I thought I'd give you a little glimpse of the Wisconsin River in Stevens Point, and a few shots from Bukholt Park that hugs the riverbank. It's a pretty little spot with a band shelter, eating areas, and a bike/walk path running along the river (part of the 26+ mile Green Circle Trail that runs 'around' Stevens Point).
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Sometimes the shoreline gives beautiful views (like this one). |
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The peaceful river offers a quiet place to reflect or read a book. |
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Come, sit for a while, relax, and enjoy the 80 degree, low humidity weather in Point. |
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Along our stretch of the Wisconsin River, you will find a dam and hydroelectric plant every 10 to 15 miles. The lumber and paper industries used the river for providing a good employment base for central Wisconsin. |
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Even the mallard ducks feel safe here. |
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The Herring gulls stand sentinal at water's edge. |
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Every Wednesday at 7:30 during the summer months, you'll hear a home-grown music group please a relaxed audience. |
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The ever-present Canada goose grazes all over the park, leaving evidence residue so common that it sometimes is hard to find a "clean" spot in the grass. |
ADDENDUM
UNEXPECTED VISITORS FROM JAPAN:
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Yoshinori, Emma, and Masako visit from Japan (at the request of their "host mother," Carol Barton of Wausau, WI |
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Joining us for a few hours were former UWSP students, Marcus and Laura (Reindl) Isaacson. |
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LEADING AN AFTERNOON SESSION ON RETIREMENT FOR DOKKYO UNIVERSITY STUDENTS HERE ON A THREE WEEK ENGLISH/CULTURE VISIT.
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Some of the students became Wisconsin fans. |
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Listening intently to my sharing on retirement/transitioning (at least most of the students). |
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Can you tell that I love this teaching? |
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About 36 of the students were Japanese; two were from Taiwan. |
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And I get very animated and excited when I talk about my bowls. |