More Lake Wissota Trails
Our 4-mile walk took us along the Lake, Beaver Nature, Staghorn, and Jack Pine Trails. Along the way we hunted for a few geocaches — not always successfully. These... more
Prairie Wildflower Loop
We really enjoyed the prairie wildflower loop. Lupine, yarrow, daisies, butterfly bush, milk weed, and many more coming. I wish we could come back in a month and then... more
Lake Wissota SP Trails
We took a 3-mile walk along some of the beautifully kept trails this park has to offer. Some are also horse trails, but the ones we took are seldom used by horses. When... more
Lake Wissota SP
As it was raining, we drove north to try to get above the lines of storms sweeping in from the west and to find cooler, less humid weather. By the time we reached Lake... more
Davenport IA
We awoke to a strong, noisy thunderstorm. After taking care of housekeeping, we drove to Davenport IA to see the Book of Mormon at the Adler Theatre. The theater,... more
Moraine View SRA
Still hot, but better. In the morning we took a walk around the nature trail and to the beach. There are not many trails within walking distance of the campground, but... more
Illinois-Iowa-Wisconsin Travels
After a successful monthly check of my eye following cataract surgery, we headed west. Immediate goal: Davenport IA. We stopped for the night at Moraine View SRA... more
Driving Home
After leaving Red Rock Canyon SP in Oklahoma it was drive, drive, drive. Our goal was to reach West Lafayette between icy temperatures (and possibly icy roads.) On... more
Canyon TX to Red Rock Canyon OK
Our drive east from Canyon, Texas was through flat country side dotted with cattle, windmills, and field of grass and cotton. Occasionally there was an emerald green... more
Palo Duro State Park
Our goal today was to spend the afternoon at Pablo Duro Canyon State Park south of Abilene TX. The canyon is reported to be the second largest in the US and a favorite... more
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