The Tower in the Trees

Lately we’ve had a smattering of warm weather, glorious sunshine, and bright blue skies mixed in with the gloomy clouds. I’m taking advantage of every one of these nice days! I’ve been trying to exercise more, and because I need a little (okay,...

The Roadside Gem

Seven years ago this was a common view. Seven years ago my Grandpa Marlowe was living in a wonderful little nursing home in the town of Spring Valley, Wisconsin. Seven years ago I would drive, or ride, past this little creek once or twice a week to visit my grandpa,...

Nature’s Path

Nature’s PathTwo years ago we had the perfect fall. I don’t remember ever seeing the leaves so bright and colorful – and if you know me at all, you know that I love color! One of the best places to view the fall leaves in western Wisconsin is at...

The Rift in Time

There I was, sitting in possibly the very same carriage my parents had ridden in 45 years ago on their honeymoon. My friend Erin and I were about to enter The Lost Canyon in Wisconsin Dells, WI. It was a cool fall day and we were ready for the first big adventure of...

The Secret Staircase

The beautiful fall day called us to exploration. It was the perfect day to go in search of fall colors. My mom and I grabbed our cameras and set off for an adventure to Irvine Park & Zoo in Chippewa Falls, Wisconsin. Even though there was beauty all around us, we...