hiking – Fake Flamenco

Spirit Lake: “Leisurely Hike” in a State Park

Beautiful it was. That’s not all, it was challenging, slippery, and a big cardio workout. Did we see stunning views? I’d say so. Eagle and I went camping overnight at Spirit Lake* with their middle school class. Fourteen 12–14 year olds, four parents and two teachers. The weather was beautiful, the students were well-behaved and […]

bilingual, Nature, photography, Spanish

4 Little Feet Skim the Snow

The footprints my friend and I saw today as we hiked through the woods were largely human. Most small animals were sleeping this winter afternoon. Finally, In the second half of our walk, these tiny tracks revealed to us the earlier path of a mouse now snug in their nest. 4 Piececitos rozan la nieve […]

Nature, photography

1 Fort Grew in Mushroom Woods

When trees fall, their branches are collected by the mysterious participants of the Fellowship of the Stick Fort. We arrived in the grove, not knowing who had begun the work. Eagle and I felt compelled to add sticks and branches of our own. Oaks donated their cast offs to our endeavor. The stick fort is […]

Nature, photography

Where the Wild Mushrooms Grow

Eagle led me into the woods yesterday after school. Read to the end to see the poem our hike inspired. A forest grows between the golf course and the bike path following reclaimed railroad tracks half mile (1K) from the school. Oak trees, standing and fallen. Those that were horizontal were covered with half moon […]

archeology, history, Indigenous Peoples, Nature, photography

Saturday Hike at Cherokee Marsh

Our group of friends continues a weekend hiking kick. A few very organized people send out emails, ask for local park suggestions, check the weather and set the date. I like to joke that the rest of us type “yes,” and show up at the designated park with our water bottles. Five to ten of […]

Humor, Nature, photography

1 Shelf for a Large Tome

Wisconsin seems to specialize in shelf mushrooms. I’ve seen smaller ones in Minnesota and north of Madison, but this beauty takes the cake! We found it hiking in Lake Farm Park here in Wisconsin. Do many mushrooms grow on trees in your neck of the wood? Thanks for stopping by this Saturday! ¡Olé! –Rebecca This […]