Johnson's Shut-Ins State Park
I visited Johnson's Shut-Ins State Park today but spent most of the time hiking around the valley so by the time we got to the actual shut-ins, it was already closed. I will have to go back next time. Here are some pictures of the valley: (...)
Elephant Rocks State Park
Last week I visited Elephant Rocks State Park and climbed the Rock as well as hiked around the area. The day was good. This is an overview of the landscape:
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Maquoketa Caves and Backbone
I traveled again this week to Maquoketa Caves State Park and Backbone State Park in Iowa. The caves were fun but its hard to get good photos due to the poor lighting.
From inside the cave:
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Hartman Creek, Rib Mountain
Since the weather has been getting warmer, I've started traveling north both to Hartman Creek State Park, and Rib Mountain State Park. I thought it was going to be clear, but it became fairly overcast.
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Ice Age Trail at Portage Canal
Hiking a few miles along the Portage Canal on the Ice Age Trail. The views were pretty nice but it was a short segment. The Marquette Segment was closed though.
Thats the old indian agency house, a historic marker.
400 State Trail
I went to the 400 State Trail yesterday. It got a lot colder than the days prior and everything in early spring is still brown and sort of dead. But the open outdoors on the trail always provides for decent photos.
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Pewit's Nest
Went to Pewit's nest by Baraboo today. I think it would have looked prettier in the summer or fall with leaves but the Gorge there look beautiful anyways. Much of it was still frozen but the spring thaw is definately under way.
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Great River Trail
Went hiking near the Mississippi River on the Great River Trail yesterday. The meltwater made the ground very muddy but there were good photos.
And a large bridge on the trail:
And the beautiful sunset:
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More Ice Age Trail
More of the Ice Age trail, this time between Merrimac and Devil's Lake. Its a decent segment, not as scenic as Gibraltar Rock, but still a good hike.
We made it to the Devil's lake segment but we didn't make it to the bluff. About 12 miles roundtrip.
Ice Age Trail at Gibralter Rock
Went hiking on Friday on the Ice Age trail at Gibralter Rock. The bluff area is very scenic and there was a lot of snow in the valley. Will be hiking other parts of the trail later this week.
