Nikki and Brendan Hike

Short trip today. Another gorgeous drive through the rolling hills and cornfields of Northern Illinois and Wisconsin. We got up super early and got to our next stop by 10am so killed some time getting some groceries and supplies.  Got some lunch at a nice cafe where I could take advantage of wifi and get some work done. Then we meandered over to our accommodations for the next two nights, Governor Dodge State Park.  Set up camp and napped awhile.  Got in another small hike and made dinner over the fire.  All in all a quiet and easy day.  Enjoying much cooler temps after this horrible summer so far. Tomorrow we make a return visit to a new favorite destination for us!  Miles driven: 636 Miles hiked: 3.5 State Count: 4

Well, we are off on another one of our big adventures.  Where this time?  You will find out in real time right along with us.  We've planned and unplanned this trip at least seven times so far this year.  We only have a very loose plan at this point.  We packed up the car with camping and backpacking gear and took off.  Goal for today; Northern Illinois.  Settled in at a site outside Utica IL.  Gorgeous day, easy drive.  Tomorrow: Wisconsin bound for a return adventure from 2020. Crossed 1 time zone Miles driven: 422 Miles hiked: 0