Photo Blog with Waterfalls, Hiking, Outdoors, and other Adventures
Just downstream from Sullivan Falls is yet another set of substantial feature named Ducknest Rapids. Only have one photo to share – be sure to watch the video below, much easier to show everything with the wide-angle GoPro lens. Note: Apparently there is a waterfall called Ducknest Falls just upstream from the rapids, however I … Read more
Continuing upstream along the Wolf River my next stop is at Sullivan Falls, an easily accessible waterfall and well worth the short walk. Couldn’t photograph the falls from many different angles but it’s fairly large so don’t miss it. Also looks like a popular put-in spot for a group of rafters. Looks like fun, lots … Read more
Menominee County is chock full of amazing natural beauty along the Wolf River. Next spot is a 2-for-1 starting at Tea Kettle Rapids which is more of a small shelf waterfall but called rapids by name. Just a few hundred yards downstream is also Wolf River Dalles. This is the best photo I could get … Read more
From Big Eddy Falls it only takes a short & scenic drive north on WIS 55 to reach Big Smokey Falls. The area is open to the public but I’ve heard they sometimes charge a $5 fee during the peak summer months. Views upstream on the Wolf River are quite serene by contrast. A large … Read more
My journey today is now carrying me into Menominee County through the Menominee Indian (Native American) reservation. Next destination is Keshena Falls, an amazing waterfall & rapids on the Wolf River. A small bridge allows the road to cross the largest rapids. The river gets very wide in this spot and splits around a central … Read more
Welcome to the start of my July road trip circling the state of Wisconsin! First stop is at Gilmers Falls (aka as Ziemers Falls) on the Red River in Gresham, Wisconsin. Access is very easy by hiking down a very short slope from a dirt parking area. Swarms of White Admiral butterflies were sunning themselves … 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
Part 2 of my visit to Rock Island State Park. You can view Part 1 here and Part 3 will be coming soon. Buckle up, this is a long post but worth it (in my opinion). Here we go! (Don’t forget to click on photos for a larger view with more detail!) Thordarson Trail After … Read more
Left Newport State Park and made a beeline for the ferry to Washington Island. Spent a few hours driving around the island just taking in the scenery. Not many photos to share other than these fantastic Barkräm Pankaka I ate for breakfast at the Sunset Resort. What’s a Barkräm Pankaka? Icelandic pancakes that are delicious. … Read more
Had a few hours until dark after setting up camp at Newport State Park and decided to head back into town & check out the area. While driving back down Hwy 42 I saw signs for Ellison Bluff County Park and noticed it was located off the western coast – directly where the sun was … Read more