Winter is finally over and it’s time to get active again! With state parks and natural areas featuring hundreds of hiking trails and bike paths, Wisconsin is a great place to explore the outdoors. However, without the limitations of a trail, there is so much more to discover. Leaving the trails behind can lead you … Continue reading 3 Ways to Get Active in Wisconsin This Summer
This weekend my boyfriend, Bryce, and I are going Up North. My family's cabin is in one of the towns just north of Minocqua, WI, so we will be doing plenty out on the lake. Unfortunately, it's getting cold early this year, so we probably won't be doing much swimming. Kayaking is one of my … Continue reading Traveling the Northwoods
On Friday Bryce and I decided to go to Pizza Amorè on Main Street in La Crosse, Wisconsin. We weren't sure what to expect from the restaurant since pizza places are usually pretty casual, but I knew it was a Kate's on State restaurant, which is a nicer place. When we walked in, we were … Continue reading Eating at Kate’s Pizza Amorè in La Crosse
If you follow my YouTube channel, you know that I hate the Wisconsin DNR website. A lot of the hiking areas on the site don't have maps or information about what kinds of plants and animals are in the state parks. They did a little bit better with Roche-A-Cri State Park in Friendship, Wisconsin. There's even … Continue reading Hiking Roche-A-Cri State Park
Devil's Lake State Park is one of the most popular state parks in Wisconsin. It's known for the beautiful pink quartzite bluffs that overlook the lake as well as all the activities the park has to offer. Camping and swimming are some of the most popular activities. The park also has 29 miles of hiking … Continue reading Hiking Devil’s Lake
If you subscribe to my YouTube channel or follow me on Instagram, you know that I do day hikes because I'm not a fan of sleeping on the ground and not properly showering or washing my hands. Hand sanitizer is great for a little while, but I like to end my day with actual soap … Continue reading #FashionFriday: What I wear for a summer day hike
This past weekend I went diving with a guy whose only diving experience was in the tropics. He began diving when he was kid and was a very good dive buddy, but we both learned a lot about the differences between diving in warm ocean waters and diving in Midwestern lakes. The first thing I … Continue reading How to help a tropical diver through their first lake experience
