Wis,Illinois Fall run?
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RE: Wis,Illinois Fall run?
Lake Geneva? ...too touristy. I'd head to Galena and then up the Mississippi River at least as far as Trempeleau, Wisconsin. Thereare three really nice motels in Trempeleau that shouldn't be too hard to get a room in if it's a weekday. Weekends might be a bit tough without a reservation, but I don't remember the name of these places---a Google search on the town may give you some ideas. Perrot State Park is right there too if you're in the mood to camp. Last week of September, first week of October should be best for color.
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RE: Wis,Illinois Fall run?
If you want the best ride in WI. start at Sauck city HWY 60 go east to Prairie du Chien then take HWY 35 North to La crosse spend the night in am cross over t the MI side go north on HWY 61 to ? we never make to ST Paul . Oct 13 ,14 is when we plan our trip with Five couples ,plan on staying some where near La Crosse.(weather is a concern so is it is always a crap shoot)
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RE: Wis,Illinois Fall run?
try the menominee indian reservation about 40 miles west of green bay. water falls on the wolf river and the county is nearly totally virgin forest. it don;t get any better for a color ride. shawano lake is near by and motels are not a problem.
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RE: Wis,Illinois Fall run?
Yes I ment Minnesota just stay next to the river and you will back tothe Huck finn eara .Now my color report ,My wife and here brother were up at the cabin in Presque Isle WI witch is the middle of the state on UPstate border. Color was at 75% ,Wausau she feels should peak in about a week she put it at 50% .
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RE: Wis,Illinois Fall run?
New color news from other bikers because of theno rain up north earas differ greatly.
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RE: Wis,Illinois Fall run?
ORIGINAL: bigdoghd
Any ideas fora run for a few couples to do and see some fall colors with a nice place to stay?
Geneva? Galena any suggestions?
Any ideas fora run for a few couples to do and see some fall colors with a nice place to stay?
Geneva? Galena any suggestions?
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RE: Wis,Illinois Fall run?
This is a ride we are setting up for next weekend it goes from Dubuque IA. up to Prairie du Chien WI. along the river. this should give you a idea of the roads along their.
https://www.hdforums.com/m_2286920/tm.htm
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