Minneapolis, Minnesota

Red Sox game vs. the Twins in Minneapolis. The Red Sox were awful. But at least it was $1 Hot Dog Night!

Minneapolis, Minnesota

"I'm gonna make it after all!"

Minneapolis, Minnesota

"Spoonbridge and Cherry" is a unique sculpture in Minneapolis. I thought I'd make a cherry pun here, but decided that would be pitiful.

Lake Madison, South Dakota

Kayaking on Lake Madison!

Lake Madison, South Dakota

Roasting a marshmallow at our Airbnb on Lake Madison!

Sioux Falls, South Dakota

Back home in Sioux Falls for a few days.

Hawkeye Point, Iowa

Hawkeye Point is Iowa's high point, but there was no view because it was blocked by -- you guessed it -- corn!

Iowa State Fair, Iowa

Bacon-wrapped rib on a stick!

Aplington, Iowa

Iowa. Corn. Lots of corn. So much corn.

Peoria, Illinois

Now this is how you bury a bone!

Indianapolis, Indiana

I'm not sure I'd like to use the upstairs bathroom in this bent-over house!

Indianapolis, Indiana

The gardens at Newfields are extensive and gorgeous, but their snails seem a bit large!

Hoosier Hill, Indiana

Without the marker, you wouldn't know you are at Indiana's state high point. It doesn't look higher than anywhere else in the vicinity! Kelly's state high point #19, Cindy's #14, and KC's #6.

 

Point Pleasant, West Virginia

 

Hanging with my new friend, the Mothman. Many believe the Mothman appeared several times in Point Pleasant in 1966 and 1967. People seem to think he is a harbinger of bad luck, but I think he is misunderstood.

New River Gorge National Park, West Virginia

Foggy view of the New River from the rim of New River Gorge, in America's newest national park.

Mount Airy (aka Mayberry), North Carolina

Riding shotgun with Barney Fife!

Old Rag Mountain, Virginia

How does it not fall???