Wyalusing State Park Camping - 2014

Glenn Lake boat landing is along the Mississippi River, not far below the confluence with the Wisconsin River. Today it was slightly higher than normal. The kid didn't mind as she loves to get in the water. She captured a few small snails, and tried to catch a few tiny minnows. As expected, she managed to get her clothing wet. I think we'll come back here soon and canoe the back channels. It looks like a great place to explore.

Wyalusing State Park Camping - 2014

We set up camp in Wyalusing State park. We were situated at the end of a cul-de-sac at the end of a high, forested ridge. It's meant as a group site, but for us it made for a perfectly private spot. Not only did we have no nearby campers, we also had around a dozen picnic tables! WOO HOO! It was a really relaxing evening of playing with the kid, roasting marshmallows over a fire, and playing games in the tent. We love to camp, and while this isn't as "primitive" as I once enjoyed, it's still pretty awesome to be able to easily camp with the family.

Wyalusing State Park Camping - 2014

We set up camp in Wyalusing State park. We were situated at the end of a cul-de-sac at the end of a high, forested ridge. It's meant as a group site, but for us it made for a perfectly private spot. Not only did we have no nearby campers, we also had around a dozen picnic tables! WOO HOO! It was a really relaxing evening of playing with the kid, roasting marshmallows over a fire, and playing games in the tent. We love to camp, and while this isn't as "primitive" as I once enjoyed, it's still pretty awesome to be able to easily camp with the family.

Wyalusing State Park Camping - 2014

We set up camp in Wyalusing State park. We were situated at the end of a cul-de-sac at the end of a high, forested ridge. It's meant as a group site, but for us it made for a perfectly private spot. Not only did we have no nearby campers, we also had around a dozen picnic tables! WOO HOO! It was a really relaxing evening of playing with the kid, roasting marshmallows over a fire, and playing games in the tent. We love to camp, and while this isn't as "primitive" as I once enjoyed, it's still pretty awesome to be able to easily camp with the family.

Wyalusing State Park Camping - 2014

We set up camp in Wyalusing State park. We were situated at the end of a cul-de-sac at the end of a high, forested ridge. It's meant as a group site, but for us it made for a perfectly private spot. Not only did we have no nearby campers, we also had around a dozen picnic tables! WOO HOO! It was a really relaxing evening of playing with the kid, roasting marshmallows over a fire, and playing games in the tent. We love to camp, and while this isn't as "primitive" as I once enjoyed, it's still pretty awesome to be able to easily camp with the family.

Wyalusing State Park Camping - 2014

We set up camp in Wyalusing State park. We were situated at the end of a cul-de-sac at the end of a high, forested ridge. It's meant as a group site, but for us it made for a perfectly private spot. Not only did we have no nearby campers, we also had around a dozen picnic tables! WOO HOO! It was a really relaxing evening of playing with the kid, roasting marshmallows over a fire, and playing games in the tent. We love to camp, and while this isn't as "primitive" as I once enjoyed, it's still pretty awesome to be able to easily camp with the family.

Prairie Du Chien Memorial Hospital

So, after stepping in a hole, twisting my ankle, and falling on my rump, I woke up a very painfully swollen ankle. At first I'd hoped to "walk it off." Teri drove me to Prairie du Chien hoping to find a pharmacy. I was just going to get some ankle wraps, and maybe some Advil or something. By chance we found the Memorial Hospital. After a little internal debate I decided to check in and let them check out my injury. No broken bones, but I have one helluva ligament tear. They gave me crutches, a compression wrap, and a refillable ice pack, along with stern instructions to "R.I.C.E." That means Rest, Ice, Compression, Elevate...

Wyalusing State Park Camping - 2014

After returning to camp my two nurses applied ice to my ankle and insisted I rest in the hammock. It wasn't a terrible way to pass a little time. While we hung around camp Teri & decided we'd leave at the end of the day. The weather report was calling for late night storms followed by a stormy Sunday. Since she'd have to do a lot of the packing, we thought it best to head back before everything became soaked.

Wyalusing State Park Camping - 2014

Being that I can "rest & elevate" my ankle anywhere, we headed over to the playground. At first Freja was the only kid there, and she was content to entertain herself while Teri knitted in peace. Eventually they had a fast paced game of hide and seek. Again, it wasn't a bad way to spend some time together.

