We returned to Governor Dodge State Park for the first time since last June, when 2 tornados rolled through these valleys, and we had to hide in a cave. It was Father's Day, and the main area at Cox Hollow Lake was jammed. Instead we headed over to Twin Valley Lake, for some mother /… Continue reading Twin Valley Lake
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Ancient Giants of the Northwoods
Etta and I enjoy visiting beautiful parts of the country and going on day hikes. Even when these hikes are only a couple miles long, I panic and begin to despair towards the back half. So it's important that we find the right mix of natural beauty and for my sanity's sake, brevity. Fallison Lake… Continue reading Ancient Giants of the Northwoods
Ship Rock
Ship Rock is a 1,024 foot outcropping of limestone created by Wisconsin's ancient glaciation. A wayside along State Highway 21 includes a parking lot and seating area to view Ship Rock. It is a stunning example of the powerful forces at work during the ice age, and a beautiful formation to photograph. It is one… Continue reading Ship Rock


