Clay County, United States Travel Journals & Blogs

Traveler Portland to Portland
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- Jul 7, 2023, 9:01am
- ⛅ 19 °C
- Altitude: 362 m
- United States Minnesota Hawley 46.884117, -96.31195846°53’3” N 96°18’43” W
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4th of July Hawley-Days
July 7, 2023 in the United States ⋅ ⛅ 19 °C
From the 4th through the morning of the 6th, my friends Jill, Dave and their dog Spike hosted us at their home in Hawley, it was SOOOO much fun to ride to a friends’ house halfway across the country. Jill and Dave were gracious hosts. Their friends Jeff and Melissa came over for the 4th and Richard and I talked and listened about biking, life and farming. I got to learn about what the equipment we’ve been seeing from the road actually does! It was fascinating. Great visiting.
We rested on the 6th (including sharing footprints). I slept til 11 and ate everything in sight afterward. Jill and Dave made us delicious meals and snacks almost continuously! Thank you both so much! What a treat.
We learned about Dave’s influential work with 7th through 12th graders as Hawley’s Agriculture teacher, including seeing his classroom and shop spaces. His curriculum and FFA activities are clearly a gift to young people.
Throughout our visit, Jill and I got to reminisce and trade stories which was heartwarming the whole time.
Their Chihuahua Spike is Mr. Mellow. If I didn’t have to bring his food along, I would have stolen him. He’s a little slice of calm.
We left Hawley on Thursday and continued eastward after a delightful visit.Read more
Traveler Jill and Dave certainly look the same. 🥰 looks like you and Richard cleaned up well. So glad that you guys got a few days of rest to continue the journey. Continues safe travels.
7/7/23Reply
Traveler Give me Jill n Dave’s address. Remember when you attended Cal Poly ,
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Traveler The Dean of AG offered to take me on a tour of his department, I unfortunately couldn’t make it back. Wish I would have
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Traveler USA - Conquering the continent
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- Jun 21, 2015, 3:05pm
- ☀️ 28 °C
- Altitude: 261 m
- United States Minnesota Clay County Moorhead 46.84338, -96.7645746°50’36” N 96°45’52” W
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Day 8: Moorhead/Fargo
June 21, 2015 in the United States ⋅ ☀️ 28 °C
First: Happy 30st birthday, Sis!!
Not really something exciting on today. Less than 2 hours drive. Ate something healthy for once. ;-) Now I'm looking forward to watch the World Cup games! :-)
The hotel is really fantastic! Quite simple but all new, built last August.Read more
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Traveler Work and Travel Kanada 2023
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- Sep 16, 2023
- ☁️ 18 °C
- Altitude: 270 m
- United States North Dakota Cass County Fargo Dacotah Field 46.903356, -96.79943146°54’12” N 96°47’58” W
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Collage Football
September 16, 2023 in the United States ⋅ ☁️ 18 °C
Am Samstag ging es nach Fargo in die USA zum Collage Football.
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Chrysa Niewald Northern Tier 2021
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- Jul 13, 2021, 9:21am
- ☀️ 72 °F
- Altitude: 961 ft
- United States Minnesota Barnesville Blue Eagle Lake 46.661301, -96.42021946°39’41” N 96°25’13” W
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Day 35 Fargo, ND to Fergus Falls, MN
July 13, 2021 in the United States ⋅ ☀️ 72 °F
60.10 miles, 896 feet. Leaving Fargo, we crossed the Red River into Moorhead, MN. It took a few miles to get away from the city. We soon headed southeast on a two lane road with a slight tailwind. It was mostly agricultural with lots of corn and soy beans.

As we approached Fergus Falls, our route took us on a gravel road for about two miles. Pavement was a welcome sight. Lunch was waiting for us at Dave's Red Chair Diner when we arrived at our hotel. Fergus Falls is the county seat of Otter Tail County.

This afternoon I visited a nearby quilt shop and visited with the Tuesday Quilting Group. They suggested I visit the historical Fergus Falls State Mental Hospital. It was built in the late 1800's in the Kirkbride Plan. The building was enormous and my photos don’t do it justice. The hospital was designed on a model established by physician Thomas Kirkbride. Kirkbride believed that building design was an important part of patient treatment programs. The typical Kirkbride structure consisted of a central administrative structure in the middle, with long, straight wings that radiated from it. Patients lived in the wings, which were uniform, precise, and austere. The bare façade was supposed to bring discipline into patients' lives. Kirkbride asylums were designed to provide "moral treatment." That included exercise, farming, entertainment, and classes like reading and sewing.Read more
Traveler I’ll bet you’re sorry to miss Potato Fays in Barnsville.
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Traveler Days!
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Traveler At least this gravel road doesn’t look as daunting as Day 25.
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I'm seeing a pattern here...another quilt shop...and its only day 35! But the hospital was pretty cool! One to add to our next house and pie tour. [Julie McCoy]
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Traveler Michigan 2021
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- Oct 7, 2021
- ⛅ 66 °F
- Altitude: 1,027 ft
- United States Minnesota Hawley Township Muskoda Buffalo River State Park 46.86167, -96.4683346°51’42” N 96°28’6” W
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Driving central Minnesota
October 7, 2021 in the United States ⋅ ⛅ 66 °F
Woke up to more fog in Duluth, can't even see the bridge this morning. Packed up and headed West!

