Fonferek Falls

Fonferek Falls - View From Below

Still in the Green Bay area searching for waterfalls.  Progress was briefly impeded as county MM is completely closed from one direction. Drove a few miles around on farmland roads and arrived at Fonferek’s Glen, a small park in Brown County with surprising features. Some cool barns at the parking area.  The viewing area for … Read more

Straight Lake State Park

Straight Lake State Park - Rainbow Lake

Another detour on the way back to my campsite was to check out Straight Lake State Park.  As Wisconsin’s newest park (founded in 2002), it’s still relatively primitive which typically means less people & less disturbed nature.  I decided to take a quick trek around the Rainbow Lake Loop Trail and leave the rest for … Read more

High Cliff State Park

High Cliff State Park - Lime Kiln Trail

Woke up Saturday morning and decided to take a drive.  My main goal was to scout land for the upcoming deer season in the Appleton/Green Bay area.  High Cliff State Park was near enough for my overnight base camp allowing me to also check off another WI state park.  I hastily threw together a backpack and … Read more

Rocky Arbor State Park

Rocky Arbor State Park

Last stop for my short weekend trip on 8/5/17 was Rocky Arbor State Park.  It’s one of the smaller parks (244 acres) and is sandwiched in between busy highways I-94 and Hwy 12.  It can be easily hiked in an hour or two with features including rock bluffs and a variety of plant life. I took … Read more

Governor Dodge State Park

Governor Dodge State Park - Stephens Falls

It’s been a busy past few months and I was becoming irritated with my lack of adventure.  Friday at work was slow, thunderstorms were giving way to clear skies, and I could sit still no longer.  A last minute plan was hatched because that seems to be my modus operandi – and to be honest, trips … Read more