Hayward, WI

I'm sweaty, tired and bleeding...but in surprisingly good spirits! Dad and I just finished mountain biking in Hayward,WI on the Hatchery Creek Trail in the Chequemegon National Forest. I read about the trails in my guidebook and thought they sounded like something we might like. I managed to dump myself (twice!) off my bike. There may have been some choice words coming out of my mouth but if a tree falls in the forest does it make a sound? Ok, ok so Dad was there and is well aware that it does make a sound:) Anyways, someone had to pick me up out of the bushes! The tumbles were worth it though as the trail was fun and challenging, and the weather was perfect. There is a big annual mountain bike race tomorrow in Hayward, so Dad and I decided not to even try to get a room there. We are headed about an hour south to Rice Lake, WI. It looks to be a little bigger on the map so hopefully we'll have some luck there. I like riding in the camero but not sleeping in it! Tomorrow will be a big driving day to get across Minnesota. We are headed for South Dakota to hit up Badlands National Park, Mount Rushmore and Crazy Horse. Can't wait!