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Peak colors at Picnic Point

Jonathan — Sat, 29 Oct 2011 22:15:12 +0000

I went hiking along Picnic Point this afternoon.

The foliage there seemed to be at peak autumn color.

As I was hiking through the 129 acre preserve, I couldn’t help be be grateful to the people who years ago, had the vision to keep this wild place in its natural state.

Cherokee boardwalk

Jonathan — Mon, 03 Oct 2011 00:58:08 +0000

I just love the look of the weathered and uneven boardwalk at Cherokee Marsh.

And what a gorgeous day for a hike.

Breaking out the snowshoes

Jonathan — Sun, 06 Feb 2011 20:01:01 +0000

I got out my snowshoes for the first time this winter.

Cherokee Marsh was beautifully quiet and serene, except for the crunching of my snowshoes, and the occasional sounds the woodpeckers made.

At the top of the hill, a bench, and a place to put my feet up and enjoy the view.

Mushrooms

Jonathan — Mon, 09 Aug 2010 15:58:21 +0000

When hiking, don’t forget to look down. There’s beauty and wonder on the forest floor as well.

Taken in Wisconsin’s Northern Highland American Legion State Forest.

Devil’s Lake bluff trail

Jonathan — Sun, 11 Apr 2010 22:56:30 +0000

I hiked up the bluff trail at Devil’s Lake State Park today.

It was a beautiful day to be hiking, but I’m pretty sure my glutes will be sore tomorrow.

Along the boardwalk

Jonathan — Fri, 27 Nov 2009 16:29:44 +0000

Last Sunday I went for a hike at Cherokee Marsh. When I got to the section of trail that has a boardwalk, I couldn’t help but focus on the old, weathered boards.

Hiking through Copper Falls

Jonathan — Thu, 20 Aug 2009 03:04:39 +0000

I also visited Copper Falls State Park while vacationing in Northern Wisconsin earlier this month.

The most scenic views of the park are along the Doughboys’ Nature Trail. Along that thick, wooded trail, you get great views of the deep gorges and park’s largest waterfalls.

There are also some smaller waterfalls, such as the ones along the Red Granite Falls Trail, a more secluded hiking trail.

Hiking the main trail also brings you down to the edges of the Bad River, where the views are almost as spectacular as they are from above.

Hiking in a winter wonderland

Jonathan — Wed, 24 Dec 2008 20:28:04 +0000

In spite of the hassles that come with the record amounts of snow, it really was quite beautiful this morning. I decided to put on my hiking boots and get out there with my camera, before all the snow blew off the branches. Below is a shot looking east down Schroeder Road.

Greentree Chapel Hills Park is about three blocks from my place, and gave me some great photo opportunities.

The below shot with the picnic shelter is my favorite of this bunch.

And finally back to my condo.

I don’t think you could ask for a more beautiful Christmas Eve.

The Black Lagoon

Jonathan — Wed, 13 Aug 2008 02:04:39 +0000

If I had to pick a favorite scenic spot in Wisconsin, it would be this one. The Black Lagoon on the Star Lake Nature Trail.

I’ve mentioned that trail before — it’s my favorite hiking trail in the state. While hiking there, you’ll walk through a thick boreal forest, a bog, a plantation of century-old pine trees, and along the lake shore. You’ll see (and hear) loons and other birds, and if you’re lucky you might get a glimpse of a bald eagle. Beautiful views can be seen all along the trail, but there is none better than the Black Lagoon.

The Star Lake Nature trail is located off of Hwy K, about a mile west of the intersection with Hwy N in Vilas County. Map

Parfrey’s Glen

Jonathan — Sun, 23 Sep 2007 18:58:30 +0000

Yesterday I visited Parfrey’s Glen, a State Natural Area close to Devil’s Lake State Park.

Parfrey’s Glen is a small but dramatic gorge, created by centuries of a creek carving its way through the area’s sandstone.

The very first of Wisconsin’s State Natural Areas, Parfrey’s Glen was designated so in 1952.

At the end of the trail, a small waterfall. This little creek caused all this?