Shangri-La in WI!

It has been really rainy and chilly around here the last few days; in fact, as I type this, the sun finally decided to peek out for just a quick visit.........and it's gone! It feels much more like the middle of Spring/Fall around here then it does Summer! Irregardless, we have been to the river as much as possible lately. The water is still chilly but swim-able; as long as you keep under the water! Mr. Manly Man Jace still has yet to go past his thighs! LOL! Whiner ;)

Today he got off of work early so we decided to walk to the river and just explore. It was still a little to chilly to swim and fresh rain means the water temperature dropped for sure!

We walked down this long forgotten bike path covered in weeds to emerge in what I can only as an hidden oasis!

Can you believe I live here?! Stunning!

I stupidly wore flip flops so I sent Jace on a reconnaissance mission before I venture further up stream! No water snakes for this girl!

My hero! He was on a wild duck chase; a mallard and his mate fly in for a visit then decided to swim upstream.

I could just die here with a huge smile on my face!

Sorry about the streaks; but I couldn't pass up a chance to get a picture in this paradise!

After a few hours the sun started setting and with it brought a chill to the air, so we headed home. I can't wait to go back there; next time with proper footwear and a swimsuit! Y'all are more then welcome to stop by the swimming hole for a beer and a campfire!

Hope you all have a fantastic week!

Stephanie Lynn