I went to Olbrich Botanical Gardens today looking for a little beauty, and found the magnolia trees blooming.
View more →Early 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.
View more →Twilight 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.
View more →Purple crocuses
I saw some crocus blossoms for the first time this year! Another early sign of spring I’m grateful for.
View more →Light 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.
View more →The 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!
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