Photo Blog with Waterfalls, Hiking, Outdoors, and other Adventures
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
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
Temperatures were colder than expected last night. I had no issue waking early and breaking down camp to get my adventures started. First stop was at Veterans Memorial Park near Crivitz, Wisconsin to see 3 falls in one single park. TONS of wild turkeys in Marinette county. This group was right on the entrance road … Read more
Against my best efforts today was a bit of a bust. Yesterday I got caught in a speed trap in Carlsbad which requires a mandatory court appearance (seriously?!). Delayed my morning and ruined any chance of a decent hike. I’m not a fan of this town and don’t plan to return. Back on the road … Read more
Climbed out from Carlsbad Caverns with enough daylight left for long-shot destinations. Where am I headed next? Upwards into the mountains a bit in search of places less traveled. Clouds were getting moody and threatening rain – not much fell, but the backdrop they provided was fantastic. Sitting Bull Falls If you follow this blog, … Read more
After a quick stop in Roswell I continued down the road to Carlsbad, New Mexico. Couldn’t find any good camping but was able to score a surprisingly affordable AirBnB. Word to the wise – DO NOT rely on getting any cheap accommodations here, it’s oil country and they price gouge for everything! After driving all … Read more
Lambeau Field. The Frozen Tundra. September 9th. Packers 100th Season opener versus the Chicago football Bears. Point the way Curly! “Not so fast!” says Coach Lombardi‘s stern gaze. Made a stop at the Atrium & Packers Pro Shop for merch and had lunch at Kroll’s West (possibly the best cheese curds in Wisconsin?). Stopped at … Read more
Two days of driving, camping and hiking have brought me from the farthest western point in Wisconsin to the farthest eastern point. Home for tonight is Newport State Park in the Door Peninsula. Now why in the world would I make such a stupid drive rather than staying in one spot? Well, the new moon … Read more
After failing to locate Shale Falls I had no time to waste – the day was relatively young and more falls were ahead. Next stop was Orienta Falls in the small town of Orienta, Wisconsin. Parking area is easy to reach and not far off Hwy 13. The trail isn’t much more than a worn … Read more
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