We reached the Ice Age Trail Alliance headquarters in Cross Plains today. It took us almost 12 hours, starting at 5:00am and arriving just before closing. It was an extremely hot day and tomorrow is supposed to be even worse.

We had met Matt on our long roadwalk to Albany two days ago and he was very helpful in staying late and arranging to shuttle our vehicle tomorrow. We got to shower and wash clothes in the IATA basement and then eat at Kurt's bar/grill. I had gyros and Papa Bear had pizza - both were good and reasonably priced.
After buying food at Piggly Wiggly, we hiked 1.5 more miles in the dark up to an IATA property where we camped.

Earlier in the day, we passed through Verona. At a Kwik Trip truck stop, we stopped and bought stuff for breakfast - pulled pork sandwiches and doughnuts! The guys at Dot's Tavern in Basco last night said we should contact the police for help in retrieving my cellphone. We had the license plate of the car from two photos that Papa Bear had taken, so we were hoping to find the Verona police station and try our luck.
As we were sitting in the Kwik Trip, in walked a Verona police officer. We explained what had happened, he took lots of info, and went back to his car. Quite awhile later, he returned. He had identified the owners, contacted them, and they had searched the car - no phone found. He left them Papa Bear's number but that was all he could do. As soon as we thanked him for his help and he left, Papa Bear's phone rang - they had found the phone upon a more thorough search and would be sending it to my folks' address! Happy Day.