Saturday, August 8, 2020

August 5: Mobridge SD

 



What in the world is this? And where is it?And why is my blog program now using blue font and underline?  The first two questions I can answer.  If someone knows how to turn off the blasted underline, please send me a text, or fix it!What it is: a statute titled WalleyeUp (I guess like in giddy up). It is located in Mobridge, SD.   It is made from many miscellaneous, metal pieces, just like you see with some dinosaur statues.  The statue depicts a cowboy riding a fish.  This is probably the most interesting thing in Mobridge, but I can probably find a few other items to talk about during today’s ride.So first about fishing:  fishing, especially walleye fishing is a big deal for Lake Oahe.  My accommodations on Monday, Tuesday, and tomorrow in Pollock, were all fishing guide businesses.  They say it’s some of the best walleye fishing in the world.  So if you like fishing for walleyes, now you know where to go.So speaking of Mobridge, can you guess, how the city got its name?  It came to me as I was riding along, entering the city.  If you’ve heard of Cambridge, in the UK, you’re on the right track.Today was a beautiful day with some of the best scenery of the trip.Miles:   31:  North progress  14.4miles. West progress:  15.8 milesElevations: High: 2004. Min. 1632Max speed: 27. mph

                                                      Sunset on Lake Oahe..
                 The. Road between Akaska and Mobridge: Very scenic
                                                         Sunset on Lake Oahe
                                    One more scenic view of the road to Mobridge

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