Bicycled the Root River Trail from Rushford to Houston. Portion of the trail from Cushon's Peak to the Houston Nature Center is closed right now, so bicycled the wide shoulders on Highway 16. Going down was great, climbing back up not so much. Great day of weather, without severe winds. Only two trees down on the way.

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Root River Trail is closed at top going from Rushford to Houston. Wide shoulders on detour will get you there. I didn't go on today, but will sometime in the future.

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Just read in "The Fillmore County Journal" p. 24. by Hanson, Wanda

that in "other business" of the City of Rushford, that the Root River Trail from Rushford to Houston will be closed for repairs until August 2026.

I'd seen the white and red barriers and thought they were for a special event. Nope.

How's that going to effect the triathlon?

Going to use Highway 16 when Owl City Cycles opens for the season.

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24th Annual International Festival of Owls

In Houston, Minnesota

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Happy Twin Peaks Day!

I now live in a Midwestern town with a lot of trees and 🦉 owls that have their own International Owl Center one town over.

2026 International Festival of Owls is March 6-8. Where the owls *are* what they seem.

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Bicycled from Rushford to Houston yesterday. 14 bicyclists on the trail 4 electric. 2 electric speeding too dangerously fast. 1 dog walker.

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Bridges of Fillmore and Houston Counties on the Root River Trail.

Bicycled from Rushford to Houston. Lunch, explored library & shops.

Houston Library had a free Minnesota State Parks pass. Since I'm a member of SELCO through the Rushford Library, I was able to get it. Only good till the 30th, but we'll try to use it.

Bicycled home, enjoyed a wonderful breeze.

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40 miles yesterday to Lanesboro, Minnesota.

28 miles today to Houston, Minnesota. This a bit harder as it has a steep hill.

Glad I did both. Hot and humid reminded me of North Alabama.

Tomorrow I catch up on reading "Moon Lake" by Joe R. Lansdale.

Then listening to "The Memory Librarian by Janelle Monae.

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