Photo Blog with Waterfalls, Hiking, Outdoors, and other Adventures
I woke early and left Mirror Lake State Park so I could get one last day of hiking in. After striking out at Devil’s Lake State Park due to huge crowds, I was hopeful that most families were heading home so I tried again – and was right. Although I didn’t have much time … Read more
After leaving Iowa, I headed back towards central Wisconsin. My initial thought was to hit up Devils Lake, but after finding swarms of people & lack of camping I decided this was a bad idea for my spontaneous agenda. Drove around for a while searching for smaller lesser-known areas but my cell service cut out … Read more
After making a mistake with campsite reservations at Wyalusing (and a less than restful stay at the last motel available), I woke early and headed to the Effigy Mounds National Monument in Harpers Ferry, Iowa. I didn’t know much about this park, but it was on my list simply to check off another nationally-managed area. … Read more
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
As you may have guessed by my other posts and this blog as a whole, I have always been interested in photography. My goal was always to try and capture images from my trips while not consuming the whole experience – that is to say, I wanted to live in the moment rather than focus … 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