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Like wildflowers

June 19, 2023Flowers, QuotesJonathan

A yellow orchid, shaped like a shoe, in the middle of dense greenery.

“Like wildflowers, you must allow yourself to grow in all the places people thought you never would.”
    – E.V. Rogina

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The new Eagle Tower

June 17, 2023Architecture, LandscapeJonathan

Looking up at a three-story, wooden observation tower and structure of a ramp leading to the top.

I finally got to see Peninsula State Park’s new Eagle Tower! Built in 2021, it replaced the old Eagle Tower which had to be torn down in 2016.

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Biking through forget-me-nots

June 15, 2023Bicycling, FlowersJonathan

Close-up of a cluster of forget-me-not blossoms.

When I was biking the trails of Peninsula State Park earlier this month, the forget-me-nots were at peak, and widespread! There were so many at times, you could breathe in the sweet scent from those tiny blossoms as you pedaled past the largest patches.

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Tennison Bay sunsets

June 13, 2023Lakes, SkyJonathan

Purple and pink colored clouds are reflected in lake. Some trees and foliage are in silhouette on the side and in the foreground.

Sunset views are just a short walk away, when you’re camping on the west side of the Door County coast.

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Lighthouse with lilacs

June 11, 2023Architecture, FlowersJonathan

Looking up at a blossoming lilac bush. The light tower of a lighthouse is out of focus in the background.

Eagle Bluff Lighthouse in Peninsula State Park.

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Along the coast

June 9, 2023Lakes, Landscape, SkyJonathan

Shoreline of sandy beach next to a line of pine trees that continues along the coast. The sky above is mostly cloudy with altocumulus cloud formations.

Newport State Park.

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Fern gully

June 7, 2023ForestsJonathan

Close up of a fern, with a background of many other ferns which are out of focus.

Lush green in the middle of a forest bog.

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On the Sunset Trail

June 5, 2023Bicycling, LandscapeJonathan

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All the bicycling opportunities in Peninsula State Park are a big reason for my fondness of the park. The aptly named Sunset Trail, is my favorite place to ride there.

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Scenic vistas of Peninsula State Park

June 3, 2023Camping, Lakes, LandscapeJonathan

The shoreline of a bay in golden light of a sunset. Pine trees line the shore and some large rocks stick out of the water in the foreground.

I spent this past week camping at Peninsula State Park where the views are gorgeous, and numerous. One of my favorite parks.

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Along the Starkweather Creek

June 1, 2023Landscape, RiversJonathan

A large creek flows along side lush, green vegetation, and a large tree on one bank. A blue sky with wispy clouds is above and reflected in the creek.

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