For those who have followed this site for awhile, they might have figured out that the Wisconsin River is one of my favorite places in the world. I have been canoeing the Wisconsin River since I was 10 years old. This makes over 30 years that I have canoed this fantastic river. I have probably [...]
When I saw the sign for the Wildlife Loop Trail near the entrance to Yellowstone Lake State Park, I had to chuckle because this park must have thought it was the Wyoming version to have a trail like this. Surely a trail in southeastern Wisconsin could not have enough interesting wildlife to have a trail [...]
One of the most beautiful and popular state parks in Wisconsin and the country is Devil’s Lake State Park near Baraboo. The state park is one of the busiest and routinely rated as one of the best parks in the nation and sometimes even listed as number one. For those who visit, it is not [...]
There are a hundred fun Birkie traditions to do during the American Birkebeiner cross-country ski marathon. In fact, I was talking to one Worldloppet skier who agreed that the actual race is only like 20% of the experience. Hayward, Wisconsin becomes a fascinating place every February during the annual run of this fantastic race and [...]
This photograph comes from I believe the 5th wave of the 50 kilometer skate race at the 40th Birkebeiner cross-country ski marathon, which was held this last Saturday. I was in wave 6 of the classic race and because of this photo, I was late getting to the starting line. Sometimes you just have to [...]
At the front desk at Blue Mound State Park I asked the ranger if the observation towers were open year round. The lady replied that they were as long as you could get to them. I had my Teva hiking boots on, so I knew I could make it no problem. I got in my [...]
Lake Kegonsa State Park is one of those places that people motor right on past on the way to more interesting spots farther north along I-90. It is just south of Madison near the town of Stoughton. While there is good reason to keep driving north, there is also good reason to stop by [...]
Today’s guest post discusses what makes Wisconsin unique. There is so much to see and so much do in Wisconsin that it is easy to forgive anyone who misses out on the adventure and fun side of this wonder place. Whether you want to indulge yourself into outdoor activities like backpacking or bird watching, canoeing [...]
The American Birkebeiner cross-country ski Marathon is only a month away and currently there is a shortage of snow in Hayward, Wisconsin. There is not much snow anywhere in the state. One-by-one, many winter events all across the state have been canceled from biathlons, skiing races, and candlelight night skis. Let us pray that the [...]
We arrived to a foggy Blue Mound State Park. It had recently snowed and then freezing rain capped the snow making a crusty top layer. Despite the less than ideal conditions, the woods were beautiful in stark kind of way. In fact, an author contacted me for some of my pictures from this day to [...]
A couple of weeks ago the Pike Lake Unit of the Kettle Moraine State Forest was hit with almost two feet of snow where nearby units barely had six inches. I have never been to Pike Lake, but this seemed the opportune time to check it out for some cross-country skiing. When I got off [...]
One bird that can be seen on just about every river, lake, marsh, pond, or any waterway in Wisconsin is the belted kingfisher. The cacophonous call of this colorful bird is familiar to all who spend time outside in Wisconsin. Earlier this year, in Nekoosa Wisconsin, I spotted a pair on Lake Arrowhead. I got [...]
