tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8749963622029128336.post2463790364253489182..comments2024-03-28T15:31:51.280-05:00Comments on The River: On the Road Friday ~ Elroy - Sparta State Trail ~ WisconsinCarla from The Riverhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12107829617899979937noreply@blogger.comBlogger19125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8749963622029128336.post-18963359515464169072015-10-23T23:36:43.084-05:002015-10-23T23:36:43.084-05:00These are very cool pictures, Carla. Wow, these t...These are very cool pictures, Carla. Wow, these tunnels are over 140 years old! - they are rich in history for sure.<br /><br />~SheriRed Rose Alleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02685747099912989862noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8749963622029128336.post-14041778512172904112015-10-23T15:40:23.534-05:002015-10-23T15:40:23.534-05:00those are incredible! I would love to do something...those are incredible! I would love to do something like that. Bike or run for me :)Daniela @Frugal Aint Cheaphttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02785196779476490372noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8749963622029128336.post-32658189053376346492015-10-21T20:14:45.237-05:002015-10-21T20:14:45.237-05:00I hear of the trails often, but I had no idea abou...I hear of the trails often, but I had no idea about the history and distance of the trails. <br />I always love learning more about our great state on your "On the Road Fridays"!Big Rigs 'n Lil' Cookieshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14389191114283752348noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8749963622029128336.post-70937398402132875392015-10-21T04:13:41.801-05:002015-10-21T04:13:41.801-05:00That looks like a fun trail! We'll have to che...That looks like a fun trail! We'll have to check it out some time. How far is Sparta from here?Ruthhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10260526327947922728noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8749963622029128336.post-46591374442672038252015-10-21T00:47:28.788-05:002015-10-21T00:47:28.788-05:00What joy to be able to enjoy abandoned rail lines ...What joy to be able to enjoy abandoned rail lines in such a beautiful way! Really enjoyed the tour you gave us of your beautiful state! Marilyn @ MountainTopSpicehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00600290895531484438noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8749963622029128336.post-42918460430027281212015-10-19T15:38:22.144-05:002015-10-19T15:38:22.144-05:00That looks like an amazing trail - something my fa...That looks like an amazing trail - something my family and I would enjoy. I would definitely be wearing a hat in there though. <br />Check out the link of what you will often find in caves and tunnels in New Zealand.<br /><br />https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Weta#Cave_weta<br />Juliehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07999097330359965266noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8749963622029128336.post-32480845889934903562015-10-18T09:07:32.805-05:002015-10-18T09:07:32.805-05:00These trails look amazing Carla, I've never se...These trails look amazing Carla, I've never seen anything like it! Jessica @ Barefoot by the Seahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17144598980710841824noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8749963622029128336.post-58945230958309414452015-10-17T15:58:34.817-05:002015-10-17T15:58:34.817-05:00It still irks me that the opposition of a few retr...It still irks me that the opposition of a few retrogrades prevented our community from connecting to similar bike trails here in Fillmore county. The abandoned rail line across from our home is long gone incorporated in one more cornfield....:(troutbirderhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14087811292280881959noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8749963622029128336.post-20546636412017008342015-10-17T10:03:01.937-05:002015-10-17T10:03:01.937-05:00I was not aware of the tunnels, thanks for sharing...I was not aware of the tunnels, thanks for sharing. Your photos are great.Lindahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03627990579836256581noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8749963622029128336.post-75186969515331023602015-10-17T08:41:49.766-05:002015-10-17T08:41:49.766-05:00Carla,
This looks like so much fun to discover. W...Carla,<br />This looks like so much fun to discover. Wow 140 years old! Have fun and safe travels.<br />KrisJunkchiccottagehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13312068546640480844noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8749963622029128336.post-23946462048699246692015-10-16T19:05:33.567-05:002015-10-16T19:05:33.567-05:00The tunnel looks spooktacular..especially this tim...The tunnel looks spooktacular..especially this time of the year. I wonder if there are ghosts in there at night. An awesome trail for sure. JanicePrims By The Waterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08737737916013397690noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8749963622029128336.post-76831825274129078462015-10-16T17:03:19.541-05:002015-10-16T17:03:19.541-05:00The tunnels sounds a bit spooky but probably not t...The tunnels sounds a bit spooky but probably not to you and your brave boys.<br /> I'm not much a fan of bats since my daughter walked on one by the river bank one day and she screamed so loud, I came running thinking she had discovered a dead body. It still give me the chill just to remember that awful scream. lol. It's a bend in the side of the river where several bodies have washed on Juliahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03423754263165266554noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8749963622029128336.post-91615711265959081272015-10-16T16:33:34.350-05:002015-10-16T16:33:34.350-05:00Absolutely beautiful!! And such history...over 14...Absolutely beautiful!! And such history...over 140 years old!! Safe travels and have fun this weekend! Hugs!!Benitahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02712521705008463049noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8749963622029128336.post-68158440725017551542015-10-16T12:01:04.230-05:002015-10-16T12:01:04.230-05:00What a experience Carla....and I love that first t...What a experience Carla....and I love that first tunnel shot that's great!<br /><br />JenRURAL https://www.blogger.com/profile/11871803235521431504noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8749963622029128336.post-90731544828842742842015-10-16T11:11:11.044-05:002015-10-16T11:11:11.044-05:00It's very mysterious looking. Perfect for this...It's very mysterious looking. Perfect for this time of year. Love the road of overlapping trees. Why is it still green there? It is a microclimate where it is warmer? Or are those pines? xoox SuButterfly 8)(8 Bungalow https://www.blogger.com/profile/12407401010841427366noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8749963622029128336.post-91381567149626942422015-10-16T10:47:59.259-05:002015-10-16T10:47:59.259-05:00140 year old tunnels ... and very dark, a flashlig...140 year old tunnels ... and very dark, a flashlight is definitely a must take!<br /><br />Aren't the trees beautiful.<br /><br />Happy weekend<br /><br />All the best JanLowcarb team memberhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07961199165290289611noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8749963622029128336.post-32562956735727272262015-10-16T10:47:47.858-05:002015-10-16T10:47:47.858-05:00140 year old tunnels ... and very dark, a flashlig...140 year old tunnels ... and very dark, a flashlight is definitely a must take!<br /><br />Aren't the trees beautiful.<br /><br />Happy weekend<br /><br />All the best JanLowcarb team memberhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07961199165290289611noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8749963622029128336.post-39543435852163566472015-10-16T08:22:40.708-05:002015-10-16T08:22:40.708-05:00I love the take flashlight reference on the sign. ...I love the take flashlight reference on the sign. That's very neat. I do not like bats...we have then in my yard and sometimes they swoop down to drink out of the pool at night and scare me. No thank you! ;) Kim https://www.blogger.com/profile/15445291034631735026noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8749963622029128336.post-91552871012176579572015-10-16T08:19:58.777-05:002015-10-16T08:19:58.777-05:00A very lush and beautiful place, Carla. (I couldn&...A very lush and beautiful place, Carla. (I couldn't go anywhere near the bats, though.) There's so much in Wisconsin to enjoy. My late husband, son and I spent a week on Yellow Lake in a friend's cabin. It was heavenly. Have a great weekend! xo ~ NancyA Joyful Cottagehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08604235087317891071noreply@blogger.com