Eagle Tree

Eagle

This eagle is in what I call an “eagle tree.” An Eagle Tree is a very dead tree on the side of a body of water where an eagle can sit in it and watch for prey (usually fish). The dead tree allows for an unobstructed view of a lake or other body of water and allows easy flight for this huge bird.

I spend a week at a place called, The Pointe Hotel & Suites in Minocqua Wisconsin. They have an Eagle Tree on the edge of Lake Minocqua and there are always two eagles sitting in it. If you want a high probability of an eagle photo visit Wisconsin’s Northwoods and bring a telephoto lens with your camera.

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Indian Cliff Falls

Indean Creek Falls

Near the entrance of Dogwood Canyon, this is first of many spectacular falls along the three mile walk through streams, wooded areas and more. One of Missouri’s most beautiful areas is Southwestern, Missouri and this is a great example.

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Sunrise on the Lake

Sunrise Lake Minocqua

Sunrises and sunsets in the Northwoods are usually spectacular because of the angle of the sun. At higher latitudes, the sun rises and sets at more of an angle causing the rises and sets to last longer. The many lakes Up North add to this beauty.

Morning on the Lake

The Pointe Docks

As things wind down on the northern lakes of Wisconsin, the fishermen still keep their boats in the water hoping for another opportunity to catch a Musky or Walleye. The Northwoods offers stunning sunrises and sunsets at this time and cool days at this time of year.

This photo was taken before sunrise on Lake Minocqua. The lighting at this time offers stunning colors while highlighting the glow of incandescent lights in windows and in the background.

Early Morning at The Beacons

Beacons

This boathouse belongs to The Beacons resort is is the centerpiece of this section of Lake Minocqua. At one time it was part of the private estate of a Chicago financier named Fred Snite. Snite became a victim polio and lived most of his life in an iron lung. We are lucky to still have his boathouse on the lake.

Amazing Lake Minocqua

Lambert Boathouse

Lake Minocqua is known for it’s sport fishing and scenic boathouses. Fish include: Musky, Panfish, Largemouth Bass, Smallmouth Bass, Northern Pike and Walleye. It was a popular fishing hole for General Eisenhower and his family who regularly visited after the end of World War II through the 60’s. This particular boathouse was owned by Stafford “Casey” Lambert an aviation pioneer and heir to Lambert Pharmaceutical, manufacturer of Listerine. The boathouse is next to his Hangar, where he kept his sea planes.

Lake Minocqua surrounds the town of Minocqua making the “island city” a destination spot for boaters from four connected lakes. All of this is centered in forests with hundreds of other lakes making this Wisconsin’s Northwoods.

Lost Canoe Lake

Lost Canoe Lake

If you drive south from the tiny town of Boulder Junction, Wisconsin, you will find Lost Canoe Lake back behind the trees. You have to stop and walk down some trails to experience the beauty of the lake.

The Northwoods of Wisconsin are filled with thousands of lakes all surrounded by forests, a wonderful place for fishing boating and just enjoying the scenery.

Chapel of the Ozarks

Chapel of the Ozarks

This very scenic area shows Chapel of Ozarks overlooking Table Rock Lake. This is part of an area called Top of the Rock which consists of this chapel, sculptures, restaurants, golf courses and even caves. This place is something to see!

Top of the Rock is one of many creations of Johnny Morris, founder of Bass Pro Shops and creator of Big Cedar Lodge and Dogwood Canyon. All of these are in Branson, Missouri, a beautiful area in Southwestern Missouri. Morris developed all of this around lakes, streams and outdoor activities available in this area.

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The End of the Trail

End of the Trail Statue

This famous sculpture is now part of a place in Branson, MO called Top of the Rock, a high area in the Ozarks with restaurants, scenic overlooks, caves, golf course and more.

The End of the Trail is a sculpture by James Earle Fraser, depicting a weary Native American man hanging limp as his weary horse comes to the edge of the Pacific Ocean. The statue is a commentary on the struggle of Native Americans in the 19th century.

Scenic Mill

Dogwood Canyon Mill

The Dogwood Canyon Mill is really the entrance to the Dogwood Canyon Nature Park. On the other side of the mill is miles of paths that wind their way around rushing streams and scenic waterfalls.

This beautiful area is in Southwestern Missouri and offers a flat easy walk from Missouri to Southern Illinois.