Great Video! I moved to AZ from Nebraska, YAY! 👍 Miss the old downtown buildings and brick roads……and endless rows of corn……. 🌽

Traveling with you is always interesting and enlightening!

🕊️ Traveling with RVerTV 🛣️🚐 made it through the rain 🌧️ enjoyed the Museum 🖼️ 🐠 Thank You! ⛰️

God Bless , United States America , Russ , RVerTV Fans. Thank you Russ , I enjoy RVerTV - BEST TV ON KZfaq. Happy Trails - U.S.A. - Russ - 2023 / 2024. Have a Great Summer, Have a Great Day.🤠🤠🤠🤠🤠🤠🤠🤠

Early morning is an awesome time to roll through these places! I also think I've probably mentioned I really enjoy that rear camera view.

Thank you....very nice drive.👍👍 Would not care for being in a tent during any kind of storm. Am looking forward to seeing one of Great Lakes. Take care.

On the road with RUSS......great 😊

Nice video, and here I thought I was the only one who got hung up on unexpected detours, but you handled it better than I do. LOL!

Hey, Hey, RVerTV Russ, Too Cool For School, Love the old River towns. 👍

YAY!!!!!!!!!!!

Very cool, also known as too cool for school!!!

Hey Russell those work Chipmunks making that noise and Chipmunks don't throw acorns but if you listen carefully you'll hear a bipedal movement in the brush while you're walking up PS brother I'm enjoying a road trip God bless

I've said before you are living the dream life have safe travels and thanks for your videos

Yes, Kirby Vacuum Cleaners. A real beast.

Very nice tour!! Happy for you going to new places.

I absolutely ❤thunder and lighting storms. Thanks again for another great video. Be safe out there.

🎉 love the show I enjoy with my morning coffee thanks Greg from Boston

THANKS!

Hwy 61 has some of the most beautiful architecture in the Midwest and you're are close to the Field of Dreams

Your in my neighborhood Russ ! Seen your van at Sand Hollow wrecker games. Those churches along Mississippi were originally Irish Catholic. BTW it's pronounced Prairie-Do-Sheen .... Happy Trails !!

Wife and I enjoy your videos. Does having us along for the journey keep you from feeling lonely?

Excellent video, Russ. Those churches were amazing. Appreciate the look at a part of the country I have never seen.

I grew up in Connecticut and in many of the town and cities there are old buildings like that. Most of them were factories from the early part of the 20th century. My friend was a city historian, and showed me some houses that were hundreds of years old. I love all of that old architecture. I grew up in the 60's and 70's and back in those days, those buildings were either still in use or simply not that old. My grandparents and great-grandparents had all sorts of furniture that they were still using as common furniture, that now go for big money as antiques. Pretty cool stuff!

Yay!! Iowa videos!! I'm considering a move there and these are PERFECT!

Great video Russ beautiful drive through there great architect beautiful landscape thanks Russ 😅

I do not know if you have been or will go to Elkader, Clayton County, Iowa or nearby Clermont which are two very historic towns and home of my ancestors. Clermont is like a living museum while Elkader is more of a regular small town with historic features and Motor Mill. Both on the Turkey River.

Cool trip Russ. Wish I could do it but, being a Canadian snowbird, all of my time allotment is for the winter months (November to April). On my route home, I do get to cross over the Mississippi, Missouri and Ohio rivers in the same day. Cheers, Steve

Iowa is now on the Bucket List

Maybe someday you can go to Guthrie Oklahoma. Thank you I love your show

As mentioned before, I spent every summer growing up in and around Keokuk, Ft. Madison and Clinton Iowa and boy howdy do I remember the lighting and thunder storms. Thanks for the memories Russ.

The Mississippi river will freeze over in that area. In the late 70’s, the bridge at Marquette was closed due to some bad issues found during an inspection. The closest bridge north was at Lansing which was about an hour north. In the summer, they had a ferry at Marquette to take you over the river. We had a real cold winter that year and they had to cut the ice with big saws so the ferry could continue to run during the winter

This was a wonderful morning trip through beautiful small towns with so many old and well kept brick buildings and churches. Looking forward to the next video! Safe travels.

Hey Russ, happy Friday. I just got home from my own 2-month road trip so I'm catching up with the latest episodes. I was in that area about a month ago, loved driving along the Great River Road and seeing the sights and towns along the way. Glad to hear that you changed your mind about going to Sturgis. There's so much more of the country to explore, and I'm looking forward to riding along and seeing it with you!

The Great River Road is on my list with the Lewis and Clark trail. So many historic routes, so little time! Thanks for the encouragement.

That was quite a light show!

