Monday, December 14, 2009

Wisconsin style Beach Party!



Yesterday I got the urge to check a few more parks off the list.  Is there a better way to spend a 30 degree day in Wisconsin than a BEACH PARTY?  I visited Fischer Creek State Recreation Area, Kohler-Andrae State Park (formerly Terry Andrae SP), and Harrington State Park.  All three are on the shore of Lake Michigan.



I was accompanied by my friend and co-worker Tera.  I bet she regrets the decision to come along! (just kidding!)  It was fun, but cold!  All three of these parks would be great for swimming in the summer.  Kohler-Andrae and Harrington offer large amounts of hiking trails.  Harrington was waaaay larger than I thought it would be, with camping areas, ski trails, a beach area, and a year-round park ranger.

Enjoy some pics!

This "conservation area" was recently bought by the state and is now a "state recreation area", but the old sign still remains.  I bet due to budget cutbacks. 

Catching some rays on the beach!



Almost got a bath trying to get this shot of neat ice build-up on the waters edge.



Miles of sandy beach and huge sand dunes!

Tera taking a break...

Only took the one picture at Harrington SP. 

It was getting late and we were cold and getting tired.  Harrington SP ended up being a "drive through", but I think that this one might get a second visit.  This park is very large, with an observatory (steel shed with a sign that said "observatory"), tons of camping, and lots of trails.

Three more off the list!

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