Photo Blog with Waterfalls, Hiking, Outdoors, and other Adventures
Morning of the 5th now and it’s another rainy day but I’m not stopping. Next attempt is at Second & Third Trestle Falls in the Chequamegon-Nicolet National Forest just south of Mellen, Wisconsin. Lots of smaller rapids along the Bad River in this location. Access is very difficult and I am not providing details – … Read more
Happy Independence Day! Started off with a bang attempting a falls I missed in the past…only to find out now (March 2020) that I once again missed my target. Not all is lost – I did find some very cool scenery! Willard Falls [Fail] Willard Falls is located directly upstream from Potato River Falls upper … Read more
One of the more remote waterfalls in Wisconsin can be found in Iron County at Spring Camp Falls. Forest roads will get you most of the way, but the final “Falls Road” is combination sand box, swimming pool, and rocky road only accessible by 4×4 or quads. Black flies were swarming today so I opted … Read more
Quick pit stop to visit Rice Lake Rapids (aka Rice Lake Falls) still on the Turtle River just upstream from where I was at Lake of the Falls. Parking very quickly on the shoulder to take some pictures – please be mindful this is surrounded by private land and do not trespass. Upstream view of … Read more
Plans today went sideways in a hurry. Intended to camp at Beaver Lake near Marengo but the black flies were overwhelming. Spent lots of time driving in search of campsites and ended up at Copper Falls State Park ecstatic they had one open site left. Rain would take over in the evening but I’ll save … Read more
Sleep was paused for my final night at Lost Lake Campground in Tipler, Wisconsin. Night skies were cooperative and outer space was revealing her secrets. Views from the camp beach with a beer in hand – pretty hard to beat. While the naked-eye views were spectacular, sadly my camera shots were blocked by the wispy … Read more
My second fail today at Little Bull Falls in Florence, Wisconsin was intentional but I still visited to scout for future expeditions. This one is 100% impossible unless you have whitewater paddling skills. According to the maps I can find, this small parking area is the best put-in point for a run down the Popple … Read more
Swing and a miss today attempting Three Foot Falls (Rd517) in Marinette County. These falls are on the Pike River about 1/2 mile away from Eighteen Foot Falls but there are no good formal trails to get there. First part is to find County Forest Road 517 at the intersection with 12 Foot Falls Road. … Read more
Rain has been on & off all day but that won’t stop the waterfall train a rollin’. Next stop is at Dave’s Falls County Park – a place I hadn’t researched much and wasn’t sure what to expect. A memorial tombstone is just off the parking lot. Appears the park is named for Dave Frechette, … Read more
Bull Falls in Amberg, Wisconsin is yet another amazing sight to behold in Marinette County. The trail to the falls is almost unrecognizable in the overgrown grass and brush, but following a path to the left of huge power poles will get you there. Views upstream of the falls at a distance are surprisingly mild. … Read more