Great River Road toward Home – Day 6
Final day of trip - Great experience! Great River Road toward Home - Day 6 After a night in Baxter MN, headed out on the Great River Road toward Home.…
International Day Great River Road – Day 5
Starting the day in Canada! International Day Great River Road. Started the day in Canada. Had dinner overlooking Rainy Lake last night and today have a day of sightseeing and…
Fargo toward Great River Road – Day 4
Headed out to Great River Road Fargo toward Great River Road Fargo toward Great River Road. On my way in the AM. Didn't stop until Itasca State Park. After checking…
Bismarck toward Fargo Sightseeing – Day 3
Bismarck toward Fargo Sightseeing Working on sightseeing around Bismarck before heading out to Fargo. So, Bismarck toward Fargo Sightseeing. Interestingly, some would say, what is there to see? Well, here…
Bismarck trip sightseeing along the way – Day 2
Bismarck trip sights Interstate 94 and to New Salem Bismarck trip sightseeing. Started in Fargo with stops on the way. Again, great to get off the interstate for some sightseeing.…
Bismarck toward Great River Road – Day 1
Bismarck toward Great River Road Day 1 of trip. Bismarck toward Great River Road. Made it to Fargo with some stops for sight-seeing. Things you wouldn't see if you just…
Great River Road International – Next Trip
Transitional Post from one road trip to another To date, I've enjoyed bringing you stories and pictures of my travels. My goal is to provide value to you from my…
Great River Road Sign – March 2017 – Day 11
Started in Davenport, IA, continuing to see the Great River Road Sign & trip. Great river views in IA. But easy to get off the GRR. Takes many turns onto…
Great River Road – March 2017 – Day 9 & 10
Begin Day 9 in West Helena Arkansas. Last night there were four guys outside my hotel room drinking beer and talking somewhat loudly about being done with a construction job.…
Great River Road – March 2017 – Day 7 & 8
Initially crossed the river and didn't see a Welcome to Louisiana sign. Thought they heard I was coming through and hid the signs! But...fooled 'em. Found this one about 60…
Great River Road – March 2017 – Day 6
Natchez MS Three hundred year old city. Cotton kings and river boat businesses. The Big Muddy Someone mentioned the river looked muddy. It is. One of the nicknames is "The…
Great River Road – March 2017 – Day 5
Back again for Day 5. More driving along the river and Vicksburg MS. Into Mississippi after spending the night in Memphis. Drove the road (GRR). Got off track a couple…
Great River Road – March 2017 – Day 4
Hello again, everyone. Let's get back to reminiscing about the Great River Road. Or is it pretending it is March of 2017 and you are riding along with me! River…
Great River Road – March 2017 – Day 3
More rambling... Woke up in Nauvoo IL and visited the LDS Temple and the Family Research Center. (Was going to post 2 or even 3 days together but so far…
Mississippi River near LaCrosse WI. In the snow
Great River Road – March 2017 – History and explanation
The Great River Road (GRR) is not just one road. It's a series of roads that each state designates as part of the GRR. The Mississippi River Parkway Commission (MRPC)…
Great River Road – March 2017 – Day 2
Day 2 - Start in Prairie du Chien WI. Cold morning and snow overnight. Still overcast. Abandoned barn on the path to see another river view. The road runs away…