I went to Olbrich Botanical Gardens today looking for a little beauty, and found the magnolia trees blooming.
Continue reading MagnoliasEarly spring biking
Beautiful day to get out on the bike! My third ride of the year so far — should be in good bicycling shape in no time.
Continue reading Early spring bikingTwilight trees
There’s something very beautiful about seeing the bare branches of trees against a deep blue twilight sky.
Waves crashing
Cooper’s hawk
Chilly hike at Devil’s Lake
Went hiking at Devil’s Lake State Park today. The wind and the temps were a bit cold, but the scenery was worth it.
Continue reading Chilly hike at Devil’s LakePurple crocuses
I saw some crocus blossoms for the first time this year! Another early sign of spring I’m grateful for.
Continue reading Purple crocusesLight from the tunnel’s end
Today I got my first dose of the vaccine! Makes me feel like we’re starting to see a little light from the end of this pandemic tunnel.
Tunnel from the Elroy-Sparta State Trail.
Sprouting snowdrops
I’m feeling grateful for signs of spring, like snowdrops sprouting out of ground that still has patches of snow.
Continue reading Sprouting snowdropsThe thawing
The last time I hiked along the Starkweather Creek (a week ago) I was able to cross it by walking on the ice. The warmer temps lately sure are welcome — high of 45°F today!
Continue reading The thawing