Coloring Completion

Trempealeau Bay

I had the pleasure of coloring in the originals from the Perrot State Parks Centennial Coloring Book.

I applied colored pencils, markers, oil pastels, water colors, faux grass and of course some glitter.






For Trempealeau Bay I set the scene at sunset, using a little sparkle on the water and rays of sunshine.

Perrot Post

I felt fall best suited Perrot Post. The native wildlife is easily camouflaged in the autumn colors. The grass is always greener a little longer and contrasts nicely with the mound artifacts. What stands out the most is the new comer to the area represented by Nicolas Perrot's coat.

Brady's Bluff

Here the magical journey to the top of Brady's Bluff is decorated with jewels of spring, wildflowers. With each step you discover different habitats on your way.

Perrot Prairie

The prairie always seems to be best at the height of summer. Some pointillism to get that radiant feeling. I hope you find peace when visiting with the pollinators
















Hope you have as much fun coloring the scenes of Perrot as I have. Please share any of your creative efforts.




The coloring books are on sale at the Park Headquarters, for only $4 each or 3 for $10. All proceeds benefit the Friends of Perrot projects.

Get yours and get coloring.

Pilgrimage to the Apostles Cave

Sea Caves overlook

We headed out to another popular stop along the Lake Superior Shores. Meyers Beach, the launching point and trail head to look at the sea caves by land or water.

boardwalk

We choose land, a 4 mile round trip which started out on a board walk through the woods then a path up and down til we reached the rocky edge above the sea caves.

Entrance view from above

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The caves are a destination along the Apostle Island National Lake Shore. In the winter, if the shore freezes, you can walk out to them.

Kayaks

Kayak Groups

Nearby the town of Cornucopia.

Outdoor museum of weathered old boats made for some interesting photos.

The harbor was also home to quaint shops and a fish market. Had to get some smoked whitefish and spread.

Big and little ships share the bay.

Superior side of Wisconsin

Wisconsin Point Lighthouse

A day trip to Superior, WI port city on Lake Superior while we were camping at Pattison State Park.

We ventured to Wisconsin Point, a barrier island with beaches and a lovely little lighthouse. Lots of photo opportunities.

SS Meteor

Over on Barkers Island we toured the SS Meteor the last of the Whaleback ships. Now permanently docked, it was a fascinating museum with full tour of everything from the quarters to the engine room.

Life boat almost a hundred years old.

Crew of SS Meteor

In her hay day

Lake Superior Estuarium

Another stop on Barkers, a visit to the Estuarium. We learned a lot about fresh water Estuaries, which are where two different bodies of water meet and create a unique habitat.

Flight at the Thirsty Pagan Brewery

After a full day of touring we enjoyed a stop at the Thirsty Pagan Brewery.

They had the best pizza, we had their award winning Bacon Jalapeno Popper Pizza, just enough zing to go with a shared flight of 9 beers. Conveniently it included every one of their micro brews.

Popper Pizza

Falls of Wisconsin-Amnicon State Park

Horton Covered Bridge

A day trip hiking at Amnicon State Park was a real treat. You cross bridges to a small island, surrounded by cascading falls in a lush woods.

Snake Pit Falls

This woodsy retreat is a bit more rustic, no camping for us since they do not offer electrical sites or even showers.

 

Non-the-less its appeal is an uncluttered landscape and beautiful vantage points.









On a nice warm day you can also take a dip in the lower falls. Depending on the time of year there's even a Now and Then Falls.

A must visit if you are ever nearby.







 

Falls of Wisconsin-Pattison State Park

Big Manitou Falls

From Pattison to Amnicon State Park we toured the trails to the falls. Being mid August, when we visited, the falls are on the lighter side. I can imagine them gushing in spring.


















Hard to choose the best angle, they really don't do it justice.







Pattison's Big Manitou Falls, at 165-foot vertical drop, is the fourth highest falls east of the rockies.








From the campground you pass under the road and over a bridge to get to the trail taking you to several overlooks.

It's a very easy access to the overlooks in Pattison.



























You can see the scale by the tiny people here who are not suppose to be climbing in the gorge.

Little Manitou Falls

Also in Pattison on the other end of the park is Little Manitou Falls.










A short trail from the parking lot and you can even wander around the area above the falls.

Labor of Love

Million Dollar Quintet

Back to blogging after a busy summer. I had the priviledge of joining up with fellow artists for drawing. They fondly refer to themselves as the RATS -Retired Art Teachers.











The experience was rewarding as we were able to draw in a variety of different venues. Business and clubs welcomed us as we spent a couple of hours of inspiration while sharing their passion.

Dave's Guitar Shop is a plethra of electronic and acoustical stringed instruments. The vibe was musical and our host was willing to share stories and a little time for a photo op.

Sailboat Club-French Island

 Hope you enjoy and Happy Labor Day.

Artists garden-Stoddard

Artists rural Farm-West Salem

Copeland Park Train-La Crosse