A Dry(?) Weekend at the Park
It has rained from Omaha to Milwaukee for the entire week. Wisconsin is flooded in many parts, and the interstate I was planning on taking home is closed in parts. I’ve been stuck in the room all week, and my poor dog hasn’t been able to go on walks or to the park. He’s showing signs of bad behavior, so I needed to get us both out exploring. We decided to try Kettle Moraine North State Park this time. We had tried the South the past few weekends, and beside being a magnet for thunderstorms and tornadic activity, is a pretty nice area. I have been searching for a hiking trail with amazing scenery. Kettle Moraine South is beautiful, but not striking. I love the woods, streams, hills and flowers, but it’s not a Grand Teton. ...
Kettle Moraine State Park, Wisconsin
I’ve been in Wisconsin for aboot a month, and I think I know which geographic area that it resembles. Mostly flat areas with occassional hills. Calm cool streams flowing through tall grass prairies, surrounded by densely wooded areas. It isn’t like anything in the United States, but then it hit me. It bears a striking resemblence to Southern Germany… which is probably why the area was populated by Germans beginning 150 years ago. I’ve been exploring the area now that it’s just the mighty squirrel hunter and me. We spent a day driving down by the lakefront, and the next day hiking at Kettle Moraine State Park. Kettle Moraine State Park was formed by a receding glacier. In its place is left rolling hills, streams, prairies...
Adjusting in Wisconsin
I’ve been a resident of the state of Wisconsin for 10 days now and I’ve noticed a few interesting differences: There seems to be an oversupply of change machines in this area. You remember those machines that would spit out your change somewhat impersonally? And yet the cashier is still required to hand you the bills. It’s more interesting considering Milwaukee was one of the first areas to install ATM’s (or Take Your Money Everywhere (TYME) machines up here). It is cold up here. May in Omaha is absolutely beautiful, competing with September for the best month of the year. May in Milwaukee is just cold. Everything in Milwaukee comes with cheese on it. I’m certain that strict vegans eat their food topped with cheese...