Monday, June 11, 2012

Exploring Wisconsin 2012

Exploring Wisconsin 2012 



Sandhill Wildlife Area
“The 9,150-acre State Wildlife Area was named for a series of gently rolling sandy ridges crisscrossing the property. Sandhill Wildlife Area lies within the bed of ancient Glacial Lake Wisconsin, an expansive region of flat, marshy land interspersed with forests covering parts of seven counties in central Wisconsin. The property features low, sandy uplands of oak, aspen and jack pine forests, large marshes, and many flowages. A small herd of American bison, white-tailed deer, ruffed grouse, Canada geese, ducks, loons, bald eagles, sandhill cranes, shorebirds, songbirds, hawks, owls and furbearers find a great home here at Sandhill. You will find the land is a remote, quiet wildlife oasis amidst a bustling world dominated by people.”





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Cave of the Mounds
“Cave of the Mounds - National Natural Landmark provides an excellent introduction to caving in the midwest. This page is a great place to start to learn more about the science and history of our Cave, as well as discover neat general caving facts like nicknames given for various formations, meanings of spelunking, and safety tips!”   This cave was very cool in temperature and things to see!










Buckhorn State Park
“Buckhorn State Park, established in 1971, is a paradise for water recreationists, hunters, hikers, campers, and nature lovers. The park and two adjacent state wildlife areas cover 5,900-acres on a peninsula in the Castle Rock Flowage of the Wisconsin River and land along the Yellow River in Wisconsin's Central Sand Plains.”  A very nice area to explore.








Roche-A-Cri State Park
“Roche-A-Cri State Park, established in 1948, includes a 605-acre park area. Roche-A-Cri comes from French words meaning "crevice in the rock." The park has a 300-foot-high rock outcropping with Native American petroglyphs and pictographs. The park has 41 rustic campsites within a forest of large oaks and pines. Carter Creek in the park offers fishing opportunities. “  And if you want a real workout, take a hike up the stairs to an incredible view of the surrounding area.





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4 comments:

John/Jack said...

The turtles and purple flowers were my favorite.

TCB Photo Blog said...

Thanks John!

Anonymous said...

Love the leaves shot, poison ivy, huh? All sorts of wonderful photos. Good stuff.

Joellen

TCB Photo Blog said...

Thanks Jo!