I will be leaving North Texas on the 25th of July heading to Minnesota. The first day I plan on 625 miles to Jeff City, MO. (spending the night with borther- in- law). From there I plan on riding over to the Mississippi river & ride the great river roads North. In Minnesota, I plan on riding the West coast of lake Superior to Silver Bay then over to Ely. After Ely, I will ride over to Grand Forks, ND then head South back home.

Can anyone tell me what shape the river roads are in after the floods. Are their areas I need to avoid. Also, any must see locations along the way.

Thanks for any help & advice..

 

Can't help ya with your questions but that sounds like an amazing trip! Good luck.

 

lots of high water and messed up roads over along the Missouri river but along the Mississippi in Iowa I don't think you will have much trouble. if you want to make time instead of riding hwy. 61 north take hwy. 218 the avenue of the saints.