Pale purple iris at entrance to HarborMarket

Explore Southern Wisconsin’s Beautiful HarborMarket | Lake Michigan Shore

Market season is something to anticipate in the Great Lakes region!  Are you looking for a vibrant farmer’s market with fresh, seasonal produce, sweet treats, arts and crafts, fresh artisan breads and cheeses, live music, all with the backdrop of one of our beautiful Great Lakes? HarborMarket, in Kenosha Wisconsin, is the place to be along…

Paddle Wisconsin’s Beautiful Lulu Lake | Discover Conservative Native Plants

One of my favorite summer paddles in southeastern Wisconsin is Lulu Lake.  Located in Walworth County, Lulu Lake State Natural Area was designated a State natural area in 1977.  The Lulu Lake State Natural Area is jointly managed by the Nature Conservancy and Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources. Note: This post may contain affiliate links. …

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Bike the Beautiful Glacial Drumlin State Trail | Explore Wisconsin’s Landscapes

Wisconsin is home to serene, rolling hills, remnant prairies, sparkling lakes, cathedral pines, and rugged terrain. Sculpted in part by the receding glaciers of the last Ice Age, the state is home to diverse and unique landscapes. Wisconsin is home to several picturesque rail trails constructed from abandoned railroad corridors. One of my favorite rail…

Lake Michigan’s Hidden Treasures: Southern Wisconsin’s Best Beaches

Do you love to comb the beach in search of unique treasures?  Are you looking for great beaches along the southern Lake Michigan shore for the best finds?  From marbles to pottery, unique rocks, fossils, and other treasures, the southern Lake Michigan shore is home to beautiful beaches full of unique finds.  In this post I’ll…

Kettle Moraine State Forest | 3 Beautiful Spring Wildflower Hikes

As the winter transitions to spring, new life emerges.  Birds begin to nest, trees and shrubs begin to bud, and my personal favorite – native spring wildflowers begin to emerge. Spring ephemerals appear in early spring before the leaf canopy has filled out. They are here for us to enjoy only for a few short weeks…