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LaCrosse, Wisconsin to Dubuque, Iowa

Posted on October 14, 2023 by kcbernick

Saturday, October 14, 2023 On our way to Dubuque, we passed by Prairie du Chien, Wisconsin, home of the historic Fort Crawford. It was here that future US President, Zachary Taylor, accepted the surrender of Sauk war chief Black Hawk … Continue reading →

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Red Wing to Winona, Minnesota and LaCrosse, Wisconsin

Posted on October 13, 2023 by kcbernick

Friday, October 13 Last night, we cruised through Lake Pepin, a natural lake in the river, the largest such lake on the Mississippi. We miss a lot of the river because of night time travel. I guess we’ll have to … Continue reading →

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Minneapolis and St. Paul, Minnesota – the Twin Cities

Posted on October 11, 2023 by kcbernick

October 11, 2023 Minneapolis is known as the “City of Lakes,” thirteen of which are at least five acres in size, with the largest, Bde Maka Ska, being 421 acres. Some of you may remember this lake as Lake Calhoun, … Continue reading →

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