We are in North Dakota today in Devil's Lake. Did you know that there is a town in ND named Michigan? Unfortunately, we were driving too fast for me to get a picture of the sign. So when we tell people we are from Michigan, I wonder what the response will be?
We left Duluth MN this morning and drove through miles of very isolated wood lands on a two lane road with almost no traffic and no billboards. It was beautiful and peaceful. The road became a four lane highway near Bimidji MN and the terrain became less wooded and more agricultural. We couldn't help but notice that some towns are too small for fast food franchises. There are Dairy Queen stands and A & W drive-ins but no McDonalds or Taco Bell or Burger King. I think this is great for general health, but it was difficult when I really wanted some caffeine!
As we drove into North Dakota the terrain gradually changed to grassland. The horizon seemed to recede and the land stretched away on each side of the road in shades of green, gold and brown. We saw the wheat harvest in progress. It made me want to grind my own flour and thank the wheat farmers for the abundance they produce. And I'm sure the farmers are not the ones who reap the big profit!
We are staying at a mom and pop motel called the Fireside Inn. They have a happy hour and we are about to join. We are not sure what we will find in the way of dinner, but the room is comfy and clean. Tomorrow is our longest drive day. We will leave early, cross into Mountain Time, and arrive fairly late, but close to Glacier. As always, I am in awe of the beauty of this land.
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