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!
Continue reading The thawingTag Archives: Landscape
Winter has arrived
Our first major storm of the season brought almost 8 inches of wet, heavy snow to Madison. It was hard work shoveling, but it sure looks pretty.
Continue reading Winter has arrivedNatural Bridge in autumn
From Wisconsin’s Natural Bridge State Park.
Autumn in the country
I spent some time out in the country yesterday, and the autumn colors were pretty incredible (even with the sun being obscured by clouds most of the day).
Continue reading Autumn in the countryThe mound at Roche-A-Cri
A 300 foot tall sandstone bluff, the most prominent feature of Roche-A-Cri State Park.
Continue reading The mound at Roche-A-CriAnother summer sunset
Another beautiful summer sunset at Tenney Park. Not many of these left this year…
Sugar River trail panos
Scenes from a country ride
Last weekend I took a much needed, 24 mile bike ride on the Sugar River State Trail.
Continue reading Scenes from a country rideRiding along the river
Another shot from the Great Sauk Trail, next to the Wisconsin River.
The Great Sauk Trail
Last weekend I biked the Great Sauk Trail for the first time. This paved, scenic trail goes along the Wisconsin River, through fields, and then into the Baraboo Hills. What a nice ride.
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