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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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.
4014 Cab
Here is a shot of the cab of Union Pacific’s “Big Boy 4014” on the way home to Wyoming. 4014 was on a cross country tour of the United States to celebrate its 250th Anniversary. Here you can see the Fireman watching the track ahead and an unknown person between the engine and tender. ClickContinue reading “4014 Cab”
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.
Getting ready for Christmas at the Botanical Garden
A nice way to start the season is to visit Missouri Botanical Garden’s Garden Glow. A walk through the park gives you scene after scene of the upcoming holiday. See the Climatron with its reflecting pools, walk through Henry Shaws home, see the beautifully decorated gatehouse and endless holiday lights. The grandkids love the trainContinue reading “Getting ready for Christmas at the Botanical Garden”
Fall colors at the Missouri Botanical Garden
While taking a Fall walk through the Missouri Botanical Garden, I found this area I had never seen before. These are the best fall colors in the area, in an unusual setting. These are possibly plum trees. Click on the photo to purchase. Click here to see more of the Missouri Botanical Garden.
Exploring North Pierhead Light in Door County
When visiting the North Pierhead Light, you can walk out to get a closer look or turnaround and see the Sturgeon Bay canal with the Coast Guard station next to it. Also, when out there you can experience Lake Michigan (should they call it lake Wisconsin?) and see the long sandy beach stretching out intoContinue reading “Exploring North Pierhead Light in Door County”
Cana Island Lighthouse: A Historic Landmark in Wisconsin
The Cana Island lighthouse is located just north of Baileys Harbor in Door County, Wisconsin, United States. Along with the Baileys Harbor Range Lights, the lighthouse was built to replace the Baileys Harbor Lighthouse in 1869 and was first lit in 1870. The lighthouse is built on an island that reaches out to Lake MichiganContinue reading “Cana Island Lighthouse: A Historic Landmark in Wisconsin”
Pierhead Light
The Sturgeon Bay Canal North Pierhead Light is a lighthouse located on Sturgeon Bay in Door County, Wisconsin. Painted red, the light is situated on the north pier of the southern entrance to the Sturgeon Bay Ship Canal. There are two lighthouses at this location, the other being the Sturgeon Bay Canal Lighthouse. Click onContinue reading “Pierhead Light”
Ha Ha Tonka Ruins
Wealthy Kansas City businessman Robert Snyder had a dream to construct a European-styled castle right in his beloved Missouri. To this end Snyder purchased 5,000 acres of land, including his very own lake, and began work on the evocative mansion in 1905. The businessman even imported stone masons from Europe to achieve the correct style,Continue reading “Ha Ha Tonka Ruins”