While visiting a beach, I look for pretty rocks and interesting pieces of driftwood. This one was a way too big to fit in my bag or car. It reminds me of Stumpy from the movie Tremors and does look a bit like a monster.
Stumpy
Picture of the Day for January 2, 2020
The peaceful low flow of this waterfall in the fall doesn’t have the roar of the springtime run off. There was very little dripping from the snow melting in temperatures just barely above freezing today since not a spring melt.
Quiet Flow
Picture of the Day for December 10, 2019
According to the Wisconsin State Historical Marker found in Port Wing, expanding logging operations increased the number of students more than small log schoolhouses could handle. A idea of consolidating the rural districts and establishing a larger school with free transportation was proposed and a new school district was completed in January 1903.
The marker states, “So far as is known, this was the first school district in Wisconsin to provide free, tax-supported transportation. Canvas covered horse drawn wagons or sleighs, known as “school rigs” were used for this purpose.”
This school bus might not be very warm in the sub-zero temperatures but it would have been better than walking in the cold wind.
Wisconsin’s First School Bus
Picture of the Day for September 16, 2019
Some people were enjoying a late summer warm day with water activities today as the temperature climbed above 80 after a previous chilly week. But while pools and smaller lakes would be warm enough for swimming, Lake Superior near where this duo were checking out the water is already down to upper forties so it would be a very refreshing swim.
Checking out the Water
Picture of the Day for March 12, 2019
It finally got above freezing today so instead of more snow today, rain is falling and melting some of the snow off the roof but not enough to flow like a little waterfall yet.
Light Flow at Twin Falls
Picture of the Day for October 3, 2018
The waters of Lake Superior normally feels very cool and refreshing but today the 60 degree water temperature was warmer than the air temperature, but I still rather enjoy the lake from shore and find warmer water from my shower instead.
Cool Day at the Lake
Picture of the Day for March 14, 2018
The last couple of sunny days haven’t been warm enough to melt a lot of snow yet but there was some water dripping from the roof like a tiny waterfall. This waterfall doesn’t have a lot of flow in the fall and sounded a lot like the snow falling off my eaves.
Low Flow at Twin Falls
Picture of the Day for August 25, 2017
People catching the last days of vacation before school starts would have had a wetter and cooler day for camping, hiking or strolling along a beach.
Wet Beach Day
Picture of the Day for July 3, 2015
With the 4th of July holiday being on Saturday, many people have off from work today and they are heading to cabins and to lakes to enjoy a weekend of swimming, boating, fishing, camping and watching fireworks.
Heading to the Lake
Picture of the Day for March 14, 2015
In the late 1800s, towns could become a bit wild when Saturday evening came and the work week ended for many. Old logging towns became rowdy when brawling lumberjacks hit the town with their winter pay after months in the woods to spend it in local saloons and dance halls.
The town of Port Wing in northern Wisconsin was a sawmill town surrounded by a dozen logging camps so the local constable was kept busy when hundreds of lumberjacks hit the town. In 1896, this jail house was built with double walls of two inch solid white oak planking, one laid horizontally and one vertically; with wrought iron doors, windows and half inch thick hinges. It was used until the 1930’s.
Port Wing Old Town Jail