Can’t believe your in Wisconsin, welcome Russ!

Nice work Russ! Travel safe 👍

Loved seeing all the brick buildings still in good condition and being used. The brick roads and buildings remind me of the city where lived as a child. Loved those old brick roads.

My dad and I love your videos, keep up the good work. When you’re in Wisconsin, you should try to go to house on the rock. I think it’s right up your alley if you haven’t been there before.

WHAT GREAT VIDEOS! Always an inspiration, and you are so appreciated, Russ. Thanks!

What a nice, small town, and beautiful scenery. Guttenburg is worth the trip. I can't wait to see where you go next. I have never been to Lake Superior, so it be very interesting. I loved the Catholic church you stopped at in New Vienna. Thanks for awesome video of your trip north. Be safe and stay well.

Hi Russ,another nice adventure,if ya are close to Peoria,Illinois on your journey,holler out and I'll buy ya a tenderloin..Have fun and be safe..😀

Excellent videos. Can’t wait to see all of Iowa and Nebraska. You can tell a great story.

Another Great video! Thanks Russ.

Oh my goodness! This is my part of the world ❤ Thank you so much for visiting. I would have given you some travel detour tips and other off the beaten path must see places. You did a great job highlighting the beautiful scenery along the Mississippi River. We are proud of our communities and small town atmosphere. If you can just imagine the Dairy Days & Independence Day small town celebrations. I watched many firework shows in the Dubuque & Guttenburg parks. My father worked at the John Deere factory along the Mississippi near Dubuque. He had a machine shed full of antique tractors that he would proudly ride in those parades. You drove past my uncle & cousins home as you went through Guttenburg. I now own a cottage with the river in my backyard, nothing compares to thunderstorms on the Mississippi. The river does freeze in the winter, however there is usually open water near the dam areas. I was fortunate enough to travel the country with my dad when I was young, so your videos are so enjoyable & entertaining to me. Before he passed away I asked him what his favorite place to visit was, he told me there is nothing more beautiful than the rolling hills of Iowa ❤

Thanks again for taking us along, great video Russ. But when are you heading East? Let me know if you are coming to Charleston, WV and I will buy you a coffee. Our capitol also has a gold dome. Always look forward to your travels.

The dam system on the Mississippi is definitely a marvel. Senator Long (a long-time senator) was instrumental in the construction of the Alton Illinois dam. Senator Pietro Vichi "Pete" Domenici from New Mexico was a rookie in the Senate. He attached a rider to Senator Longs' bill for the "Waterway usery fee." In order for the bill to pass, the rider had to pass with it. The tax of the inland shipping fuel, whether Mississippi, Great Lakes, Ohio or any other inland waterway used for commerce, was the first of its kind since William Penn said quote "Keep the waterways free and clear of taxation" after the war on Independence. One can either thank Senator Domenici for the fuel tax that paid for dams, parks, and other federal projects along all navigable inland waterways. Or, as Senator Longs objection to the rider, cursed it because it would increase the cost of goods. At that time, though, the waterways were the only mode of commerce that wasn't taxed. Railroads, trucking industry (the most regulated and taxed), and the airline industry all paid a tax. It should be noted that at that particular time in history, railroads, barge/ship, trucks, and air in this order were the efficiency gpm (gallons per mile of fuel) per ton of goods shipped, trucks paid the most in taxes. The irony is that it takes a truck, the most taxed and regulated at the time, to move the goods from the rail yards, ports, and airports. The cost to build dams, docks, and airports was way more expensive to build since the interstate system had already been completed. The need for electricity prompted the federal government to build the dams (yet, leased or sold the power generating rights). The need to move people domestic and internationally prompted the need to build airports. The railroads were built earlier on mainly through private funds. The federal government did take private land or granted land free of charge for railroads right of ways. For me, the Mighty Mississippi is more than just muddy water. It was the start of new era of taxation. Just a tid bit of Mississippi River history.

Beautiful clean towns much different from down south where I come from

Was just in that area a month ago. Nice town and surrounding scenery.

