Posted in National Parks on Jan 18th, 2009 No Comments »
The Tetons first received government protection in 1897 when Congress created the Teton Forest Reserve out of land not included in Yellowstone National Park. In 1929, the central peaks of the Teton Range and a half dozen lakes at their base officially became Grand Teton National Park. In the mid-1930s John D. Rockefeller, Jr. bought 35,000 acres of property next to the park. In 1943 the Jackson Hole National Monument was created with a 221,000 acre tract of valley lands around the Snake River. By 1950 the original 1929 park was united with the 1943 Jackson Hole National Monument to create the present day 485 square mile park. The Tetons, rising abruptly from the floor of the Snake River Valley, are fault block mountains with their origin about 13 million years ago. Elk and pronghorn antelope make annual migrations through the park. Moose are seen around the Snake River wetlands and mountain lakes. Black bear and grizzlies roam the mountain slopes and wooded lake shores. The park has five campgrounds with 200 miles of trails to explore. The Colter Bay Visitor Center houses an Indian Arts Museum. Music copyright 2008 by Maury Smith. Slideshow and photographs copyright 2008, Creative Juice LLC.
Grand Tetons National Park, Signal Mountain Campground.
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Grand Tetons National Park preview.
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Posted in National Parks on Jan 17th, 2009 No Comments »
With over 700 miles of trails, Glacier is a hiker’s paradise for adventurous visitors seeking wilderness and solitude. This entire area holds great spiritual importance to the Blackfeet, Salish, and Kootenai people. The Blackfeet Indians controlled the vast prairies east of the mountains. The Salish and Kootenai Indians lived and hunted in the western valleys. In 1806, the Lewis and Clark Expedition came within 50 miles of the area that is now the park. George Bird Grinnell was an early explorer to this part of Montana and spent many years working to get the park established. The area was made a Forest Preserve in 1900. President Taft, in 1910, signed the bill establishing Glacier as the country’s 10th national park. The final section of the Going-to-the-Sun Road, over Logan Pass, was completed in 1932 after 11 years of work. The road, a National Historic Landmark, is one of the most scenic roads in North America. Miles of hiking trails follow routes first used by trappers in the early 1800’s. Several hotels and chalets, built by the Great Northern Railway in the early 1900’s, offer lodging for summer guests to the park. Music by Maury Smith, copyright 2008. Slideshow and photographs copyright 2008 by Creative Juice LLC.
Glacier National Park, Many Glacier Campground.
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Glacier National Park, Rising Sun Campground.
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Glacier National Park preview.
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Posted in State Parks on Jan 16th, 2009 No Comments »
Pike Lake was formed around the last ice age, about 12,000 years ago, when a large ice block melted at the edge of the glacier. When the ice block melted, a very large kettle hole was formed near the terminal moraine. It gradually filled with water to create the 446 acre spring fed Pike Lake. Pike Lake is known for its excellent walleye pike fishing, but other species are present to offer a variety of angling experiences. Hikers can explore a segment of the Ice Age Trail, the National Scenic Trail that is located entirely within Wisconsin. The campground has 32 units with flush toilets and showers. Music by Malignant Choir and Maury Smith, copyright 2008. Slideshow and photographs copyright 2008 by Creative Juice LLC.
Pike Lake State Park Campground.
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Pike Lake State Park Campground preview.
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Posted in State Parks on Jan 15th, 2009 No Comments »
Wyalusing State Park sits on bluffs 500 feet above the confluence of the Wisconsin and Mississippi Rivers. Within the park’s 2,628 acres you will find hardwood forests, bluffs, springs, waterfalls, and spectacular vistas. You can see ancient Native American effigy mounds and imagine what the French explorers Marquette and Joliet thought about them as they became the first Europeans to set foot here in 1673. There are more than 23 miles of trails for hiking, biking and skiing. More than 100 bird species, including bald eagles, hawks, owls, and various waterfowl, can be observed during the spring and fall migrations. There are 109 family campsites, group tent campsites for 130 and a lodge/dormitory complex for 108 people. Nearby is the Villa Louis Victorian mansion. Across the river is the Effigy Mounds National Monument where you can observe 205 mounds considered as ceremonial and sacred sites by American Indian tribes. Music copyright 2008 by Maury Smith. Slideshow and photographs copyright 2008 by Creative Juice LLC.
Wyalusing State Park, Homestead Campground.
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Wyalusing State Park, Wisconsin Ridge Campground.
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Wyalusing State Park, Group Campgrounds.
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Wyalusing State Park, Campground preview.
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Posted in State Parks on Jan 14th, 2009 No Comments »
Lake Kegonsa State Park, established in 1962, is a 342 acre park on the shores of a 3,200 acre lake. The lake has excellent fishing for northern pike and panfish. The lake was formed from glacial debris that dammed parts of what is believed to be an old river valley called the “Ancient Wisconsin River”. About 12,000 years ago the 4-Lakes of the Madison Area were formed: Lakes Mendota, Monona, Waubesa, and Kegonsa. Lake Kegonsa, from the Ho-Chunk word meaning “Lakes of Many Fishes”, was referred to by early settlers as “First Lake”. A hiking trail near the family campground leads to a few effigy mounds built by Woodland Indians. There are 80 family campsites, three group campsites, two picnic shelters, fishing pier, boat launch, swimming beach, and a pet swim area. Music copyright 2008 by Maury Smith. Slideshow and photographs copyright 2008 by Creative Juice LLC.
Lake Kegonsa State Park, Family Campground.
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Lake Kegonsa State Park, Group Campground.
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Lake Kegonsa State Park, Campground preview.
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Posted in State Parks on Jan 13th, 2009 No Comments »
This island park near Cornell, WI is at the confluence of the Chippewa and Fisher rivers in northwest Wisconsin. It’s just a short 30 minute drive from Chippewa Falls. The river area has many backwaters for paddling adventures. A trail head for the Ice Age National Scenic Trail is across the river. The Old Abe bicycle trail begins at the park, travels down river and ends 20 miles away at Lake Wissota State Park. The park has an additional 8 miles of hiking trails and 5 miles of cross country ski trails. Many of the 69 campsites have views of the water. 24 campsites have electricity and are clustered near the showers. The Civilian Conservation Corps built the log shelter in 1938 and the park was dedicated in 1940. Music copyright 2008 by Maury Smith. Slideshow and photographs copyright 2008 by Creative Juice LLC.
Brunet Island State Park, South Campground.
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Brunet Island State Park, North Campground.
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Brunet Island State Park, Campground preview.
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