Corn Palace

Corn Palace

Against my better judgement I decided to stop at a tourist trap called the Corn Palace.  It’s the world’s only one so they have that going for them.  Cool points for the huge eternal Willie Nelson and Elvis corn murals but not much else.  Kinda corny.  Only about 55F outside and feels like fall so … Read more

Des Moines River Rest Stop Sunset (Redux)

Des Moines River Rest Stop Sunset

Pulling off the highway to give my eyes a rest from the blinding low sun was the right call. Stopped at the Des Moines River rest stop in Jackson, Minnesota just in time to watch an incredibly vivid sunset. Next stop is Sioux Falls where I found a place to stay via Couchsurfing. Author’s note: … Read more

Madison Capitol Building (Redux)

Wisconsin Capitol Building in Madison

Started my road trip late this morning.  Gray skies and intermittent rain.  Stopped in Madison and visited my sister Emma.  Obligatory photo of the Capitol building. Long day of driving ahead with Sioux Falls as today’s end point. Author’s note: I am revisiting old posts from my 2016 road trip because I posted all of … Read more