The Tetons first received government protection in 1897 when Congress created the Teton Forest Reserve. In 1929, the central peaks of the Teton Range and a half dozen lakes at their base officially became Grand Teton National Park. In the mid-1930s John D. Rockefeller, Jr. bought 35,000 acres of property next to the park. In 1943 the Jackson Hole National Monument was created with a 221,000 acre tract of valley lands around the Snake River. By 1950 the original 1929 park was united with the 1943 Jackson Hole National Monument to create the present day 485 square mile park. The Tetons, rising abruptly from the floor of the Snake River Valley, are fault block mountains with their origin about 13 million years ago. Elk and pronghorn antelope make annual migrations through the park. Moose are seen around the Snake River wetlands and mountain lakes. Black bear and grizzlies roam the mountain slopes and wooded lake shores. The park has five campgrounds with 200 miles of trails to explore. The Colter Bay Visitor Center houses an Indian Arts Museum. Music copyright 2008 by Maury Smith. Slideshow and photographs copyright 2008, Creative Juice LLC.
The Southern Unit of the Kettle Moraine State Forest near Dousman, Wisconsin has more than 20,000 acres of glacial hills, kettles, lakes, pine woods and hardwood forests. A 115 mile scenic drive through the forest crosses six Wisconsin counties. Spend some precious quality time exploring the many lakes, beaches, trails, and historic cabins scattered throughout the forest. Some of the special geological and geographical features of the forest include the Greenbush Kettle, Dundee Kame, Parnell Esker, Spruce Lake Bog, and Scuppernong Prairie. The Scuppernong Trail is a premier example of the many scenic trails found throughout the forest. This video includes the Ottawa Lake campsites 300-350. Music downloaded from GarageBand.com. Slide show and photographs copyright 2008, Creative Juice LLC.
The Southern Unit of the Kettle Moraine State Forest near Dousman, Wisconsin has more than 20,000 acres of glacial hills, kettles, lakes, pine woods and hardwood forests. This video includes the Ottawa Lake campsites 351-398 and the accessible cabin. Music downloaded from GarageBand.com. Slide show and photographs copyright 2008, Creative Juice LLC.
The Southern Unit of the Kettle Moraine State Forest near Dousman, Wisconsin has more than 20,000 acres of glacial hills, kettles, lakes, pine woods and hardwood forests. A 115 mile scenic drive through the forest crosses six Wisconsin counties. Spend some precious quality time exploring the many lakes, beaches, trails, and historic cabins scattered throughout the forest. Special geological features include the Greenbush Kettle, Dundee Kame, Parnell Esker, Spruce Lake Bog, and Scuppernong Prairie. This video includes the Whitewater Lake east campground. Music downloaded from GarageBand.com. Slide show and photographs copyright 2008, Creative Juice LLC.
Mirror Lake was formed by the old mill dam on Dell Creek near Lake Delton in 1860. Dell Creek is within the non-glaciated, or what is known as the driftless area of Wisconsin. Sandstone was formed from river deposits into shallow seas about 500,000,000 years ago, during the Late Cambrian geologic period. The rock outcroppings of Mirror Lake’s gorges are formed from weathered sandstone. Over the last 10,000 years Dell Creek cut gorges into the thick, soft sandstone rock. This 2,050 acre park lies within three miles of Wisconsin Dells and draws more than 200,000 visitors a year. The park has many miles of trails for hiking, cross-country skiing, mountain biking and nature viewing. The no-wake lake is ideal for canoeing and kayaking. There are 151 family campsites in three campgrounds, seven walk-in group sites for tents only, an accessible cabin for people with disabilities and a unique rental cottage designed by Frank Lloyd Wright. This video includes the Bluewater Bay campground. Music copyright 2008 by Maury Smith. Slideshow and photographs copyright 2008, Creative Juice LLC.
There are 151 family campsites in three campgrounds, seven walk-in group sites for tents only, an accessible cabin for people with disabilities and a unique rental cottage designed by Frank Lloyd Wright. This video includes the Sandstone Ridge campground. Music copyright 2008 by Maury Smith. Slideshow and photographs copyright 2008, Creative Juice LLC.
Landscape architect, John Nolen, recommended in 1909 that this site be set aside for a park. Established in 1911, this 9,000+ acre park near Baraboo, WI draws over 1.2 million visitors a year. The 360 acre lake is spring fed giving fishermen, paddlers and swimmers a crystal clear water environment. The lake was formed by glacial activity during the last ice age. What was once the Wisconsin River is now a dramatic gorge cut off at the north and south ends by glacial debris. The quartzite rock formations of the park are over 1.5 billion years old and rise over 500 feet above the lake. The park takes its name from a mistranslation of the Ho-Chunk “Ta Wa-cun-chuk-dah, meaning “Sacred Lake”, “Holy Lake” or “Spirit Lake”. According to Ho-Chunk mythology the lake was the birthplace of the Buffalo Clan and is the site of the legendary battle between the water spirits and the thunderbirds. A number of effigy mounds are located throughout the park. This video includes the Quartzite Campground Sites 1-67. Music copyright 2008 by Maury Smith. Slideshow and photographs copyright 2008, Creative Juice LLC.
This video includes the Quartzite Campground Sites 68-100. Music copyright 2008 by Maury Smith. Slideshow and photographs copyright 2008, Creative Juice LLC.
