Wisconsin – Eskildoodle Photos and Feelings

Hoofin’ It

Vehicles like the one above are frequently seen in southern Wisconsin, driven by the Amish living life as they choose. I was left in wonder, that with all the pressures of the modern world, they continue to live comfortably within their own traditions. #amish #wisconsin #carriage #horsedrawn

Baraboo and a Circus View

While few may have heard of Baraboo, Wisconsin, many have heard of the Ringling Brothers Circus which gave their first performance there and made it their winter headquarters from 1886 through 1918. It’s a beautiful location along the Baraboo River, but seems quite a chilly place to have kept their exotic animals and handlers. However,Continue reading “Baraboo and a Circus View”

Fall Is in the Air

Unusually high temperatures in Wisconsin have given way to more seasonal weather after a cold front passed through that dropped some rain and chilled the air. Now the temperatures are falling like the leaf that was serendipitously captured in this photo of Devil’s Lake. #fall #autumleaf #wisconsin #cold #devilslake

Ripples in Time

Long before animals or plants roved or grew on land, gentle wavelets in a shallow sea rippled the sands along the shore. Over the eons heat and pressure turned the sands to stone, then fused it into quartzite. Those rocky remnants of that distant past still bear the ripples that were patterned so long ago.Continue reading “Ripples in Time”

Overdressed

Someone seems to have taken pity on this lamp post as it shivered in the autumn chill, and provided it with a nice, warm cover for its bean-pole torso. However, the daytime temperatures were over 80 degrees while we were there, and frankly, it looked a bit overdressed. #lamppost #crochet #tworivers #wisconsin #autumn #overdressed

Deer Me Again and Again

This photo was taken through the window of our car as we passed by this doe while we were on vacation in Wisconsin. We saw many deer, some with developing antlers, several small fawns with spots, and of course this doe. While pretty to look at, they seemed to have trouble determining which side ofContinue reading “Deer Me Again and Again”

Sleepy County Road

Wake me when we get there.

Collection of Curious Creatures

At the Wisconsin State Fair we saw an interesting array of animals. Some were big and beautiful, some small and sweet, some brown and very cute, and some…whatever.

The Great Outdoors

After three days in the car, we arrived in the great north woods to enjoy the natural surrounding, the wildlife, and above all cheese curds. We don’t know if the raccoons will provide evening entertainment, but the trash is already out by the street. Of course, none of our group will be attempting the ‘OldContinue reading “The Great Outdoors”