Friday, October 14, 2011

The Best of Times: Fall in Minnesota

 St. Croix River in Stillwater tour with Cristin and her parents.
 My favorite time of the year is September and October.  The heat and humidity of the summer gives way to  sunny and comfortable days and cool nights;  the bugs die off, and the fall colors emerge.  This September was memorable for being the driest ever, which is a mixed blessing: not so great for natural resources and agriculture  but good for outdoor activities!!    Below are pictures from some of this fall's fun and adventure.




Bella at Otter Lake dog park.



Some of  the Larson puppies!
Time for a drink!


Willow River State Park near Hudson, WI.  A great September day to play in the water.
 

A great ride on the Munger trail between Jay Cooke SP and Duluth.








I joined the Minnesota Rovers on a car camping and road biking trip the second weekend of October in the Coulee country of western Wisconsin. We camped at Nugget Lake County Park near Plum City, WI and biked  a 50-mile loop on Saturday to Maiden Rock and a 35-mile loop to Arkansaw on Sunday.  Conditions all weekend were ideal: sunny with comfortable temps in the 70s.

Rover Tom M. enjoys the view of Lake Pepin from near Maiden Rock.

Lunch time.
 
Remember, we are in Wisconsin!
A typical Wisconsin back road that makes for great cycling!
One can easily experience Ozarks-lite in this part of Wisconsin.

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