Again,,, dig your vibe ☺️👍

Thanks for coming to Iowa, Russ. Hope you enjoyed your adventures here, it looks like you did. Love all your videos, keep up the great work!

love this video, today it made my day you had sun from doing this before, im in canada , and its a nasty day here , but not while im traveling with you. thank you love your shows

Russ we love you!!! Hello from us here in Minnesota. Prairie Du ( Shane) lol. Come see us on the great north shore of Lake Superior!!!!!! The great river road is a beautiful drive along the Mississippi River. Hyw 61 along the Minnesota side includes the town of Wabasha ( Wab i shaw ) where the movie Grumpy old Men was filmed, and has the most amazing eagle center. And...for the ultimate trip.....visit the headwaters of the Mississippi River in Itasca state park, where you can step over the river as a trickle, and see Paul Bunyan!!!

you may have enjoyed the scenic drive instead of the main roads, a little curvy but more enjoyable to drive. (great river road)

Really enjoying your new format Russ. It feels more like I'm riding shotgun with you. Dubuque sure was a nice surprise. Slightly bigger than the city I live just outside of. Big enough to supply most services you require but small enough to avoid the ratrace.👍

Really is amazing. I haven't one homeless or one drug addict in your Iowa trip so far. Unlike everywhere else USA these days.

Should have grabbed you a pizza when you pulled into Casey's!! Good stuff!

That branch breaking sound was either a human or a sasquatch. Squirrels don't make that much noise, and snap branches that quickly, over and over, like that. That was cool! I doubt it was human. Didn't sound like any other known animal that I would think would keep rapidly breaking branches.

Hello Russ, Towns along the Mississippi River in Iowa 👍 Thank you for the video.

Hi Russ, thank you for sharing. God Bless 🙏

Great content lately. I know it’s work filming and editing, here’s some more gas money Russ!

I suspect you've already moved on North...but if you get a chance, just south of Prairie Du Chien is a little village called Cassville...they have the coolest car ferry that runs from Cassville across the Mississippi to Iowa and back...

Check out Mount Hosmer in lansing. Great outlook.

Brick was, and I guess still is, depending on where you live, the gold standard. These towns started with wooden structures but because of frequent fires, brick was the way to go. It truly stood the test of time plus it’s so cool looking. Having lived in California my whole life, brick is foreign. With all the seismic activity here in the west, brick is not desirable.

Got to say, there is no way I'd set a tent up anywhere near power lines. Nor would I park my RV near them unless there was no where else to camp.

Russ, you need to come through here in the fall. First , second week of oct. Leaves changing colors and Harvest in full swing. I live in the area, our old saying we live in Gods country.

Looks like you are headed north? If you head into MN make sure to go through Stillwater and Taylors Falls. So beautiful.

You were pretty close to a famous movie filming location...I wonder if you went there?...if you show it they will come...I guess we'll find out later this fall.

It does look like a Mayberry town!

Welcome to my hometown Dubuque

The town you mentioned in Wisconsin is pronounced Prairie du shane. I grew up about 12 miles from there on the Iowa side. Hope you get a chance to explore the area and check out Pikes peak, Effigy mounds, Wyalusing park. If you keep going east into Wisconsin check out house on the rock in spring green

Can you believe it when that bear popped out of the woods?!

This old town I believe was Iowa’s state capital long long time ago. Maybe that is why it’s so big.

Nice video. Guttenberg is only about 30 minutes from me. Great little town. Too bad you didn't go through McGregor just prior to heading into Wisconsin. That is also a sweet little river town. Depending on when you went through, main street might have been closed for construction. Prairie Du Chien is pronounced "Sheen".

If you stay on the upper Mississippi river valley, check out Pikes peak State Park in Iowa, Wyalusing State Park in Wisconsin, drive to the top of Grandad Bluff in Lacrosse, WI (must see!!). Great River Bluffs State Park in Minnesota, there are others, that's just a name a few. Winona, Minnesota is a cool little historic town as well. The driftless area in general has a lot of great stops, not just on the Mississippi.

Oh man with your detour, you were right near where they filmed Field of Dreams

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I live 3 miles north-west of Bellevue Iowa

Go here russ Cassville Car Ferry and fort Madison toll bridge

Do you ever have a meal in a restaurant ?

I’d like to get a dash camera, any recommendation?

Were you were at on the over look and was hearing all those tree branches breaking squirrels can't do that it was something big probably a bear or should I dare say bigfoot lol I think you got out of their in a nick of time only bigger branches snap that loud

We gonna send a couple housing projects on a few barges up there we love to share and we got plenty. New Orleans has a gift for yall. Just kidding 😂 looks too beautiful up there I am jealous

I must have misswed something the past few days? How did Russ's travel through Colorado turn into travel through Iowa and Mississippi along the Mississippi River?

Too bad you didn’t follow the Great River Road through McGregor.

Wouldn't it be funny if there was a rocket ship inside each of those church steeples?

Barge traffic gets frozen in the north part around Minnesota

My wife is always trying to get me to look inside churches like that, I think she just is curious what color of flame I emit when I cross the threshold. :)

That "park" as you call it goes for 2 mile. It's a river walk.

Where’s a great place to raise a family? You just saw it! Iowa is a slice of Americana too quickly melting away…….