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All in Wisconsin Driftless Trout
Always thought heaven must look something like the Rockies. Almost heaven? It is heaven. This time I thought I’d check out Northwest Montana. Haven’t been back in a while and never seen it all.
According to AGDaily’s website, North Carolina, Iowa, Wisconsin, and California are among the states with the largest numbers of CAFOs (Concentrated Animal Feeding Operations), and Environmental Protection Agency data show the total number of CAFOs across the U.S. as topping 20,000.
Mention Iowa and people think of factory farms or the presidential caucus siege. Luckily there’s more to the Hawkeye state. The Northeast corner of Iowa is located in the Driftless and well worth a visit.
On top of a bluff overlooking the majestic Mississippi river, in Eastman, Wisconsin, sits one of the more unique bed and breakfasts I have come across in my travels.
As if the stigma of talking about mental health and finding proper help was a barrier for those affected, throw in living in rural America and hope can all but disappear.
This past weekend, in Viroqua, Wisconsin, vintage enthusiasts flooded to the city’s mural lot, for a flea market focused on vintage clothing and wares.
Today it seems there is a growing trend in healthy eating and more importantly, how food is sourced.
Just one of the many state parks Wisconsin has to offer, Devil’s Lake has more than state employees working behind the scene.
My friend Jim Furley and I fished Thursday morning until 11am. It was sunny out and the trout were quite persnickety this outing.
It was a foggy morning in my home water. I was fishing with Chris Young. This morning was not the best for fishing but the scenery was very memorable.
Many people love trout fishing like I do. Some love the adrenaline rush hooking into a large trout and feeling and hearing the drag on their reel screaming.
When an employee of the DNR is impressed with a trout, you take notice.
