We had a wonderful visit with our friends, enjoying a delicious breakfast and talking all things whitetail. (He is the author and creator of http://www.whitetailhabitatsolutions.com, check it out!). We left Coon Valley, and headed toward La Crosse, finding a wonderful Rustic road with some gorgeous scenery.
We drove through La Crosse, stopping to take a quick pic, then over the Mississippi to Minnesota.
We travelled on Highway 90 to Rochester, and stopped for gas and costume change, with those looming black clouds.
The sun came out when we landed in New Ulm. Passed by this house with full sized ceramic horses, chickens, and a tractor…
The ride along Highway 14 was field after field of corn, and some soybeans. Every town had a huge grain elevator. It was surreal, driving on a motorcycle, contemplating the sheer volume of corn produced through this region.
Highway 14 is the route to Walnut Grove, the childhood home of Laura Ingalls Wilder (Little House on the Prairie)! We even drove over Plum Creek!
Lake Benton, MN is the final town on 14 before South Dakota. It is considered the original wind power capital of the Midwest, with over 600 wind turbines scattered along the Buffalo Ridge.
We made it to South Dakota!!!
We had a reservation in Arlington, SD at the Pheasant Motel and an amazing dinner at 1481 Grille. The local bison and lamb meatloaf was spectacular!!
The restaurant was within walking distance to the motel, and it is always nice to get off the bike and move the legs! We had a nice walk after dinner, and looking forward to an early day tomorrow! Hooha! J and M
HooHa Adventures 