Category Archives: Misc Crazy Loon notes and northwoods ramblings

Our elderly cat needed attention at 5:00 am this morning.  As I got out of bed, I happened to look out the window in time to see a large black bear lumbering down the middle of the road. He used … Continue reading →

We took advantage of the high water and tried some bushwhacking on a winding section of Deer Creek.  Our attempts at short cuts were not always successful.

We took advantage of the sunshine and warmer weather and had our coffee in our kayaks on the river this morning.  With the lakes still ice covered, apparently the loons were also enjoying the open water on the river as … Continue reading →

The temperature was 35 degrees, the ground still snow covered and a cold west wind was blowing up the river.  We had a stretch of open water and the sun was shining so it was time to paddle.  The ducks and geese … Continue reading →

We had a perfect afternoon for a snowshoe hike at Hogsback Esker in the Chequamegon Forest near Fifield! Trail head map. I know everyone is probably tired of hearing about last year’s weather, but check out the photos from the … Continue reading →

A bus from the Chequamegon School District leaves The Crazy Loon loaded with (24) of (40) Trek Mountain Bikes purchased with funding from the Carol White PEP (Physical Education Program) Grant.

1/21/13 -12 out and we are heading north to a canvas covered wood structure, otherwise known as a yurt.  Shut down the computer as a summer picture of  a kayak outing flashed by;  maybe we’re heading in the wrong direction. … Continue reading →

  A pair of eagles perched in a tree overlooking the Elk River were probably discussing the Cold Weather heading our way!

Beautiful morning snowshoeing the new Slough Gundy/Little Falls trail along the Flambeau River.  Snow depth did not require snowshoes but it was great to have the added traction on some of the slippery slopes and rocks.  We were the first to make … Continue reading →