Still enjoying fall colors, but not as vivid as in Michigan. Again could be that the tree mix doesn't have as many of the reds, or also we are seeing more gray trees that look like their leaves have dropped. Or they died. Minnesota apparently had a tough summer also. The staff person at our campground tonight said this is the lowest she has ever seen the Buffalo river. And they had smoke issues with the Canadian fires.

Pretty much drove right through the center of the state with lots of lakes to peak at. Lunched at Knuckleheads Bar and Grill in Hill City, by Hill Lake. Good food, had a patty melt and thought of mother! ❤ Tom had some monster hot roast beef sandwich with mash potatoes and gravy, and still wanted ice cream.

Gassed up, groceried up in Walker City near Leech Lake, and quick stop in Ackeley which claims to be the birthplace of Paul Bunyan. Although I think several towns in this area claim that distinction!

Spending the evening at Buffalo River State Park. Nice small state park, with electric hook up. Cottonwoods and oaks,, gentle breeze...park is maybe 25% full, and it only has about 40 sites, so very quiet. Showers and bathroom closed for season, but they do have some vault toilets....Weather clearing up and I would say it was mid to high 60s today. Saw some blue!Read more
Traveler cute pic!
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Traveler Like Charlevoix!
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Traveler Cute!
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Traveler Leech lake… hmmm that name wouldn’t entice me to venture in its waters! But looks like a fun day.
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Traveler 2023 - Come Go Hashing with Me
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- Jul 17, 2023
- ⛅ 23 °C
- Altitude: 269 m
- United States North Dakota Cass County Fargo Island Park 46.871364, -96.78864546°52’17” N 96°47’19” W
Day 198
Next State . . . North Dakota
July 17, 2023 in the United States ⋅ ⛅ 23 °C
After the awesome hash trail on Sunday, we got a quick shower at Planet Fitness, and drove up the road another hour. Spent the night at the end of a road in farm country, hoping to see the Northern Lights (there were news reports of possible sightings), but to no avail. But it was a quiet night with fireflies.

On Monday morning, we took off towards Fargo. We now cross the great state of North Dakota.Read more
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Traveler Michigan 2021
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- Oct 8, 2021, 11:00am
- ⛅ 66 °F
- Altitude: 915 ft
- United States North Dakota Cass County Fargo Plains Art Museum 46.87667, -96.7916746°52’36” N 96°47’30” W
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Fargo & the Plains Art Museum
October 8, 2021 in the United States ⋅ ⛅ 66 °F
Woke up to a very, very light rain. Just loud enough for me to hear, but not Tom. 🤭 It barely got the top of the jeep wet, so took a quick walk out to the Buffalo river to get a peek and a view of the prairie beyond. Lots of fallen leaves crunching under foot.

Quick drive into Fargo, ND. I had wanted to see the Plains Art Museum but it didn't open until 11am. Decided to go anyway, and even though we were early in Fargo, it took us about 30 minutes to find a spot large enough to park the RV towing a jeep. (Tom was getting a little bit frustrated...) enjoyed the museum, it was an old restored factory so lots of exposed timbers. It really is more of a contemporary art gallery than I had imagined, not Tom's cup of tea, but fortunately it was a free admission!

While walking back to car we actually found a Mexican restaurant and had the first Mexican food we have had since leaving Fresno! Not Velascos, but not bad!Read more
Traveler Interesting art… & I can’t believe that you haven’t had any Mexican food since May! 😱
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Sarah McCabe American Circle Train Trip
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- Mar 29, 2022, 5:00am
- ⛅ 32 °F
- Altitude: 906 ft
- United States North Dakota Cass County Fargo Elm Tree Square 46.88118, -96.7876946°52’52” N 96°47’16” W
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5 am Tuesday: Fargo is Noisy
March 29, 2022 in the United States ⋅ ⛅ 32 °F
Well, this is one of the downsides of train travel. We have stopped on a stretch of double track in order to wait for another train to pass us by. But the stretch of track we are stopped on is inside a town, Fargo, to be specific. And that means that the train crosses roads. Which means there are crossing gates with lights and bells that keep ringing as long as the train is in the way. And these bells are pretty much right outside my window. Which means I'm not getting it any more sleep until the other train passes us and we get on our way.Read more
Ouch.. I see you posted this at 5 AM. Stupid other trains. [Russell Quong]
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4th of July Hawley-Days

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Collage Football

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Driving central Minnesota

Next State . . . North Dakota

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