Honey House in Door County
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...
Shrine of St Anthony of PADUA
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...
Menominee Michigan Icy Shoreline
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...
Paulding Lights Upper Michigans Unexplainable Phenomenon
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
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
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.
Raspberry Torte Recipe
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
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...
Mother Earth Children Art Prints
Mother Earth Children Art Prints 10 Mother Earth Children art prints – soft vintage prints. The Mother Earth Children prints are centered around vegetables and fruits that flourish with the help of Mother Nature.
Wooden Chair Flower Pot Holder
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
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
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
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...
Life Cycle of a Monarch Butterfly
Life Cycle of a Monarch Butterfly The life cycle of the monarch butterfly is one of beauty.
Munising Michigan Frozen Falls
Munising Michigan Frozen Falls Let the weekend traveling commence. I needed to get away for a weekend and just be one with nature. I had heard that the Apostle Ice Caves were set to open...