It’s always special when you come across a hawk feather. Some say finding one symbolizes wisdom, protection, and a connection to the divine. Before continuing my hike, I stuck this one in the bark of a nearby pine tree.
Yearly Archives: 2026
Sky scenes
A few sky scenes I was fortunate to see recently. First, tonight’s sunset from Burrows Park in Madison.
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Last Sunday I took a ride on the Great Sauk State Trail. It was a gorgeous day to be out pedaling along the Wisconsin River for a while.
View more →Visit with a young crane
There I was taking my lunch break at a picnic table in Vilas Park, when the resident sandhill crane family came sauntering over.
View more →Common buckeye
When you haven’t had a chance to get out with your camera, and a butterfly perched on the outside of a dirty window will have to do (common buckeye butterfly).
Dancing dasher
Amtrak Borealis
Admire the beauty
Red Granite Falls
Copper Falls State Park
When I was camping in northern Wisconsin last month, I took a day trip to Copper Falls State Park.
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