Photo Blog with Waterfalls, Hiking, Outdoors, and other Adventures
Adam Martin 
Next stop on my freestyle adventure was Wyalusing State Park in Bagley, WI. Located in the far southwestern corner of the state, this location is unique as it overlooks the confluence of the Wisconsin River into the Mississippi River. The state of Iowa is also visible from the bluffs. Weather was still very grey and … Read more
For the long Memorial Weekend, I set out to explore some local state parks, natural areas, and monuments. I originally intended to leave Friday after work, but heavy rains changed my plans. Instead, I woke early and started driving with no idea on the first destination other than a general direction of southwest Wisconsin. I checked … Read more
This past weekend, the weather finally graced us with temps around 70, sunny skies, and dry grounds. Took a day trip up to Kettle Moraine State Forest—Southern Unit for some much needed hiking. On the suggestion of a park ranger, decided to try the Nordic trails because they are less busy with mountain bikers today. I did … Read more
Was bored this morning and it has been the first good weather of the year. Decided to try photographing the sunrise. Clear skies turned a bit cloudy over the lake and the colors were a bit muted, but still happy to sit on the beach and not freeze my arse off. Spring seems to finally … Read more
Back home in Kenosha, WI and the adventure has come to a finish for now. Unpacked the car and now time to rest. Further unpacking and cleaning for tomorrow. Thanks to my family for everything on this trip, all the great people I met on the road, and the National Park Service and staff for … Read more
Pulled off for my (hopefully) last stop before home near Walcott, Iowa. Lots of corn here. LOTS. Apparently I found myself at Iowa 80 Truckstop (the world’s largest truck stop) so there’s that. My life accomplishments may have just peaked… Lat = 41.6175071 , Long = -90.7816946 — Show at Google Maps
Adventure comes in all forms, and today it took the shape of a gastronomical trek. Like a beacon of gluttony, the giant Waffle House sign called my name. We don’t have these in Wisconsin and probably for good reason. $11 dollars worth of shame and sadness was the outcome. Womp womp. Pecan waffle almost saved … Read more
Sorry no post for Amarillo, but for real it didn’t deserve one. Nothing to see on the way through Oklahoma or most of Kansas either besides large fields of nothingness. Possibly one of the most boring drives ever. I-435 in Kansas City may also be the worst road I have driven in the dark – … Read more
An hour away from Las Cruces on the way back to Wisconsin is White Sands National Monument. Known for its very rare almost pure white sand dunes, it seems almost out of place compared to the other local landscape. Interesting fact: at 275 square miles, it is the largest gypsum dune field in the world. … Read more
Didn’t spend much time in Las Cruces, but I did manage to pick up some Hatch green chiles and packed them in ice to bring home. For those that don’t know, Hatch, NM is the chile pepper capitol of the world and you can usually only get these in New Mexico (to my knowledge). Thanks … Read more