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Birch bark

July 6, 2024Black & White, Texture, TreesJonathan

Close view of bark on a birch tree. The bark is pealing away from the tree on one side.

Meanwhile, at the lily pad pond

July 3, 2024Flowers, RainJonathan

Pink lotus flower with a yellow center. A small bee and many water drops are on the flower.

These lotus flowers seem to approve of all the rain we’ve been getting lately.

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Biking a new trail

July 1, 2024Bicycling, LandscapeJonathan

A straight section of a boardwalk trail extends into the distance under a blue sky. A few trees and a marsh can be seen on either side of the boardwalk.

It’s not “officially” open, but the county removed the construction barricades from the second phase of the Lower Yahara River trail, and I rode it yesterday for the first time.

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“Sunburst” blossoms

June 28, 2024FlowersJonathan

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A young black-eyed Susan and zinnia doing their best to mimic the sun.

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The Androy Hotel

June 26, 2024Architecture, HistoryJonathan

Two stone columns, an overhang, and a sign mark the entrance to the Androy Hotel. A red neon 'Hotel' sign and room windows are above the overhang along the building's brick facade.

When I was in northwest Wisconsin last month, I stayed at the Androy Hotel in downtown Superior.

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Purple rain

June 24, 2024Flowers, RainJonathan

A purple flower hangs down from the end of a long stem. Several rain drops are dripping from the flower and along the length of the stem.

Birchbark canoe

June 22, 2024Art & CultureJonathan

Three-quarter view of an ornate birchbark canoe sitting on the grass. The silhouette of a beaver and a vine of pink flowers are painted on its side.

This beautiful birchbark canoe was made by artist Gene Delcourt and students at MG21 Liberal Arts Charter School. Seen on display at the Harry Whitehorse International Wood Sculpture Festival.

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Sculpting wood

June 19, 2024Art & CultureJonathan

A wood sculpture of a mountain lion perched on top of some sandstone rocks. The piece stands under a wigwam structure. A lake can be seen in the background.

Scenes from the Harry Whitehorse International Wood Sculpture Festival. It was super fascinating to watch the artists working on their creations.

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Lake Mendota sunsets

June 16, 2024SkyJonathan

Orange clouds are in the center of photo surrounded by darker, puffy clouds over a lake. The silhouette of tree tops can be seen in the foreground.

The sky has been painting some beautiful pictures lately. The first in this post is from Picnic Point, and the second from Tenney Park.

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Shoreline

June 13, 2024Lakes, Landscape, SkyJonathan

Trees line a short sandy bluff next to the shore of a lake. Small rocks make up the lakeshore in the foreground, and high cirrus clouds are seen in the sky above.

Lake Superior, near Duluth, Minnesota.

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