My sister and I went to our favorite parade again this year. Held in Osceola (Wisconsin), the parade this year was over 1 1/2 hours. There were so many handouts in addition to candy: hotdogs, popsicles, pop, rulers, and more. Even the dogs got dressed up and walked in the parade.
In Osceola, there is a waterfall at Standing Cedars Community Land Conservancy. It's a rather precarious walk to the waterfall with some places on the trail no wider than two feet. Once at the waterfall, in order to get a view of it, Olivia and I used a rope that someone had put there that was attached to a tree root. Without that rope, there would not have been a way to safely descend the cliff.
As a side note, my long camera lens was in my pocket and fell out mid-descent. I watched it tumble down the cliff and land just at the edge of the waterfall - saved by a few rocks. Luckily, there was no damage to the lens.
One of the best parades in the region is one in Osceola. With over 90 units, the parade lasts for about an hour and a half. There are lots of handouts - for both children and adults.
On a hike in Wisconsin, my sister and I were surprised to see this raccoon in the middle of the day.
The Ridge View Trail (Osceola Loop) is part of the Saint Croix National Scenic Riverway. The entrance to the trail is majestic and offers beautiful patches of wildflowers. The 1.9 mile trail includes a creek and view of the St. Croix River.
