Lawrenceburg Indiana to Louisville Kentucky. Started the day late but I only had one dam on the list and the distance to Louisville from Lawrenceburg isn’t much. But first a stop for some buzzard pictures. A deer carcass on the shoulder …
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It’s a Big Dam Country — Day 15
From Ashland, KY to Lawrenceburg, IN. Never far from raining at any point. I had the top down a couple of times but always had to stop to put it back up within half an hour. I’m getting a little tired …
Read MoreIt’s a Big Dam Country — Day 14
It was a long dam day. My trip back west has begun. For the first few days I will be following the Ohio River from it’s origin at the confluence of the Allegheny and the Monongahela in Pittsburgh to it’s end …
Read MoreIt’s a Big Dam Country — Day 10
A day late — because the internet connection isn’t consistent. Finally home. Old home that is. I rode the interstate from Columbus to Pittsburgh. The first unbroken interstate stretch of this trip. Ugh. I just wanted to be here (Pittsburgh) rather than there …
Read MoreIt’s a Big Dam Country — Day 9
I’m getting a little nervous about making my date in Pittsburgh. Today I did 350 miles. The first 200 miles took 6 hours. The last 150 miles about 2. So here are the highlights of the first 200 miles. I started on the west side of …
Read MoreIt’s a Big Dam Country — Day 8
Mostly driving today. A few interesting detours. Some planned some not. I left Panora around 9. Made my way to West Des Moines via some lovely parkways to nowhere. Found a Barnes and Noble with a Starbucks and got an iced …
Read MoreIt’s a Big Dam Country — Day 7
I think I should decide whether it’s a big dam or a dam big country… Today was a rest day (on the seventh day and all that) I spent some time exploring Panora. There’s a neat little historic village. The original …
Read MoreIt’s a Dam Big Country — Day 6
I’m taking a day off from driving. I arrived in Panora, IA yesterday afternoon much in need of rest. I’ve done laundry, washed my car, sorted some pictures, played with my mother-in-law’s dog, and eaten way too much. It’s all good. …
Read MoreIt’s a Dam Big Country — Day 5
Yipes, it’s a late on tonight. A big day. Three dams and approx. 400 miles. Started in Mobridge, SD. (Left my pillow behind in the motel — not a good start) Then missed the first turn. From hwy 12 to hwy 83. But I …
Read MoreIt’s a Dam Big Country — Day 4
From Roundup, MT to Mobridge, SD. Not much happened today. I got up. I had breakfast at the local diner. Sat at the counter and talked to the locals. Two of three had family in Seattle and environs. Funny old guys. …
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