Photo Blog with Waterfalls, Hiking, Outdoors, and other Adventures
The rain cleared up and sunshine started to peek out from the clouds as I made my way towards Twin Falls in Port Wing, Wisconsin. Entrance to the area is very easy via Twin Falls Park directly off Highway 13. From the parking lot, you can take the “upper” route to see the falls from … Read more
After failing to locate Shale Falls I had no time to waste – the day was relatively young and more falls were ahead. Next stop was Orienta Falls in the small town of Orienta, Wisconsin. Parking area is easy to reach and not far off Hwy 13. The trail isn’t much more than a worn … Read more
Amongst the many successful journeys I have taken, none come without at least a little work. This one was different. My attempt to reach Shale Falls in the Brule River State Forest was a failure, but I still feel successful in that nobody else (to my knowledge) has posted online with even this many details … Read more
Thunderstorms moved in quickly as I headed towards Mays Ledges, a series of rapids/waterfalls on the Bois Brule River. Thankfully the rain delay only lasted about 10 minutes before it was back to hiking. The trail nearest the parking lot is composed mostly of gravel and is very well groomed. A large wooden staircase descends … Read more
Independence Day 2018 and my first destination was a good one. Woke early and took a short 20 minute drive to Amnicon Falls State Park in nearby South Range, Wisconsin. Once again, evidence of damage from recent storms is seen right at the main entrance road. Several parts of the main trail are taped off … Read more
After taking the scenic route around WIS-13 and getting lost once or twice, I arrived at Pattison State Park where I camped for two nights. The park was fairly empty due to recent strong storms that caused great damage in this area a few weeks prior, but the campgrounds themselves were in excellent shape. Most … Read more
After Houghton & Echo Dells Falls, I started towards my destination by going along the shoreline of Lake Superior on WIS 13. Next location was in Cornucopia, Wisconsin at the very unique Siskiwit Falls. There are no paths here as all land is private property – you must wade through the river. Don’t want to … Read more
Wrapped up at Copper Falls and hit the road. Next camping spot was several hours drive and the planned route would take me all along the NW border of Wisconsin along Lake Superior. First detour was in Bayfield at Houghton Falls State Natural Area. Trails here are quite well groomed and easy for almost all … Read more
Woke early to finish what I missed yesterday at Copper Falls State Park (see part 1 by clicking here). This time I stayed east of the Bad River and made the loop counter-clockwise. Still amazes me this was built by the Doughboys WWI veterans and CCC so long ago – can you imagine making these … Read more
Leaving Kimball Falls I took a wrong turn and ended up in Hurley, Wisconsin. Spotty cell signal here (PS – Sprint sucks!) caused me to get lost briefly before pulling out the old paper atlas. Thankfully it was a fortuitous mistake and I ended up near my next destination of Interstate Falls. Trails in this … Read more