Milkweed: The Monarch's Friend
I came across these wildflower beauties while hiking at Steinke Basin in Devil's Lake State Park in Baraboo, WI. The milkweed flower...
A Scenic Wonder: Sylvan Lake
Magical Sylvan Lake in Custer State Park - one of my favorite gems from our trip to the Black Hills, South Dakota! This unique mountain...
Baby Bison
Get ready for cuteness overload. I can't get enough of these baby bison! Watching these little ones run around, play, nap and nurse in...
Where the Buffalo Roam
One of the highlights of our trip to South Dakota was driving the Wildlife Loop Road in Custer State Park around dusk. Loved it so much,...
Taking the Scenic Route
After leaving Mt Rushmore, we began our exploration of the Peter Norbeck Scenic Byway: 70-miles of road that follows tight, hairpin...
Coming Unplugged!
Freshly returned from a spontaneous road trip to the beautiful Black Hills of South Dakota, I'm reminded of one of my favorite quotes:...
The Sprout
We all have days when we feel tired and discouraged. Should we stay the course, take the next step, or has the time come to give up on...
A Brighter Tomorrow: The Crocus
When it seems like winter will never lose its icy-cold grip, the dainty crocus pushes up through the snow to put on a show of colorful...
Early Bearer of Color: Cornelius Cherry
With the arrival of spring come the first tentative blossoms. For trees, the Cornelian Cherries are one of the earliest bearers of color,...
Bringer of Hope: The Gentle Snowdrop
The lovely, white snowdrop with it's tiny pearl-like buds is one of the first flowers to appear in the spring. Sometimes they may not...
