very cool adventure! 
Each pool has its own distinct views – no doubt some are a bit more “scenic” than others 
Many years ago we did a random trip from Prairie du Chien, WI to Priceton, IA. Guessing it was about 150 miles +/-. Slept in the boat and fed the skeeters 
It was worth it though, had the opportunity to see a lot of the river that I seldom ever fish
Awesome trip BK! I really enjoyed following along on BookFace and laughing every time you posted about the dreaded snakes! Thanks for sharing!!
Carole and I drove from Roch to La Crescent yesterday and thought about going to La Crosse to the new distillery, but we stayed in Minnesota. We drove from home to Chatfield, to Rushford on Highway 30, then took 16 to the river. I get my La Crescent variety of apples in , of course, La Crescent. Hit that harvest square on the peak too and got ahead of the Apple Festival that starts Saturday. We drove up to Winona and snooped some shops there before bringing it home on Highway 14.
We did find a couple small areas of color, mostly walnut and butternut along with some ivy, but generally green yet. Its early but we saw a lot of fields of soybeans that could be picked. A few farmers had chopped corn for silage and even a couple chopping. The day was beautiful for an outing.
From La Crescent to Winona we both noted the lack of boats, maybe just being the middle of the week. Still, the big river is something to take in for those few miles we were along side of it….always something to see and marvel at when a person shares space and time with the Mississippi in this area.
Great write up. I love that area. Went to school in Winona and the wife went to lacrosse. We went by river from lake city to Winona and back in one day years ago. Still one of my favorite boating memories.
Dan
For those interested in boating, from Alma WI downstream is pretty impressive with minimal traffic. A trip through this area will make you forget about boring crowded lakes in a hurry if you enjoy just cruising on the water.
Great fun reading about your trip thru my neck of the big ol’ muddy. You’ve got me thinking about doing a trip now. Wife has always wanted to hit the winery in prairie du chain. Maybe we will plan it yet this year ? Might have to start at lacrosse tho, that’s a long haul in my fishing rig.
For those interested in boating, from Alma WI downstream is pretty impressive with minimal traffic. A trip through this area will make you forget about boring crowded lakes in a hurry if you enjoy just cruising on the water.
We tend not to advertise this. We like to keep the cityits away from us. Thanks for the post. 
Sounds like a great trip bk. Did i see you by the rollers Saturday night?
Were you single? Yup, Mary and I were soaking crawlers for sturg.
No i was on the other side in my co workers boat. Any luck? My co worker caught all the fish in our boat but i got to reel in a couple because he was too busy catching other fish. 2 channel, 2 shovel nose, 2 sheep and a big carp.
Looks like fun!
Very cool trip, thanks for sharing. Buffalo City just south of Alma was my first ever trip to big muddy in the 70’s as a kid. Stayed at the Buffalo City Resort! My Aunt and Uncle retired there in the 80’s and I spent my summers on the river there. Love that section of the river. Weaver Bottoms. Wiggle Waggle, just to name a few. Exploring that section of river could bring out the huck finn in anyone!
Very cool trip, thanks for sharing. Buffalo City just south of Alma was my first ever trip to big muddy in the 70’s as a kid. Stayed at the Buffalo City Resort! My Aunt and Uncle retired there in the 80’s and I spent my summers on the river there. Love that section of the river. Weaver Bottoms. Wiggle Waggle, just to name a few. Exploring that section of river could bring out the huck finn in anyone!
I have been here since 1976 and this river will always be my favorite,I’m headed for weaver bottoms later today and explore maybe wiggle waggle tomorrow as I haven’t been up there for a couple months thanks for reminding me. Also great fri fish and burgers at resort but now its river ratz resort ????????????
You must be logged in to reply to this topic.
