I took a two-hour summer vacation yesterday, thanks to my kayaking friend Laura, and it was delightful. Kayaking on the Fox River has been on my summer to-try list for some time now, so I was really excited when Laura invited me to give it a whirl with her. She's a good and patient teacher [...]
Sometimes, when rivers run low and slow, you can get a closer look at the history they hide. I thought about that yesterday as I took a late afternoon walk along the Fox River. I love that old river because it's such an excellent testament to both the history and innovation of the cities it [...]
My daughter and I enjoyed a thrilling spectacle during a recent walk along the river. We saw a bald eagle swoop down, capture its prey and pause regally mid-river as rapids swirled around. Meanwhile, the eagle's partner waited in a nearby tree and a third eagle lounged in a giant nest on the other side [...]
The real magic in any river town happens smack in the fascinating intersection of history and progress. A paradoxical paradise, the river view changes with the current, and lasts a thousand years. I thought about this earlier this week as I enjoyed a paddle boat ride through my river town, Appleton, Wisconsin. Thanks to the [...]
We found beauty on both sides of the river path during an excellent Sunday walk yesterday, so we breathed in some good clean air and thought, once again, how lucky we are to be living here. We chatted about what a good sign of health it was to see pelicans return to the Fox River, [...]