In
the past, we've come to a point when we’re returning from a trip that we seem to “smell the hay and start galloping for home”. We stop sightseeing and drive
longer each day. It started gradually a few days ago and became obvious today.
The
Route
We
spent a 3rd day on I-80, starting at North Platte and ending 403
miles later at Waukee (just west of Des Moines).
About
the Day
We
expected rain, but got a beautiful day for travelling. It was sunny and comfortable
(mid-70s) with no wind.
I-80
in Nebraska and Iowa helped make this a great travel day. The terrain consisted of
gently rolling hills, the road was straight and there was very little highway
construction.
Heading
Out
Campground
occupancy really drops after Labor Day. Holiday
RV Park provided a great example. It was sunny, peaceful and nearly vacant
when we pulled out.
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| Leaving North Platte |
Along
the Way
Nebraska
and Iowa look a lot alike. We did notice that the ground cover got
progressively greener as we traveled east.
Iowa greeted us with unusual and unexpected structures on an I-80 overpass.
We learned that it was Albert Paley's iconic gateway to Iowa and to Council Bluffs on the 24th Street bridge.
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| This picture is from a Google search |
Other views of Iowa were as we expected.
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| Iowa looked great today. |
The
Campground
There aren't a lot of campgrounds along I-80 in western Iowa. Carol had to look hard
and long to find one. Timberland
Campground in Waukee was a great find. It’s new and beautifully designed to
blend with nature.
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| Entrance |
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| Playground |
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| Site #29 |
Tomorrow
We’ll
continue on I-80 to Illinois.
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