the Minneapolis area, we woke up to this.
But we had a lovely room with a fire, although a faux fire and if a view of the water.
United StatesMinnesotaWindomWindom Public Library43°51’58” N 95°7’3” W September 29, 2023 in the United States ⋅ ☁️ 28 °C
After a leisurely drive through lots of weather and with a couple of stops we arrive in Sioux Falls, South Dakota.
United StatesSouth DakotaPennington CountyWall43°59’30” N 102°14’27” W
September 30, 2023 in the United States ⋅ 🌬 25 °C
In 1931, Ted Hustead, a pharmacist, bought Wall Drug, located in a 231-person town in what he referred to as "the middle of nowhere," and strove to make a living. Business was very slow until hisRead more
United StatesSouth DakotaPennington CountyKeystoneLafferty Gulch43°53’49” N 103°26’4” W
September 30, 2023 in the United States ⋅ ☀️ 23 °C
What a pleasant surprise our visit to K and S Lodge was. Winston & Nicolai were delightful in checking us in. Our room was spacious and comfortable and we had a view.
United StatesSouth DakotaPennington CountyKeystoneIron Mountain43°51’27” N 103°26’4” W October 1, 2023 in the United States ⋅ ☀️ 22 °C
After a lovely night and a quick breakfast, we were off to do some sightseeing. Found some things we had not seen on previous visits to the area.
United StatesWyomingNatrona CountyCasper42°51’59” N 106°20’12” W
October 1, 2023 in the United States ⋅ ☁️ 22 °C
There is a lot of history going through Casper. We found it at a couple spots. One, the National Historic Trails Interpretive Center and two, the Fort Caspar Museum.
United StatesWyomingTeton CountyRoad Camp Draw43°46’37” N 110°7’14” W October 2, 2023 in the United States ⋅ ☁️ 5 °C
The last day of our road trip took us from Casper back home to Alpine. Dubois was our choice of a lunch stop. With more than half way down for our 270 mile day, we had a lovely lunch before the lastRead more
United StatesWyomingLincoln CountyAlpine JunctionGreys River43°10’0” N 111°1’14” W
October 2, 2023 in the United States ⋅ ☁️ 9 °C
There you have it, back in Alpine after our 1,200 mile trip. It was a nice four day diversion, with approximately 18 hours of driving. While enjoying the road trip, we preferred the four hour flightRead more
