Tag Archives: Lakes
Kite skier
Say what you will about Wisconsinites, but we do know how to have fun in the winter. I came across this person kite skiing, while I was out for a walk on the Lake Mendota ice.
Last sunset of 2019
Afternoon sunset
Pretty good sunset over Lake Monona this evening. Although, when the sun goes down at 4:27pm, it seems more appropriate to call it an afternoon sunset.
Reflections of a brewing storm
Trout Lake near Boulder Junction, Wisconsin.
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Taken a week after my birthday, while hiking Big Bay State Park.
Church of the small pines
This group of young pine trees reminded me of a church with a tall steeple. Big Bay State Park.
Big Bay Lagoon
Big Bay’s rocky shore
The hiking trails along the southeastern edge of Big Bay State Park (where I camped on Madeline Island) provide excellent views of the granite rocks that line the shore of Lake Superior there.
View more →Leaving the mainland
For the second half of my camping vacation last week, I drove up to Bayfield, Wisconsin, and took the 25 minute ferry ride to Madeline Island. As soon as I drove onto the ferry, I knew it was a good decision. I haven’t been to the island in at least 15 years, and it felt great to be heading back again.