Exploring Sturgeon Bay, Wisconsin: A Perfect Blend of Adventure, History, and Flavor Nestled on the shores of Lake Michigan and boasting a rich maritime history, Sturgeon Bay, Wisconsin, offers visitors an enticing mix of outdoor...
Myakka State Park is located in Sarasota in Sarasota County, Florida. It is a 1.920 acre park that I had always wanted to travel and take in the sights.
10 Flowers that Attract Hummingbirds Want to attract hummingbirds to your yard? Your yard has to have elements that hummingbirds enjoy. Learn 10 flowers that attract hummingbirds.
Butterfly Nectar Recipe If you want to attract butterflies to your yard all you have to do is feed them. Either by plant or providing this butterfly nectar recipe for them to feed on. Monarch...
Makers Mark One Stop on the Bourbon Trail Makers Mark One Stop on the Bourbon Trail. Each March, we trek from Wisconsin to Florida by car for spring break. We always wanted to make a...
10 Wildflowers That Attract Birds to Your Yard If you want to attract birds to your yard and also would like to add a splash of color with flowers, might I suggest the best of...
Dark-eyed Junco In Wisconsin, the dark-eyed junco seems to arrive around the third week of September. They come in mid-fall and stay for the duration of the winter. Adults generally have gray heads, necks, and...
There’s something undeniably poetic about the aftermath of a winter storm. The way the world transforms into a canvas of untouched white, inviting us to pause and rediscover the beauty in the cold.
Honey House in Door County The roads less traveled are off the beaten path; and for me, they give me a chance to bypass the hustle and bustle of traffic, slow down and really look...
There is a quaint little chapel called the Shrine of St Anthony of PADUA hiding in the woods off of Bay Settlement Road. After enjoying a short walk along the beautiful Niagra Escarpment, you can...
Happy New Year! I expect great things to come in 2016! I am not one for making resolutions for the upcoming year. Personally, I believe they just set people up to fail. Instead I’m setting...
This past weekend my daughter and I went in search of fall colors. Which meant a road trip. Darn, I dislike road trips 🙂 A friend told us while on our road trip to check...
Baltimore Oriole The Baltimore oriole received its name from the resemblance of the male’s colors to those on the coat-of-arms of Lord Baltimore. Male The adult male is orange on the underparts shoulder patch and...
Bittersweet Nightshade Wildflower – Known as Bittersweet Nightshade, this dainty flower is easily identified by its five dark to mid-purple flowers with a pointed yellow center, and sits on a weak vine.
When you think of a summer dessert many people’s thoughts go directly to strawberry shortcake. Growing up with a grandma that raised raspberries, we enjoyed this raspberry torte recipe. I am pretty sure each of...
Crystal River Grist Mill Wisconsin How in the World Do I Find These Places? Sometimes, I can’t believe how I end up at a certain place. In the case of the Crystal River Grist Mill...
Wooden Chair Flower Pot Holder Have an old wooden chair that is a little wobbly? Use it as an old wooden chair flower pot holder.
What is Eating My Cabbage Plants Yesterday, I received a question in my Facebook inbox that included pictures. It is an excellent question too. What is eating my cabbage plants? Anytime, I receive a question...
Downy Yellow Violet The Downy Yellow Violet is found in woodland areas during the months of April and May in Wisconsin. They like rich, dry soil.
Gotta Catch ‘Em All There have been some really wonderful colored birds lately on the walking paths. If you are an active birding fan you know that the warblers are sprinkled around the area. I feel...