Category Archives: Scenic Areas

Swimmimg Hole

A beautiful day in the Northwoods of Wisconsin. This is Fishtrap at the headwaters of the Mississippi River in a very northern section of Wisconsin. This lake is known for trophy fishing incliding Musky, Panfish, Largemouth Bass, Smallmouth Bass, Northern Pike, and Walleye. Sitting on the shore you will see Bald Eagles, Loons, Beaver.  SwimmingContinue reading “Swimmimg Hole”

Heaven Hill

Bourbon must be aged in new, charred oak barrels. It’s a critical step in developing bourbon’s distinct flavor.Freshly distilled bourbon doesn’t look anything like what you use to make an Old Fashioned. When it comes out of the still, it’s crystal clear, and smells and tastes like funky raw grain. Most of a bourbon’s character,Continue reading “Heaven Hill”

Exploring Kentucky’s Bourbon Rickhouses

Here is a rickhouse passage. A rickhouse, also known as a rackhouse or warehouse, is a specially constructed building used to store and age bourbon or other distilled spirits, typically with barrels stacked on wooden structures called “ricks”.  Rickhouses are designed to provide a controlled environment for the aging process of whiskey, which is crucialContinue reading “Exploring Kentucky’s Bourbon Rickhouses”

Inside the Rickhouse: Where Kentucky Bourbon Grows in Flavor

Storage in the rickhouse. This is where the barrels are aged for around 10 years. During this time the barrels are regularly inspected so they can be sorted by the way the bourbon is aging. A typical rickhouse, or warehouse for aging whiskey barrels, can hold anywhere from 18,000 to 55,000 barrels in these veryContinue reading “Inside the Rickhouse: Where Kentucky Bourbon Grows in Flavor”

Pelicans near Pere Marquette Lodge

The White Pelican migrates from February through March and again from October through November, showcasing an impressive journey that captivates birdwatchers and nature enthusiasts alike. During these months, the largest population of Pelicans can be found at the Riverlands Migratory Bird Sanctuary, nestled in the serene landscapes of north St. Louis County, where they gatherContinue reading “Pelicans near Pere Marquette Lodge”

Eagle Watching in Clarksvill, Missouri

Eagle wathching in Missouri, along the Mississippi River, is an annual event in January. People from the St. Louis area go to Alton, IL, Grafton, IL and Clarksvill, MO to watch the Eagles dive for fish and otherwise scout the river. The Mississippi is a migratory flyway as the eagles migrate between North America andContinue reading “Eagle Watching in Clarksvill, Missouri”

Pelicans at Clarksville Lock & Dam

Apparently Clarksville, MO is the place to go to see Eagles during their migration down south. There is a lock and dam there where fish seem to lke to hang out. Driving up from St. Louis I found lots of Pelicans and a few eagles.s. Here is a guy just coming in for a lndingContinue reading “Pelicans at Clarksville Lock & Dam”

Resting Elk

An Elk relaxig near the road passing through Lone Elk Park. The park houses Elk, Bison (see previous post), and Deer. Recent heavy snowfall has been cleared and the wildlife is hanging out near the roads allowing you to up close and personal wth them. Click on the photo for more information. Click here forContinue reading “Resting Elk”