Rural Stories. Outdoor Places.
And Small Moments from Wisconsin.
Usually, the woods are quiet. But last week, while I was out turkey hunting, I managed to do the impossible: I caught an Oak tree completely off guard. I’m not sure what it was expecting to see on a Wednesday … Continued
Experience a real Wisconsin spring thunderstorm from my front porch at Otter Creek—rolling thunder, lightning over pine trees, and steady rain for natural white noise.
A crescent moon and Venus lined up over Otter Creek at sunset. A simple look at a quiet conjunction from the backyard after chores.
A ruffed grouse walks within arm’s reach during a quiet sit in the Wisconsin woods. A rare, close encounter captured on video.
Fresh air, quiet woods, and the unmistakable sign of a heavy buck. Following a rub line reveals the hidden story of a whitetail’s territory.
Visit the exact center of the Northwest Hemisphere! Discover the 45°N – 90°W Geographic Marker in Marathon County, Wisconsin—the most accessible 45-90 point on Earth.