Much laughter was heard from Deb and Noel when we went hunting for the fabled "Lone Tree Bluff Scenic overlook" in a local State Park. We followed the directions, and arrived in a parking lot, with this sign posted...
The laughter started when we tried to figure out what was so scenic. :) The picture below is a view from the parking lot of the overlook. We were used to Western U.S. version of scenic overlooks, where you pull over to the side of the road, and look down a mountainside so steep, it makes you dizzy. Overlooking a ploughed farmers field, after a 90 min. drive, made us both laugh hysterically. We weren't sure if this was Wisconsin's idea of a practical joke, or if they were serious.
I had heard there was someplace to hike, so I wandered around the sign, and saw a trail with steps in the bushes behind the sign. We hiked up 89 steps to a hilltop where their was a short interpretive trail. It taught about the glacial deposits that this hill was made from. Still, the veiw from the hill was less than spectacular. I'll bet it will be nice in fall, when the colors change. We will return then.
At the top of the steps, Noel impressed Sylvia with making little finger people with acorn hats and mud. The weather was perfect, and the area was secluded. Not too many people enjoying the scenic overlook this time of year. It will be a trip to remember though. It will always set the standard for Wisconsin scenic overlooks.
The laughter started when we tried to figure out what was so scenic. :) The picture below is a view from the parking lot of the overlook. We were used to Western U.S. version of scenic overlooks, where you pull over to the side of the road, and look down a mountainside so steep, it makes you dizzy. Overlooking a ploughed farmers field, after a 90 min. drive, made us both laugh hysterically. We weren't sure if this was Wisconsin's idea of a practical joke, or if they were serious.
I had heard there was someplace to hike, so I wandered around the sign, and saw a trail with steps in the bushes behind the sign. We hiked up 89 steps to a hilltop where their was a short interpretive trail. It taught about the glacial deposits that this hill was made from. Still, the veiw from the hill was less than spectacular. I'll bet it will be nice in fall, when the colors change. We will return then.
At the top of the steps, Noel impressed Sylvia with making little finger people with acorn hats and mud. The weather was perfect, and the area was secluded. Not too many people enjoying the scenic overlook this time of year. It will be a trip to remember though. It will always set the standard for Wisconsin scenic overlooks.
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Oh my, Deb! You've got me chuckling tonight! I love your stories... and the pics are just so sweet. Those Hinkypunks are fun in action!
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