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Rice Lake: Kettle Moraine State Forest – Southern Unit, Wisconsin

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It was nice to be in a convertible, to feel the air and connected to all that was around, but we were always looking for the shade of the trees.

Jaunt around Rice and Whitewater Lake Photo by Andrew Leggett

We drove around a scenic route that wrapped around the lakes.  There is a 115 mile drive  through the other Units;  Pike Lake, Loew Lake, Lapham Peak, and Mukwoare River, until it reaches the Northern Unit. July, 2012

A walk in the woods: Kettle Moraine State Forest – Southern Unit, Wisconsin

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We managed a short hike in the woods through a shaded path.   I loved the majestic trees and the shelter they offer from the scorching sun.

Kettle Moraine State Forest Photo by Nicki Hurd

The terrain features of this area is a result of the Wisconsin Glacier movement during the last Ice Age. The Ice Age National Scenic Hiking Trail has three shelters for those keen to hike all of the way.  Maybe next time. It is in the works to complete a trail through the state of Wisconsin,  600 miles are finished and it will reach a 1000.  iceagetrail.org July, 2012

 

Kettle Moraine State Forest – Southern Unit, Wisconsin

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 It is dotted with kettles caused by buried glacial ice, and the hills of glacial deposits, which can rise up to 300 ft (91 m) from the lakes. Holy Hill, Pulford Peak, and Lapham Peak are some of the largest .

photo by Nicki Hurd

Photo by Nicki Hurd

We went for a lovely drive to see the forest and soak up some of the history.  The imagine of the glacial ice was appealing in the blistering heat.

July, 2012