The boahouses on the Minocqua lakes, including Kawaguesaga, make this scenic area worth a visit. The best way to see everything is by boat. Lakes include Minocqua, Kawaguesaga, Mid Lake, and Tomahawk. Click here for more Lake Minocqua photos. Click here to see the interesting Lake Minocqua boathouses. Click on the photo for more inforation.
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Lake Kawaguesaga Trestle
The trestle was once the way trains crossed Lake Minocqua into the Island City of Minocqua, Wisconsin. This trestle frames the entry way in to Lake Kawaguesaga from Lake Minocqua. Today it is part of the Bearskin State Hiking & Biking Trail. Kawaguesaga Lake is a freshwater lake located in the northern region of Wisconsin.Continue reading “Lake Kawaguesaga Trestle”
Stunning Sunrise Over Lake Minocqua
Here is a view of sunrise on Lake Minocqua. A very calm lake and clear sky outline the boathouse on the right. Lake Minocqua is ringed by these scenic boathouses making it intesting to cruise the lake just to see the architecture. To see some of the boathouses click here. To see more of myContinue reading “Stunning Sunrise Over Lake Minocqua”
Backwater
This is a backwater on the Ashley River near Charleston. The photo was taken during Golden Hour where the sun has not come up yet giving deep colors with no shadows and colorful skies. This was taken with my Nikon Z6 with a Nikkor Z 24-120mm f/4 lens. Settings: ISO 560; Shutter Speed 1/45sec; f/6.7;Continue reading “Backwater”
Ashley River
The Ashley River is a blackwater and tidal river in South Carolina, rising from the Wassamassaw and Great Cypress Swamps in western Berkeley County. It consolidates its main channel about five miles west of Summerville, widening into a tidal estuary just south of Fort Dorchester. This is just before sunrise wakes up the still water.Continue reading “Ashley River”
North Bay
Sunrise on North Bay, Door County, Wisconsin. The bays and harbors of Door County range from shallow peaceful places to busy ports with busy towns and boats coming and going. This view looks east out to Lake Michigan. The bay is shallow with tall grass decorating the scene. Here the sun is just coming up,Continue reading “North Bay”
Sunrise on the Lake
Early morning on the lake brings a burst of color. The Loons are busy and fishermen head out in their boats to try their luck. Most of the tourists will be asleep for a while longer so everything is quiet. Sounds: Echoes of the Loon by John Grout
Sunrise at The Beacons
Across Lake Minocqua from the Thirsty Whale lies the Beacons, a resort and timeshare property that was once the summer home of Fred. B. Snite, Jr. The Beacons’ distinctive lighthouse-style boathouse was built in 1908 and, according to local legend, was used by Snite to watch boat races, using mirrors and a periscope. Snite, sonContinue reading “Sunrise at The Beacons”
Sunrise on the Lake
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.
Early Morning at The 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 haveContinue reading “Early Morning at The Beacons”
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