Photo Blog with Waterfalls, Hiking, Outdoors, and other Adventures
After another hour driving, home for tonight is Council Grounds State Park. Thankfully this park is smaller and can be done in about an afternoon. I wasted no time setting up camp before setting out on the trails. Big Pines Nature Trail -> Unmarked Trail -> Red Trail Right from the campgrounds you can hop … Read more
Heading out from Interstate State Park today heading eastbound (I had to book my trip this way due to uncertainty from the heavy rains & flooding along the Mississippi). Today would be spent mostly on the highway with 5 hours of driving. First stop to break up the day was Little Falls in Winter, Wisconsin. … Read more
Last stop before camp was again on the Apple River but slightly farther north around Amery/Little Falls, Wisconsin. This was another unique location offering two falls in one spot with less than 1/4 of separation. Starting at the WI DNR public fishing area, I made my way down the foot-worn path to see both Pike … Read more
Had to work late Friday which bombed my plans to camp for the first time of the year. Instead, took a day trip to Kohler-Andrae State Park in Sheboygan, Wisconsin. Located directly on the Lake Michigan shoreline, this is actually two parks managed as one unit with portions protected as State Natural Areas. With only … Read more
I’m posting out of order today in honor of the #optoutside movement started by REI to encourage people to skip the evil that is Black Friday shopping and instead get outdoors. Luckily today in Wisconsin we had a mini heat wave and tied record highs around 65 degrees which made it an easy choice! Before … Read more
A short drive from the main Devil’s Lake State Park area (but still within the park) is Parfrey’s Glen State Natural Area. Dedicated as the first state natural area in 1952, this is a popular family attraction thanks to easy access and a waterfall at the trail terminus. Traffic is very busy during weekends/holidays – … Read more