I’ve always loved this time of year. Autumn is such a special time. The changing leaves, the smells and the crisp, cool air[…]

On several recent hikes I’ve been pleasantly surprised by the number of Monarch Butterflies that I’ve come across. Not only have I enjoyed[…]

Recently I took a day hike in Whitewater State Park in southeastern Minnesota. This is a scenic and very unique geological area in[…]

With the advent of spring the wildflowers in southeast Minnesota have been in full bloom. I’ve been hiking in various locations in the[…]

As I’m writing this we’re getting pounded by a blizzard here in southeast Minnesota. It’s hard to believe that just two days ago[…]

Recently my brother and I spent a day hiking at Forestville/Mystery Cave State Park in southeast Minnesota. As has been the case nearly[…]

It’s been a strange winter here in Minnesota. The ground should be covered with snow but it has been mostly bare since before[…]