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 placeContinue reading “Lost Canoe Lake”
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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 ofContinue reading “Chapel of the Ozarks”
The End of the Trail
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 wearyContinue reading “The End of the Trail”
Scenic 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.
Dogwood Canyon Mill
Dogwood Canyon Mill is at the the entrance of Dogwood Canyon Nature Park. Walk through the facility access the trail that takes you on a tour of one of Missouri’s most scenic nature parks.
Minocqua Boathouses
It may have been the railroad that brought the first tourists to the island city of Minocqua in the early 1900s, but it’s the boats that keep them coming back. Whether it’s a fishing adventure, a run on the boards (water skis, In Northwoods parlance), or a sunset cruise with refreshments, visitors expect to getContinue reading “Minocqua Boathouses”
Sunrise on North Bay
North Bay is a small, shallow body of water on the the northern tip of Door County, Wisconsin. The shallow water provides scenic texture to the beautiful scene looking out over Lake Michigan. This is a great area to watch sunrises and for kayaking.
Bond Falls After the Storm
Bond Falls is in the western U.P. on Bond Falls Rd, east of Pauding MI. This is the most impressive waterfall in Michigan with the possible exception of Tahquamenon Falls. The main drop is 40 feet high and 100+ feet wide. Above the main falls are a series of cascades and rapids that must drop a totalContinue reading “Bond Falls After the Storm”
Chaumette
Chaumette is one of Missouri’s many wonderful wineries. They have a nice selection of their own wines in addition to a great kitchen serving lunch and dinners. Sit on their porch for an unending view of the Ozarks low rolling hills. If you do not want to drive home after a nice dinner, stay inContinue reading “Chaumette”
St. Louis Art Museum
One of St. Louis’ top cultural attractions is their art museum. Here is the museum with St. Louis’ namesake, King Louis IX, looking over Forest Park’s Grand Basin. Louis IX, commonly known as Saint Louis or Louis the Saint, is the only King of France to be canonized in the Catholic Church. Louis was crownedContinue reading “St. Louis Art Museum”
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