Exploring the Northwoods
Welcome to my neck of the woods.
My name is Kristen. I live in the part of Wisconsin that a lot of people refer to as “up north”. It’s where you’ll find tall pines, quiet lakes, and longing loon calls. A place also called, the Northwoods.
I hope my blog inspires you to travel locally and to get outdoors. A few of the main topics you’ll find on here are Wisconsin travel destinations, snippets about my life, and lots of photography!
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Adventures
A Solo Hike in the Northwoods
I got the urge to go exploring the other day so I packed up my things and started driving. I ended up at this little lake in northern Wisconsin which I've been to a few times before. It's one of my go-to places because it's usually quiet and there's nobody ever there....
Finding Swans at Spring Creek State Wildlife Area
Earlier this spring when I was researching good spots to go birdwatching, I came across Spring Creek State Wildlife Area. The WI DNR website states that trumpeter swans are common inhabitants of this 1,000-acre property so I just had to go check it out myself! It was...
My Upper Midwest Gardening Plans
There are two spots that I’m focusing on this year – the front flower gardens and the raised vegetable bed in the backyard. I’m so excited to be partnering with RISE (Responsible Industry for a Sound Environment) for the second year in a row to help bring these projects to life!
An Early Morning Paddle
I've been checking the weather nearly every day, waiting for the right conditions to head out in the canoe for the first time this year. Yesterday morning was it. Full sun, no wind, ice-free, and the loons had returned... There was no way anything was stopping me. So...
April’s Full Pink Moon
The frost-covered grass crunched under my boots as I walked out towards the field. I had my tripod slung over one shoulder, my backpack on, my camera in one hand, and my coffee in the other. I was on an early morning mission to capture April's full pink moon and it...
Making Maple Syrup: Part 2
Read Part 1 here!Over the last few weeks, Sean and I have been hard at work making maple syrup from scratch. The process started in late March and ended in mid-April. Every other day, we would head into the woods to check on the maple trees that we had tapped. When...
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