Picture of the Day: A Windy Day on the River
Wind-blown waves roll past a dock near Ferryville, WI (photo taken Oct 2010). See more photos here. Wind-blown waves near Ferryville, WI
Delayed Gratification
When I first started exploring the places along the Mississippi River, I did a lot of driving. When I’d get to a new community, I’d look for the good places to be near or on the river, so I could pass those tips along to other travelers, then I’d pack my car and drive to
Foggy Days
Fog can envelop the Mississippi Valley any time of year, but there's something especially magical about those fall mornings when the air is colder than the water and wisps of mist drift up from the river. Those are the mornings I reach for a heavy jacket, fill my thermos with fresh coffee, and pick a spot to
Sinnippi Wisconsin
Once upon a time, a village named Sinipi was here The flat path along the backwaters at today's Fenley State Recreation Area was originally one of the main streets for the town of Sinnippi (a word that apparently means "lead ore" in an unspecified Native American language). The town was settled in 1831 by
Picture of the Day: The Road on Potosi Point
The narrow road on Potosi Point, WI at sunset. (Photo taken March 2015). See more photos here. The narrow road on Potosi Point (WI)
Picture of the Day: Beaver and Muskrat Lodges Before Ice Melt
I believe these are a mix of beaver and muskrat lodges; anyone know for sure? Near Potosi , WI. (photo taken March 2015). See more Photos here. Near Potosi, WI just before ice melt