Wyalusing State Park Camping - 2014

Glenn Lake boat landing is along the Mississippi River, not far below the confluence with the Wisconsin River. Today it was slightly higher than normal. The kid didn't mind as she loves to get in the water. She captured a few small snails, and tried to catch a few tiny minnows. As expected, she managed to get her clothing wet. I think we'll come back here soon and canoe the back channels. It looks like a great place to explore.

Wyalusing State Park Camping - 2014

We set up camp in Wyalusing State park. We were situated at the end of a cul-de-sac at the end of a high, forested ridge. It's meant as a group site, but for us it made for a perfectly private spot. Not only did we have no nearby campers, we also had around a dozen picnic tables! WOO HOO! It was a really relaxing evening of playing with the kid, roasting marshmallows over a fire, and playing games in the tent. We love to camp, and while this isn't as "primitive" as I once enjoyed, it's still pretty awesome to be able to easily camp with the family.

Wyalusing State Park Camping - 2014

We set up camp in Wyalusing State park. We were situated at the end of a cul-de-sac at the end of a high, forested ridge. It's meant as a group site, but for us it made for a perfectly private spot. Not only did we have no nearby campers, we also had around a dozen picnic tables! WOO HOO! It was a really relaxing evening of playing with the kid, roasting marshmallows over a fire, and playing games in the tent. We love to camp, and while this isn't as "primitive" as I once enjoyed, it's still pretty awesome to be able to easily camp with the family.

Wyalusing State Park Camping - 2014

We set up camp in Wyalusing State park. We were situated at the end of a cul-de-sac at the end of a high, forested ridge. It's meant as a group site, but for us it made for a perfectly private spot. Not only did we have no nearby campers, we also had around a dozen picnic tables! WOO HOO! It was a really relaxing evening of playing with the kid, roasting marshmallows over a fire, and playing games in the tent. We love to camp, and while this isn't as "primitive" as I once enjoyed, it's still pretty awesome to be able to easily camp with the family.

Wyalusing State Park Camping - 2014

We set up camp in Wyalusing State park. We were situated at the end of a cul-de-sac at the end of a high, forested ridge. It's meant as a group site, but for us it made for a perfectly private spot. Not only did we have no nearby campers, we also had around a dozen picnic tables! WOO HOO! It was a really relaxing evening of playing with the kid, roasting marshmallows over a fire, and playing games in the tent. We love to camp, and while this isn't as "primitive" as I once enjoyed, it's still pretty awesome to be able to easily camp with the family.

Wyalusing State Park Camping - 2014

Late at night I walked to Signal Point in order to take a nightscape shot. I'd set up my camera, and did a quick test series of shots just to make sure everything was working. Before I could even really begin, I tripped over a large rock that sits in the center of the overlook. It hurt bad enough I decided to head back to camp. On the way back I stepped in a hole, twisted my ankle, and fell on my rear. It was a very long, long walk back to camp... So glad I didn't fall off a cliff. All I got were a few test shots of the confluence of the Wisconsin and Mississippi Rivers, with Prairie du Chien across from where I was perched.

Prairie Du Chien Memorial Hospital

So, after stepping in a hole, twisting my ankle, and falling on my rump, I woke up a very painfully swollen ankle. At first I'd hoped to "walk it off." Teri drove me to Prairie du Chien hoping to find a pharmacy. I was just going to get some ankle wraps, and maybe some Advil or something. By chance we found the Memorial Hospital. After a little internal debate I decided to check in and let them check out my injury. No broken bones, but I have one helluva ligament tear. They gave me crutches, a compression wrap, and a refillable ice pack, along with stern instructions to "R.I.C.E." That means Rest, Ice, Compression, Elevate...

Wyalusing State Park Camping - 2014

After returning to camp my two nurses applied ice to my ankle and insisted I rest in the hammock. It wasn't a terrible way to pass a little time. While we hung around camp Teri & decided we'd leave at the end of the day. The weather report was calling for late night storms followed by a stormy Sunday. Since she'd have to do a lot of the packing, we thought it best to head back before everything became soaked.

