Summer 2011
After I toured the Upper Peninsula of Michigan, my next destination was Soldiers Grove, Wisconsin, where I attended a weekend rally for members of the Concours Owners Group. They had obtained permission from the town to set up camp in the town park. However, a nearby road construction zone caused a major detour directly along one side of the park, resulting in significant noise, especially from heavy trucks. I opted to take a room in a motel in town, where I could also have electricity and access to the Internet.
I regret very much not taking many pictures during my visit to Wisconsin.
Here are maps of my routes around Wisconsin along with a few photos:
1. Escanaba, MI to Soldiers Grove, WI (July 8, 2011)
My route from Escanaba, Michigan to Soldiers Grove, Wisconsin
2. Loop Ride near Soldiers Grove (July 9, 2011)
A map showing the Wisconsin Dells area where I joined a group ride
One rider in the Concours group needed to replace his rear tire. He and several of us visited another member’s home to use his hoist and tire changer.
3. Soldiers Grove to Ladysmith (July 10, 2011)
My route from Soldiers Grove to Ladysmith to visit my friend Tim
4. Ladysmith to Cameron (July 11, 2011)
Tim took me on a day trip by car to Cameron and some of the lakes in the area
These photos were taken just before and during our day-trip to Cameron:
Using the camera tripod, Tim and I posed in his driveway
Tim posed with the bar owner next to his favorite game, Air Pinball
Photo along the well-stocked bar
5. Ladysmith, WI to Duluth, MN (July 12, 2011)
Since Duluth, MN was not far away, I rode there to see more of northern Wisconsin and to visit the Aerostich store in Duluth
6. Wisconsin to South Dakota (July 17, 2011)
My travelogue report for this segment of my journey can be read here.
My route from Ladysmith across Minnesota to South Dakota
These two photos were taken in the Palisades State Park near Sioux Falls, South Dakota:
My campsite in the Palisades State Park
Using tripod and the camera’s self-timer I took this photo of my campsite