This past weekend Derek and I started our first major house project. Well…if you don’t count the roof thing. Okay, this was my first major house project. {On this house.} And the first that made the house look prettier.
And I would love to show you photos…but my little point and click camera is dead…and I cannot seem to locate the charger. So you’ll have to wait another day or so.
Instead, I’ll show you photos that I’ve been putting off for a while. Photos from my family’s weekend excursion to the Elroy-Sparta bike trail in Wisconsin.
I realize school is starting back up {or already has}, but it’s not too late to have one more adventure before the Midwest turns to a winter wonderland. So start planning now for a long weekend over fall break or Labor Day Weekend.
The Elroy Sparta State Trail runs from {you guessed it} Elroy, WI to Sparta, WI. It’s 32 miles long and runs along the abandoned Chicago & Northwestern Railroad. The fact that it runs where rail tracks used to be means a nice smooth ride…free of steep hills. So, even if you aren’t a pro biker you can easily tackle this ride. And the kiddos will do great too.
But maybe the absolute coolest, greatest thing about Elroy-Sparta is passing through the tunnels. The trail runs through three rock tunnels that go right though the hills. When you first enter the light at the end is tiny and you can barely see in front of your face. {So be sure to bring a flashlight.}
Now…I won’t be too lengthy here. But I will recommend camping at the Tunnel Trail Campground. It’s smack in the middle of the trail, so you can ride either direction. It’s clean and the showers won’t make you lose your lunch. Take a flashlight. If you go before Labor Day, ride into Wilton, WI on Sunday morning for an all you can eat pancake breakfast. It’s $5. It’s good.
What are you waiting for. Get planning.
Amy
PS–It’s Garage Sale Week! That means I’ll be purging loads of goodies. And we have an amazing guest post coming up from Kuzack’s Closet!!
