Bond Falls is a spectacular, 50-foot multi-tiered cascade waterfall located on the middle branch of the Ontonagon River in the western Upper Peninsula of Michigan. Spanning more than 100 feet wide, it is widely considered one of the most breathtaking and photogenic waterfalls in the entire state. A hydroelectric dam upstream regulates the river, ensuringContinue reading “Bond Falls”
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Hyde’s Mill
A historic, picturesque 19th-century gristmill located at 6875 Mill Rd, Ridgeway, Wisconsin. Originally built in 1850 by settler William Hyde, it stands as one of the state’s most iconic and photographed hidden gems due to its rare wooden waterwheel and scenic stone dam on Mill Creek. Click on the photo for more information. Click hereContinue reading “Hyde’s Mill”
Screwhorn Antelope
White Addax at the WildWood Wildlife Park Zoo in Minocqua, Wisconsin. They are also called the white antelope or screwhorn antelope, and are rare critically endangered desert-dwelling mammals native to the Sahara Desert. Known for its spiral horns and coat that changes from white in summer to grey-brown in winter, fewer than 100 individuals areContinue reading “Screwhorn Antelope”
New deer at the park
Newborn at the WildWood Wildlife Park Zoo in Minocqua, Wisconsin. This is an interesting little zoo just outside on Minocqua. It is like a petting zoo with an African Safari in the back. Deer, goats and tortoises run wild allowing me to get up close to the fawn.
Min-Aqua Bats!
The Min-Aqua Bats are the oldest ski team in the world. Located in Minocqua, Wisconsin the team has been performing since the early 50’s with a lot of very skilled acts. I have been going to shows since 1955. This photo was taken this year in 2026, 71 years later. If you are traveling “UpNorth”Continue reading “Min-Aqua Bats!”
F-15 Fly By
The Blue Angels made an appearance at the St. Louis Spirit Air Show. We were able to watch from a bluff overlooking the event airport allowing us to look directly at the planes. Here they are flying their F/A-18E/F Super Hornets. Low flying and precision acrobatics made for a lot of excitement. Click here toContinue reading “F-15 Fly By”
Forest Park Egrets
Egrets are a common and highly visible sight across Forest Park, serving as a prime destination for local birdwatchers and photographers. While these elegant, white wading birds spend their days foraging throughout the park’s expansive waterways, their presence is closely tied to a fascinating, unique urban phenomenon just outside the park boundaries. While egrets feedContinue reading “Forest Park Egrets”
Supermarine Spitfire Mk IXc
The Supermarine Spitfire Mk IXc is an iconic World War II British fighter. Powered by a Rolls-Royce Merlin 60 series engine, it was famously designed as an emergency response to counter the Luftwaffe’s Fw 190. The “c” designation indicates its wing armament configuration. This Spitfire is performing at the 2026 Spirit of St. Louis AirContinue reading “Supermarine Spitfire Mk IXc”
Blue Angels at the Spirit of St. Louis Air Show
The U.S. Navy Blue Angels currently fly the Boeing F/A-18E/F Super Hornet (specifically the single-seat F/A-18E and the two-seat F/A-18F). They transitioned from the older “Legacy” Hornet to the larger, more powerful Super Hornet to showcase the maximum capabilities of modern naval aviation. These are spectaculr to watch. Phots were taken at the 2026 SpiritContinue reading “Blue Angels at the Spirit of St. Louis Air Show”
An afternoon on Fishtrap Lake
Fishtrap Lake is in Northern Wisconsin near the town of Boulder Junction. This is a great place to see Eagles, Loons, ducks and a great place to fish. Click here to see more of Wisconsin.