Photo Blog with Waterfalls, Hiking, Outdoors, and other Adventures
This morning marks day 12 of the trip and things were getting a little weird. Woke up and showered before going out to explore because I just couldn’t stand my own smell any longer. Boots were still wet because humidity was high and they just won’t dry out. Lots of fog on the roads early … Read more
The first time I visited Pattison State Park in 2018, it was immediately following some huge thunderstorms that destroyed many roads and trails, including the area downstream of Little Manitou Falls. Several years later, the trails are open again and I can now hike to see more of the park. Leaf colors are reaching peak … Read more
I awoke a bit groggy from an unlevel campsite and my boots are still sopping wet from yesterday’s expeditions, but the weather Gods are smiling upon me and it’s perfect fall conditions for hiking today. In the interest of time I drove to the Big Manitou Falls parking area off E County Road B and … Read more
My final stop today was in Brule, Wisconsin, and the goal was to settle a score and make it to Shale Falls where I had failed in the past. Knowing now there are no formal trails and you just have to bushwhack towards the river, I was as ready as I’d ever be. Will I … Read more
Intermittent storms for the past several days washed away my best laid plans. Today (Jul-6) the stars aligned giving me blue skies, 72 degres, and a gentle breeze. Just about the perfect day to attempt a mysterious and unpublished waterfall called Copper Creek Falls at Pattison State Park. Access is through the northern park section … 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