Wyalusing State Park Camping - 2014

We set up camp in Wyalusing State park. We were situated at the end of a cul-de-sac at the end of a high, forested ridge. It's meant as a group site, but for us it made for a perfectly private spot. Not only did we have no nearby campers, we also had around a dozen picnic tables! WOO HOO! It was a really relaxing evening of playing with the kid, roasting marshmallows over a fire, and playing games in the tent. We love to camp, and while this isn't as "primitive" as I once enjoyed, it's still pretty awesome to be able to easily camp with the family.

Wyalusing State Park Camping - 2014

We set up camp in Wyalusing State park. We were situated at the end of a cul-de-sac at the end of a high, forested ridge. It's meant as a group site, but for us it made for a perfectly private spot. Not only did we have no nearby campers, we also had around a dozen picnic tables! WOO HOO! It was a really relaxing evening of playing with the kid, roasting marshmallows over a fire, and playing games in the tent. We love to camp, and while this isn't as "primitive" as I once enjoyed, it's still pretty awesome to be able to easily camp with the family.

Wyalusing State Park Camping - 2014

We set up camp in Wyalusing State park. We were situated at the end of a cul-de-sac at the end of a high, forested ridge. It's meant as a group site, but for us it made for a perfectly private spot. Not only did we have no nearby campers, we also had around a dozen picnic tables! WOO HOO! It was a really relaxing evening of playing with the kid, roasting marshmallows over a fire, and playing games in the tent. We love to camp, and while this isn't as "primitive" as I once enjoyed, it's still pretty awesome to be able to easily camp with the family.

Wyalusing State Park Camping - 2014

We set up camp in Wyalusing State park. We were situated at the end of a cul-de-sac at the end of a high, forested ridge. It's meant as a group site, but for us it made for a perfectly private spot. Not only did we have no nearby campers, we also had around a dozen picnic tables! WOO HOO! It was a really relaxing evening of playing with the kid, roasting marshmallows over a fire, and playing games in the tent. We love to camp, and while this isn't as "primitive" as I once enjoyed, it's still pretty awesome to be able to easily camp with the family.

Wyalusing State Park Camping - 2014

We set up camp in Wyalusing State park. We were situated at the end of a cul-de-sac at the end of a high, forested ridge. It's meant as a group site, but for us it made for a perfectly private spot. Not only did we have no nearby campers, we also had around a dozen picnic tables! WOO HOO! It was a really relaxing evening of playing with the kid, roasting marshmallows over a fire, and playing games in the tent. We love to camp, and while this isn't as "primitive" as I once enjoyed, it's still pretty awesome to be able to easily camp with the family.

Prairie Du Chien Memorial Hospital

So, after stepping in a hole, twisting my ankle, and falling on my rump, I woke up with a very painfully swollen ankle. At first I'd hoped to "walk it off." Teri drove me to Prairie du Chien hoping to find a pharmacy. I was just going to get some ankle wraps, and maybe some Advil or something. By chance we found the Memorial Hospital. After a little internal debate I decided to check in and let them check out my injury. No broken bones, but I have one helluva ligament tear. They gave me crutches, a compression wrap, and a refillable ice pack, along with stern instructions to "R.I.C.E." That means Rest, Ice, Compression, Elevate...

Prairie Du Chien Memorial Hospital

So, after stepping in a hole, twisting my ankle, and falling on my rump, I woke up a very painfully swollen ankle. At first I'd hoped to "walk it off." Teri drove me to Prairie du Chien hoping to find a pharmacy. I was just going to get some ankle wraps, and maybe some Advil or something. By chance we found the Memorial Hospital. After a little internal debate I decided to check in and let them check out my injury. No broken bones, but I have one helluva ligament tear. They gave me crutches, a compression wrap, and a refillable ice pack, along with stern instructions to "R.I.C.E." That means Rest, Ice, Compression, Elevate...

Wyalusing State Park Camping - 2014

After returning to camp my two nurses applied ice to my ankle and insisted I rest in the hammock. It wasn't a terrible way to pass a little time. While we hung around camp Teri & decided we'd leave at the end of the day. The weather report was calling for late night storms followed by a stormy Sunday. Since she'd have to do a lot of the packing, we thought it best to head back before everything became soaked.