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I look for interesting stories that are seldom discussed in other media. This web site is meant to show you the state through my eyes and camera lens --- the people, the land, the culture. I’m high on Wisconsin, and because of states like this, I am high on America and Americans. I’m going to have fun and learn a lot at the same time.
Ed Marek, editor
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The Source of the Wisconsin River, Lac Vieux Desert
If you have spent any time browsing this web site, you know I am a nut for rivers and streams. Living in Wausau, the Wisconsin River flows by just down the street a couple blocks. I have gone kayaking on this section. I have also visited Iowa’s and Wisconsin’s lookouts over where the Wisconsin River empties into the Mighty Mississippi. For this trip, in winter, I decided I wanted to go to Lac Vieux Desert in Vilas County up in the north woods to see the Wisconsin River’s source. January 23, 2012. Go to story.
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Frosty Hwy 29: what, an interesting ride on this boring road?
I have driven Hwy 29 in Wisconsin many times out of Wausau, both east to Green Bay and west to Minneapolis. I have only one thing to say about it ---- Boring! I was recently in Minneapolis and on December 21, 2011, rode home. Massive boredom. It was pretty cold, in the 20s I would say, and overcast with a spritz of sun every now and then. When I crossed into Clark County, I noticed a change. The trees, weeds and fields were covered with a very thin layer of frost. No longer boring! It was really beautiful. Dodging in and out of traffic, I tried to capture some of it and thought I would share the images. Even though I have a great camera, I’m not sure I do the beauty justice, but hey, if I have a chance to show Hwy 29 in a non-boring form, believe me I will! December 22, 2011. Go to photo portfolio.
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Strolling through Abbotsford, packed with businesses
First Street, downtown Abbotsford
I take Hwy 29 west out of Wausau quite a bit and always pass by the exit for Abbotsford. One day, in late May, I decided to exit and take a look around to see what’s there. I left Abbotsford thinking, “Wow, they have packed a lot of business, industry and transportation in a fairly small space in this town!” Indeed the town motto is, “A small city doing business in a big way.” December 10, 2011. Go to story.