LaCrosse

We entered WI yesterday and had a few hills as we passed by Lake Pepin but it's been flat since then. We're also following RR tracks with over 40 trains a day passing through. We've seen at least 4 lines carrying oil, scrap, coal, sand and piggybacks. Sheldon would love it. 

We are following the Great River Trail along highway 35. We've also had the chance to take a lot of bike trails including a 20 mile bike trail through marshlands and wildlife refuges. There have been lots of historical signs to read telling us about industry, history, vegetation, wildlife, etc. I won't spoil it by telling everything in case you plan to visit the area yourself. 

We stopped in Alma to have a wonderful latte and apfel kuchen. We also had a great conversation with a few of the ladies and learned some more about the region. They are still waiting for the flood waters to fully recede.

 We ended the day with 83 miles and are planning on only 40 today. We're in LaCrosse now enjoying lunch and buying supplies. We'll be camping a little ways down the road tonight.