Wildlife Sightings
If you’ve ever watched time-lapse photography, then you can appreciate the fleeting nature of wildlife caught on our game camera. Located on a busy deer trail near Ferryville, the camera lens captured the night life of forest residents in their nocturnal routine of hunting for food.
Season of Change
Change is in the air and coming through our windows. My wife opens the windows in defiance of the approaching cold. I close them in hopes of forestalling another seasonal milestone; turning on the furnace. A mild October beginning had us lulled into thinking the Indian summer might sleep in and stay awhile, but falling temperature and rising winds have us reaching for the comforter – and the window crank.
Canoe the Kickapoo River
Two Sandhill Cranes greeted us at the pasture gate and soon strutted away toward the river, their graceful long necks pointing the way. A herd of cattle stood under the canopied shade at the river’s edge, lapping water to beat the heat. Their eyes followed our every movement, wondering who were these strange creatures crashing their beach party.
Happy Trails
Our dog Riley has been promoted from couch potato to coon dog, having treed a raccoon on our last trip up to the ridge top. Golden retrievers do not fit this job description, but work is scarce and the job got done.
Opening Day
May has finally arrived, and like the ever-optimistic baseball fan yearning for opening day, we are waiting for the summer season to begin. May 1 is after all, the unofficial start of summer; the preseason prelude to evening walks, weekend excursions, and summer vacations. While the weather seems hesitant to leave winter behind, the rest of us are ready for summer’s first pitch.
Dropping into the Kickapoo Valley
In my last blog, I left you wandering along County P through Amish Country, a route that winds through the very heart of Driftless Wisconsin, now in the midst of springtime’s renewal. Traveling east toward Highway 131, it’s easy to get lost in the landscapes that watch over the valley as you drop toward the Kickapoo River. The Kickapoo Valley Reserve borders the river and serves as an introduction to the timeless beauty of the valley.
Winter Fun
January is upon us and while winter just arrived in time for the holidays, she seems content to settle in and stay awhile. Best not to complain too loudly about guests who overstay their welcome and try to enjoy her company.
