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Nestled within the picturesque landscapes of Richmond, Wisconsin, lies a hidden gem that captivates visitors with its natural beauty and tranquil ambiance – Glimmer Falls. Tucked away from the hustle and bustle of city life,...
We are halfway through the shortest month on the calendar and February Is the border between winter and spring. At this point, we know that wildflowers and fellow winged ones will be arriving shortly. Eastern...
In the crisp mornings of winter, when the world is blanketed in a glistening coat of frost, nature often reveals one of its most captivating spectacles: frost spikes. These delicate, spike-like structures that adorn plants...
Wildlife > Birds > Galliformes 3 cool facts about wild turkey, do you know all three? Three Cool Facts About Wild Turkey 1.) They Have Nictitating Membranes A nictitating membrane is a transparent or translucent...
Covered Bridges Of Ashtabula County, Ohio Ashtabula County, located in northeastern Ohio, is known for its 14 picturesque covered bridges. These charming structures are scattered throughout the county and offer visitors a glimpse into the...
Each year we plan either a fall or winter trip to Bond Falls in Paulding Michigan. We make a weekend out of visiting the falls, gambling, watching a football game at the bar, and enjoying...
Making elderberry ink can be a do-it-yourself project. The process involves collecting ripe elderberries, extracting their juice, and combining it with a binder and other ingredients. The ink is then strained and bottled for use.
The cold of winter has set in and there has already been plenty of nasty bugs floating around. I’ve seemed to have found a viral sinus infection bug that I can’t seem to kick. It...
Summer is for berry picking and wild blackberry jam is delicious. We spend a great deal of time out on our UTV enjoying the woodland areas and foraging for wild berries.
There’s something magical about sinking into a warm bath, surrounded by the gentle scent of lavender and the delicate charm of wild violets. These wild violet lavender bath salts are a breeze to make, fill...
Chocolate chip zucchini bread is a delightful treat that combines the sweetness of chocolate with the subtle flavor and moisture of shredded zucchini. Here’s a simple recipe to make it:
Palm Brook State Park houses Kitch-iti-kipi natural spring with a raft you can take across the spring and see clear down to the bottom in the summer and fall months. The area also has a...
Do you have a list of places that you want to visit? My husband has this obsession with trying to visit each of the casinos in Wisconsin and Michigan. We decided to visit the Manistique...
Days Are Getting Longer March is a month of returning birds, and planting indoor garden seeds. Summer is just around the corner, I can feel it. As winter’s icy grip begins to loosen in Wisconsin,...
Over the summer I created an Adobe project, where I shared pictures detailing my newfound hobby of pressing flowers with the public. I had a link that went to the DIY flower press instructions on...
Lakenenland Sculpture Park is the brainchild, and artist welding visions of Tom Lakenenland and features over 100 sculptures with additional sculptures added yearly. You can walk through the property year-round, but driving the park is...
10 under-the-sea bathroom art prints featuring a hermit crab, ocean crab, seashells, fish, starfish, coral, and an octopus. The images were scanned from a book that fell out of copyright, digitally enhanced for clarity and...
Holy smokes! It is February 2023 and I have seemed to have misplaced an entire blogging year! Did you wonder where I was hiding? Last January I committed to posting monthly about the seasonal changes...
American spikenard (Aralia racemosa) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to eastern North America. It is a member of the Araliaceae family and is sometimes referred to by other names, such as Indian root, life-of-man,...
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