Photo Blog with Waterfalls, Hiking, Outdoors, and other Adventures
Weather today started a little bit cranky but thankfully it stopped drizzling, winds calmed, and temperatures remained quite comfortable. I spent the better part of the morning in Washburn drinking coffee and waiting to make a decision on what to try next. The nearest location is known as Little Sioux River Falls but to my … Read more
Strong overnight storms gave way to a colder, windy, and drizzling morning. This was a welcome change compared to the previous unseasonably warm temperatures. First stop of the morning was at a trail just east of the Bayfield Elementary School. There are no signs at this point but I think this is part of the … Read more
My boots were soaking wet from water crossings at Spring Brook Lower Rapids, I was nearly out of sunlight for the day, and I had yet to determine where I was sleeping tonight. That’s about par for the course on my trips. As I left the National Forest area, I found myself near the town … Read more
Continued heading east on Hwy 13 back towards Cornucopia, Wisconsin. Sunshine was popping through the clouds and temperatures were in the mid 70’s. Perfect conditions to take an easy hike and check out Lost Creek Falls. Path start off as crushed gravel and transition to huge sections of boardwalk. The trail is extremely well maintained … Read more
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
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