A Bloy and his Blog

While I was along the Mississippi River, I noticed a very large piece of driftwood passing by.

I wondered how far north it was when it fell into the river. Where is it now?

read the rest of: The driftwood’s journey

Last week I was camping at Wisconsin’s Wyalusing State Park, which has spectacular views along the bluffs.

read the rest of: Atop the bluffs of Wyalusing

Taken over the Starkweather Creek, in Olbrich Park.

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I went eagle watching along the Wisconsin River today.

I had no idea the jet was in the frame with the above bald eagle, until I got home.

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The Presque Isle River has two channels that flow into Lake Superior. The spot where the calmer one joins the big lake is a beautiful scene, especially late in the day when the sun is going down.

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Taken along side the Iowa River.

The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources is considering granting a permit for a developer to place a luxury resort on 62 acres along the Lower Dells, right next door to the Wisconsin River State Natural Area. The D.N.R. is accepting written comments from the public until Friday, December 28. Below is the letter I just wrote. If you’re a concerned Wisconsin citizen, I urge you to write as well. Be sure and reference Docket Number IP-SC-2007-11-2032LW and IP-SC-2007-11-2033LW in your letter, and send it to Dan Hunt, N 7725 Highway 28, Horicon, WI 53032.

Dear Sir,

I am writing to you regarding the development project proposed to be placed on the banks of the Wisconsin River’s Lower Dells (Docket Number IP-SC-2007-11-2032LW and IP-SC-2007-11-2033LW). I believe the proposed development would be a bad idea for a number of reasons, and I urge your agency to deny the permit for this development.

read the rest of: State Natural Area threatened