Day 70 – Jamestown, ND to Brainerd, MN

The landscape gets greener as we continue eastward. It’s getting more humid, too.

The Route

We took I-94 to Fargo, US-10 to Brainerd, and then MN-371 south to the campground. It was a 250 mile travel day.

 About the Day

We awoke to sunshine, clear skies and 64°. There were variable winds through the day and the temperature reached a high of 81°.

Along the Way

Jamestown’s Frontier Village highlights …

We saw the World’s Largest Holstein Cow yesterday. Today we got to see Dakota Thunder, the World’s Largest Buffalo at Jamestown’s Frontier Village. Could the World’s Largest Cinnamon Roll be next?

 

There's a buffalo herd and a buffalo museum at the Village.

White Cloud is the only recorded
true albino bison in the world.

National Buffalo Museum 

There are two pygmy goats named Ted & Fred.

We learned that Louis L’Amour (yes, the author) was born in Jamestown. He's honored at the Village.

The Pioneer Village presents many other restored buildings, artifacts and activities.

Louis L'Amour Lane

But, I'm innocent!

Stagecoach rides 

This Daylily brightened the day.

Highway scenes …

Entering Minnesota

Our first lake sighting – 9,999 to go.

Approaching Brainerd

Travel Trivia

We stayed at Crow Wing Lake Campground on July 24, 2010 during our Northwest Trip. We picked it on purpose this time.

We use the terms buffalo and bison interchangeably in the U.S. Yet, no buffalo have ever lived in North America. We’ll probably never change because it sounds odd to yearn for a home where the bison roam.

The Campground

We’re staying at Crow Wing Lake Campground. The campground is located 9 miles south of Brainerd. It has new ownership since our last visit and they’ve made very nice improvements. Our site is large and level. They offer many services. The sites are raked before each guest arrives … very classy. The daily rate is the highest we've seen.

Site #41

Boat docks

Lakefront

Tomorrow

We may make it to Michigan’s Upper Peninsula.