Author Archives: Duane

The first ten days of July were spent on the road in Colorado, Utah, Idaho, Wyoming, and Montana. I was on vacation with my friend Garrie from Louisiana. Along with us were Garrie’s step daughter, step son and girl friend. … Continue reading →

June 7th Neil and I left for a road trip west. We headed north to Grand Forks, ND, and continued north all the way to Pembina, about two miles from Canada. We headed west through the Pembina Gorge. Beautiful country! … Continue reading →

I worked at the Beargrease seld dog race again this year, Jan 31-Feb 3,2021. It is held at Grand Portage, MN. That is at the most NE place in Minnesota that you can get. About four miles from Canada. About … Continue reading →

Again this year I volunteered at the John Beargrease Sled Dog Race. Last year it was -24 degrees, wow. This year it was about 24 during the day, down to 10 at night. Much more comfortable! The race is 300 … Continue reading →

I enjoy the state fair. This year was my 48th year attending the fair. I went three times this year. I know you all kid me about my love of the fair, but I don’t care, I go anyway. Even … Continue reading →

Beautiful day! Drove around the main park drive, circle. Trees, trees, and more trees. The sun shining through the trees is beautiful. Went to the head waters of the Mississippi River. It is about twenty five feet wide as it … Continue reading →

I am in Itasca State Park. This is a beautiful place! Eating breakfast right now, will explore the park in a few minutes. On Wednesday the 3rd I drove up to Babbit, MN (50 miles from Canada) to my brother … Continue reading →

Some photos of the performances at the Grand Ole Opry. Click here for photos

I made it home! Yesterday I was on the road for eleven hours. Google maps says it is 8 hours of driving. I stopped about every half tank of gas. And a couple rest stops. It was easy driving but … Continue reading →

Fun day today. I went to the zoo today. Lots of cool animals. This is a very large zoo. Very nice grounds. Lots of bamboo. It was 85 and humid today. It wore me out walking. Went to the Opry … Continue reading →

I went to Gruhn’s Guitar store and Carter Vintage Guitars. Wow, so much fun! I played a Martin Custom 12-string. I have a Taylor 12-string which is very very nice, and not cheap. This custom Martin was nicer. It was … Continue reading →

I am in Nashville! I setup camp; only takes a few minutes. I am in the exact spot I have been twice before. The campground is only a mile and a half from the Opry and just a few miles … Continue reading →

Today I went to the Lincoln Museum in Springfield, IL. Very nice; very moving; very inspiring. Highly recommended. Walking through this museum you see video, read, see displays that show the devastation of the times and the civil war. Over … Continue reading →

I am on my way to Nashville. If you haven’t guessed, I like Nashville. Right now I am sitting at the Love’s Truck Stop in Williamsville, IL. I will be spending the night here in my camper. It is 70 … Continue reading →

Thursday May 9th I spent the day in Duluth, MN. I went to the railroad museum (I am a train nut, always have been). Lots of cool trains. I have been here before but it has been a long time. … Continue reading →

I volunteered at the Beargrease sled dog race this year (2019). Great fun! Amazing dogs! January 27-29, 2019 There were multiple races of different distances. I worked at the 300 mile race; the longest in the 48 states. Wow! It … Continue reading →

On my way home. As I write this it is 7:30am Monday morning the 29th. Yesterday I was on the road for 12.5 hours. I stopped a few times; didn’t push it. I was going to take a few days … Continue reading →

There is a lot of great music here! Thursday I was downtown on Broadway going from bar to bar listening to music. Guitars, mandolins, fiddles, singers so much fun. The band are made up of a variety of people, young … Continue reading →

I am on the road again! Great fun! I am driving south on I35. I am spending my first night in a rest area ten miles north of Missouri (I am there now). Tomorrow I am going to Rocheport, MO, … Continue reading →

On my way home from my ND, SD, WY, ID, MT trip I stopped at our farm in NW North Dakota. It hasn’t changed much. The house has settled a little more. It won’t be long before the house falls … Continue reading →