As early as 900 A.D., native peoples carved petroglyphs and pictographs into the sandstone at Roche-A-Cri State Park. You will also find carvings from people of European descent (as well as few pieces of modern graffiti).
The mound at Roche-A-Cri
Maple transitions
Ice age trail, early autumn
Today marks the 40th Anniversary of the Ice Age Trail becoming an official National Scenic Trail. The other day, I hiked a portion of the trail in the Southern Kettle Moraine State Forest.
View more →Pearl crescent butterfly
Probably my last butterfly sighting of the season — they won’t be around much longer.
A damp hike
Got caught in a brief downpour while hiking the U.W. Arboretum. Luckily, I wasn’t too far from the boardwalk shelter when it started.
View more →Early autumn biking
The yellows are always the first colors to appear. Capital city bike path in Madison.
Bees on a thistle blossom
Autumn begins
Things in the world sure have been difficult lately. Noticing the normal seasonal changes of the Earth gives me a little comfort. Happy autumnal equinox.
View more →Into the Forest I Go
“And into the forest I go, to lose my mind and find my soul.”
– John Muir