Take Out the Trash Day

Somewhere on the Iowa side heading up to Wisconsin, we noticed an exit ramp that would take us to an overlook. Neighbor Tim and I are always willing to take a detour to see culture or point of interest, and a chance to get my ass off a hard cycle seat.

Winding around the somewhat convoluted ramp to find a parking area and picnic tables, the view of the hills and valley of the area made the stop well worth it.

And how thoughtful of Iowa to provide the view for weary travellers. The money to provide a ramp from the Interstate system is appreciated by all the people who might stop to shake off the dust of the road from their tired shoulders.

After a long walk down a sidewalk, that seemed longer than it should have been, we came to the overlook and what a stunning sight. What? This is it?

And so after a brief stop to see the trees, we walked back up the long sidewalk to sit again on the hard cycle seat and left. Thanks, Iowa.

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