I took advantage of the beautiful, summer-in-October weather yesterday, and spent the afternoon biking on the Military Ridge State Trail. Some autumn colors out there, but still pretty early for peak.
Continue reading Biking thru early autumn colorTag Archives: Landscape
Autumn ride
A long bike ride yesterday gave me some much needed outdoor time. I’ve learned over the years that if I don’t spend enough time outside, I can start to feel out of sorts. Some people ground themselves by meditating. Being out in nature, like biking the Lower Yahara River Trail, helps me accomplish that.
Continue reading Autumn rideEarly autumn on State Street
The yellows are always the first to really come on strong. Happy autumnal equinox from Madison!
A perfect summer day
I took advantage of yesterday’s perfect summer weather to go on a long bike ride through the city. If only we could store beautiful days like that and bring them out when needed. How good would it be to experience a perfect summer day deep in the middle of winter? At least we’ll still have our memories to ponder, and photos to gaze at.
Continue reading A perfect summer dayThree Eagle Trail
Yet another excellent bike trail in Northern Wisconsin: Three Eagle Trail.
Continue reading Three Eagle TrailAmazed by the Black Lagoon
I took a camping vacation last week in Northern Wisconsin, where I had to visit my favorite spot in the whole state: The Black Lagoon on the Star Lake Nature Trail [PDF]. I must have hiked that trail and visited that spot at least a couple dozen times, but every time I see it, I am just as amazed as I was the first.
Continue reading Amazed by the Black LagoonThe Great River State Trail
While I was vacationing in Western Wisconsin, I took a day and biked the Great River State Trail.
Continue reading The Great River State TrailUp and up and up the trail
It was a warm morning when I hiked up the trail to the top of Brady’s Bluff (the highest point in Perrot State Park).
Continue reading Up and up and up the trailLast light
What a beautiful evening in Madison. Tenney Park along Lake Mendota.
Springtime in the Arboretum
Today’s dose of nature was administered by the U.W. Arboretum. Primary side effect: a better mood.