Piney Falls State Natural Area near Grandview, Tennessee is a beautiful and relatively short hike that leads visitors through forested trails to scenic overlooks, an 80-foot waterfall, and a suspension bridge crossing Piney Creek.
Badlands Pinnacles Entrance South Dakota
The Pinnacles Entrance is one of the most common ways travelers first experience Badlands National Park. Located just a few miles from the small town of Wall, South Dakota, this entrance quickly brings visitors into one of the most dramatic landscapes in the American Midwest.
South Dakota Here We Come
South Dakota had been on my travel list for years. The Badlands, ghost towns, the Black Hills, Needles Highway, and Custer State Park all sat at the top of places I hoped to see someday.
57 Theme Gift Basket Ideas
Because every occasion deserves a touch of delight, wrapped up The sky’s the limit when you create a gift basket. You can purchase smaller go-together items, relatively cheap, and package them together, to make a perfect basket. Creating a gift basket can be a thoughtful and versatile gesture for various occasions. Here are some good reasons … Read more
Washington Island Wisconsin
Washington Island is about 7 miles off the tip of Door County, Wisconsin, and feels like a world of its own. Reached by ferry across Death’s Door from Northport Pier in Ellison Bay, the island is known for its slower pace, scenic shoreline, Scandinavian heritage, quiet roads, and memorable places to explore.
Wequiock Falls Green Bay
Wequiock Falls County Park in Green Bay, Wisconsin is a small roadside park that features a scenic 25-foot waterfall cascading over a limestone cliff. Located in Brown County along Bay Settlement Road, it makes a perfect quick stop when traveling between Green Bay and Door County.
Handfeeding Chickadees and Nuthatches
Handfeeding Chickadees and Nuthatches
The calendar states it is spring in Wisconsin, so darn it, warm up already. Instead, we have 34-degree weather, with tiny, snowflakes drifting down from the sky every once in awhile. My teens are off for spring break and our family had decided between work schedules and additional commitments, we were staying home for spring break. This is not our family, is it?
Common Garter Snakes Emerge From Hibernation
Around a week before St Patrick’s Day common garter snakes emerge from hibernation in Wisconsin. Legend states St Patrick led the snakes out of Ireland. Although, this is only a fable. There have never been snakes in Ireland, aside from zoos. Wouldn’t mind if this were the case for Wisconsin.
Snowdrop Flowers
I’ve heard people state snowdrop flowers are wildflowers. It is true, that some grow in the wild in meadows and woodland areas. Can’t argue with you on this fact. I find them all the time. I just have never found a source that states they are true wildflowers.
Eastern Phoebe
Eastern Phoebe The Eastern phoebe is a medium-sized passerine bird that is part of the flycatcher family. Both the male and females have pale brown heads and backs with a white belly. and black beak. The only difference between the male and female is that males are slightly larger. Juveniles have white wing bars. In … Read more
Cave Point County Park Door County
Cave Point County Park Door County, Wisconsin Cave Point County Park in Door County is located in the thumb of Wisconsin, and in the tourism industry, it is known as the Cape Cod of the Midwest. General Info General: County Park features underwater caves, hiking trails & limestone cliffs, and miles of rocky shore along … Read more
1798 Rice Grist Mill in Lake City Tennessee
1798 Rice Grist Mill in Lake City Tennessee
The 1798 Rice Grist Mill in Lake City Tennessee is an 18th Century Rice Grist Mill that was originally constructed in 1798 in Union County. The mill was later dismantled and rebuilt on Clear Creek in 1935, where it sits today.
Grand Island Michigan Ice Caves
Grand Island Ice Caves Near Munising, Michigan The Grand Island Ice Caves near Munising, Michigan are one of the most dramatic winter sights along the Lake Superior shoreline. During particularly cold winters, massive curtains of ice form along the cliffs of Grand Island, creating frozen walls, caves, and towering formations that can reach over 100 … Read more
American Goldfinch Vintage Happy Birthday Card
My timeless vintage American Goldfinch image is paired up with textures to inspire this American Goldfinch Vintage Happy Birthday card. About the Design: Wish a special someone a Happy Birthday with this vintage-inspired American Goldfinch Birthday card. The graphic used is a hand-drawn American Goldfinch bird in a natural setting enjoying the seed of a … Read more
Blue Jays
Blue Jays There are a few birds that when they visit your backyard, you know what they are, immediately, just by the sound. Blue jays are one of those birds. Blue jays are predominantly blue with a white chest and underparts, and a blue crest. It has a black, U-shaped collar around its neck and … Read more
Lavender Lemonade
Lavender lemonade is a refreshing and aromatic beverage that combines the citrusy flavor of lemons with the floral notes of lavender. Here are simple recipes for making lavender lemonade.
Devils Punchbowl
Devil’s Punchbowl Preserve near Menomonie, Wisconsin is a small but memorable natural area known for its sandstone rock amphitheater, seasonal waterfall, and short trails that lead both above and down into the bowl. Even though it is only a brief stop, it is one of those places that feels dramatic the moment you arrive.
Fred A Busse Chicago Fire Boat
Fred A Busse Fireboat The retired Fred A Busse Chicago Fire Boat found a home in Sturgeon Bay, Wisconsin for a number of years as a tour boat. It was docked at the city dock and visitors could take tours of the Sturgeon Bay waterfront. Update: The fireboat has made its way back to Chicago … Read more
Forget Me Not Wildflower
Forget Me Not Wildflower
In the grand tapestry of wildflowers that adorn our landscapes, few hold the same sentimental significance as the humble forget-me-not wildflower.