Bagley Rapids

Bagley Rapids

Just down the road from Waupee Creek Rapids is Bagley Rapids, another feature that should probably be named as a “falls”  Access is fairly easy via the Bagley Rapids Recreation Area campgrounds. Here’s a closer view.  You can see there is a clear drop that is more than just a rapids. Views upstream aren’t bad, … Read more

Waupee Creek Rapids

Waupee Creek Rapids - Main Falls View

Slightly off the beaten path, my next destination is a small waterfall in the far southern Nicolet National Forest near the town of Mountain, Wisconsin to visit a small tributary called Waupee Creek. Forest service roads are the only access.  While they look muddy & dangerous, the base is actually made of crushed granite and … Read more

Superior Falls

Superior Falls - Front view of the falls

Not far from Saxon Falls is another waterfall that many of the locals suggest visiting.  Also located on the Montreal River at the point it flows into Lake Superior is the aptly named Superior Falls.  I wasn’t aware at the time you could view the falls from above, so my trip details hiking to the … Read more

Potato River Falls

Potato River Falls - Upper falls section looking upstream

Took a midday break from Copper Falls State Park to explore the many waterfalls around Iron County.  Located near Gurney, Wisconsin just off Hwy 169 is Potato River Falls.  From the main parking area there are two trails in opposite directions for views above and below the main falls.  I started from above. Upper Falls … Read more

Max Patch Mountain

Max Patch Mountain - Kelly looking down the trail

Woke up and left Gatlinburg with some time for day hiking before the next destination.  Cold and wet weather killed most of our planned hikes, but we decided to try our luck on Max Patch, one of the most popular viewpoints along the Appalachian Trail.  Remember that smoky fog from yesterday? Well that doesn’t look too … Read more

2016 Road Trip Astrophotography

As you may have guessed by my other posts and this blog as a whole, I have always been interested in photography.  My goal was always to try and capture images from my trips while not consuming the whole experience – that is to say, I wanted to live in the moment rather than focus … Read more

2016 New Mexico Elk Hunt

Dad sneaking into a better position for the shot on a monster bull elk

After several weeks of travel and about 5,000 miles driven, I arrived in Las Cruces, NM and reunited with my family. Took one day off to rest and prepare for the elk hunt season.  My Dad drew a bull tag for NM unit 34 which is located in the Lincoln National Forest.  Based on intel … Read more