A common loon and her chick. This was the best wildlife sighting I had on my camping trip (though admittedly, the photos aren’t the best).
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Trout Lake sunsets
A couple of sunsets from my time at Trout Lake in northern Wisconsin. Smoke from western wildfires having a big influence on the sky lately.
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Amazed by the Black Lagoon
I took a camping vacation last week in Northern Wisconsin, where I had to visit my favorite spot in the whole state: The Black Lagoon on the Star Lake Nature Trail.. I must have hiked that trail and visited that spot at least a couple dozen times, but every time I see it, I am just as amazed as I was the first.
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Contemplating the trees, the forest, and life at 60 years old.
Summer blooms
Morning call
This red-winged blackbird looked like he was straining with all his might, to sing out his morning call.
View more →Coneflower season
I’m starting to see a lot of these unique beauties around. One of my summertime favorites.
View more →An oak’s memories
I love looking at large, old trees. This beautiful oak tree in Vilas Park has to be 150-200 years old. When I see trees like this, I imagine scenes from days-gone-by the tree was a part of, and the memories it might have. If only it could speak…
Yahara River sunset
There’s nothing like a beautiful sunset to end a beautiful summer day.