We have wandered across America’s Dairyland — from LaCrosse on the western border all the way to the coastline of Lake Michigan — and we have had a wonderful time. There is a lot to see in Wisconsin. Here is yet one more eclectic report from our travels.
Wisconsin Dells
The Dells is the place everyone feels they have to see when they visit Wisconsin, and we are no different. How can I describe the Dells? It is really two different experiences — beautiful and bizarre.
The “beautiful” Dells is an absolutely special stretch of the Wisconsin River that is famous for its unique sandstone formations. These dells or gorges are a result of glaciers receding at the end of the Ice Age. The famous duckboat rides are in the Lower Dells, but the real beauty is seen in the Upper Dells. I hope the photos in the slide show will show you how really spectacular this scenery is.
Wisconsin Dells
The Dells is the place everyone feels they have to see when they visit Wisconsin, and we are no different. How can I describe the Dells? It is really two different experiences — beautiful and bizarre.
The “beautiful” Dells is an absolutely special stretch of the Wisconsin River that is famous for its unique sandstone formations. These dells or gorges are a result of glaciers receding at the end of the Ice Age. The famous duckboat rides are in the Lower Dells, but the real beauty is seen in the Upper Dells. I hope the photos in the slide show will show you how really spectacular this scenery is.
The “bizarre” Dells is the commercial side of the area. This is a main drag of all sorts of motels and attractions. There is everything from a wedding chapel beside a mini-golf to a Trojan Horse to a frog with a swimming pool slide tongue! The only way to believe it is to see it. Check out the slide show and see for yourself.
Wisconsin’s Thumb
Door County is Wisconsin’s beautiful peninsula with the Green Bay on one side and Lake Michigan on the other. Along the bay side there are a number of lovely (but busy) vacation villages, each with its own busy harbor. The header is a lovely sunset on the harbor of the village of Ephraim on Green Bay. We stayed on the other side of the peninsula in Bailey’s Harbor and Kewaunee, both on Lake Michigan.
Door County is Wisconsin’s beautiful peninsula with the Green Bay on one side and Lake Michigan on the other. Along the bay side there are a number of lovely (but busy) vacation villages, each with its own busy harbor. The header is a lovely sunset on the harbor of the village of Ephraim on Green Bay. We stayed on the other side of the peninsula in Bailey’s Harbor and Kewaunee, both on Lake Michigan.
Linda Looking onto Lake Michigan at the Kewaunee Breakwater
The upper peninsula has a great Scandinavian influence, and there are many buildings which have Norse detailing. The goats in the photo below are on the roof of a restaurant where we enjoyed a nice meal. Sod roofs have been in Scandinavia for centuries, and the goats are used as lawnmowers.
We took a ferry across to Washington Island of the northern tip of the peninsula. While visiting a small museum, we came upon this magnificent catalpa tree in full bloom. Look at the blossom on the right; it almost has the look of an orchid. Now imagine an entire tree filled with these beautiful flowers.
Washington Island Museum with Welcoming Docent
 Catalpa Tree in Full Bloom |  Catalpa Blossom |
More Americana
I just cannot resist the stuff that makes our country great. So here are a two more classics that I just have to pass on to you. Of course, both photos were taken in the Dells.
The Ford Mustang is a motorcycle trailer. It actually opens up and holds stuff. There were three couples from Indiana on a motorcycle tour.
I just cannot resist the stuff that makes our country great. So here are a two more classics that I just have to pass on to you. Of course, both photos were taken in the Dells.
The Ford Mustang is a motorcycle trailer. It actually opens up and holds stuff. There were three couples from Indiana on a motorcycle tour.
The photo of the moose on the VW was taken at about 50 mph. Its greatness speaks for itself.
There will be lots more to report later. But I think a moose on a Volkswagen is a good place to stop for now.
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