Category Archives: Wisconsin

I’ve birded at Powell Marsh in Manotowish Waters, Wisconsin dozens of times, and every time I’ve driven past Little Bohemia. I have long been aware of the history connected with the place — in April, 1934, guest-of-the-lodge John Dillinger escaped … Continue reading →

The sine qua non of any trip to Northern Wisconsin is dinner at the White Stag steakhouse. I’ve been there at least 30 times in my life and can’t recall a bad piece of meat. I really built this place … Continue reading →

When we got back to Jo-Don Farms, we had three hours to kill before the light was right for shooting. We wandered about among the cages taking pictures of the animals. The Ring-tailed Lemurs were the most entertaining. There were … Continue reading →

We drove south from Racine to Kenosha and parked near the harbor to see both lighthouses. The old Southport Lighthouse is now about 150 yards back from the Lake Michigan shore. It was built in 1866. The tower is 55 … Continue reading →

Some people use a GPS to navigate their way around unfamiliar areas. I use RTS — Random Turn System. As I was driving aimlessly around Racine searching for a Culver’s with my daughter and her cousins, we passed several bakeries … Continue reading →