We get to enjoy a Full Moon on the Summer Solstice this year on June 20. A Solstice Full Moon is a relatively rare event happening about once every 19 years. The exact moment of the solstice is 5:34 pm. That’s when Earth’s axis is tilted exactly towards the Sun. ...
More Driftless for less dollars. So says our promotion, which offers visitors many of our most popular activities and attractions at discounted prices through June 15. An observant reader pointed out that it should read “fewer dollars” or “less money.” As an English...
Time to get my boat in the water. Driftless Wisconsin may be best known for its soaring bluffs and plunging valleys, yet it’s the tranquil rivers and streams that tame this rugged land; and offer its most popular recreation; boating and fishing. Boating, canoeing,...
The warm nights ahead are a great time to get to know the night sky. There are plenty of stargazers in the Lower Wisconsin Valley and beyond who keep telescopes and would be happy to share a look with you. If you have been meaning to explore our starry skies, this...
Spring has arrived in Driftless Wisconsin. Yes, the calendar has turned to April, but nature shows little obligation to schedules. We have seen winter sneak into April before. So we look for signs. Out for my walk up the hill, I found sufficient evidence of spring’s...
When it comes to stargazing, two eyes are better than one. If we imagine an astronomer, we probably picture a person looking into a thin tube mounted on a tripod. My experience is that many telescopes go unused because they are complicated to set up, difficult to...
