Autumn at Parfrey's Glen

 

Wisconsin gets limited days of glorious weather days, but we had one this past week during which we took full advantage.  First, there was a ferry ride across the Wisconsin River to get to our destination.

Even though it was a weekday, the local kids had no school on Friday, so the small parking lot was full of families who had the same idea.  Fortunately, one car was leaving and left us a spot. We were quickly on the trail.

While we still have peak color at home, many of the leaves have already fallen at Parfrey’s Glen, which has its one special microclimate, where supporting plants and animals are usually found only in northern Wisconsin.

The trail follows a small stream. Storms have wiped out much of the original boardwalk, so the last half if the trail requires a bit of rock hopping through the stream. 

Eventually, the sandstone cliffs close into a narrow ravine.

At the end, there’s a small waterfall and pool.

After returning to the truck, we continued our date night with pizza and beer at Tumbled Rocks Brewery in Baraboo. While the beer and food were good, the pour was a short one and in a 12 ounce glass. Shrinkification does not encourage repeat business!

 

Finally, we followed the former president's recommendation for early voting.  Unfortunately, for him, he did not benefit from our early vote. There's a wolf at America's door of democracy.

 

It encourages me that some Republicans are taking notice, but will it be enough?