Art Marathon - Day 24

If this were an art hike of the Appalachian Trail, rather than an Art Marathon, I would've taken two zeros this weekend. How's that for mostly esoteric lingo?

More simply put, Saturday and Sunday were days of rest. The first day was fully devoted to relaxation and the second to a host of other activities, including not just playing golf, but watching golf on TV as well. A new activity added to my list, and an enjoyable way to walk around parks in pleasant summer weather with my husband. Plus, it's fun!

So that brings us to today, this morning to be exact.

Excursion: Lower East Side, Milwaukee, Wis.
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Art Marathon - Day 23

Moon over Milwaukee.

Art Marathon - Day 22

Art Marathon - Day 21

With the holiday, the more usual bike trail route was teeming with runners and bicyclist on the 4th of July. After musing on how lucky we are to have the alternate route (with traffic on the roads more hectic), I decided on a detour for my return trip. At the Urban Ecology Center at Riverside Park, I took a gander at the beautiful new pedestrian bridge. Then, I headed off toward the even quieter East Bank Trail.

Once there, I encountered just one other person, and seconds later, her cheerful dog. Though the weather was already steamy, the meditative solitude on the riverfront trail was refreshing. 

Excursion: East Bank Trail
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Art Marathon - Day 20

On July 3, we were pleased to discover that the view from our dining room window featured Milwaukee's lakefront fireworks. Even better, in a rare occurrence, the full moon rose at center stage of the fantastic display.

The photograph was actually taken by a guest artist, my husband John Schafer.

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Art Marathon - Day 19

Sunrise.
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Art Marathon - Day 18

Before we packed up our campsite at Sanders County Park in Racine, I took another tour around the State of Wisconsin Scientific Area and Natural Area. It's an amazing microcosm of pre-settlement trees that have stood for hundreds of years in some cases.

Though small, the park and its natural area are well worth a visit.

Excursion: Sanders State Natural Area.

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