I just don't have enough to do, so now I'm publishing a monthly newsletter, too! The first issue of Mississippi Valley Travels is now available. The newsletter is intended to provide an overview of happenings along the Mississippi River for that month. It includes events, highlights from history, and a featured local business. Download the
The New Year is off to a busy but good start. I got a nice mention from the Chicago Tribune’s Resourceful Traveler (read the story here). I’m about to hit the road again and am frantically going my list of things that need to get done. I’ll be on the road for three weeks, talking
Ralph Samuelson invented water skiing in 1922 on Lake Pepin; Lake City has been celebrating this with a festival since 1972.
No steamboats anymore but still a fine festival with a grand parade.
I meant to post this earlier, but, you know how it goes. On Saturday, June 5, I will be signing books at The Paper Moon in McGregor, Iowa. McGregor is one of my favorite places along the river. Below is an excerpt from my Lansing to LeClaire travel guide that explains part of the reason.
