THE STEVENS POINT WATERFRONT

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).

Sometimes the shoreline gives beautiful views (like this one).

The peaceful river offers a quiet place to reflect or read a book.

Come, sit for a while, relax, and enjoy the 80 degree, low humidity weather in Point.

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.

Even the mallard ducks feel safe here.

The Herring gulls stand sentinal at water's edge.

Every Wednesday at 7:30 during the summer months, you'll hear a home-grown music group please a relaxed audience.

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:

Yoshinori, Emma, and Masako visit from Japan (at the request of their "host mother," Carol Barton of Wausau, WI

Joining us for a few hours were former UWSP students, Marcus and Laura (Reindl) Isaacson.

LEADING AN AFTERNOON SESSION ON RETIREMENT FOR DOKKYO UNIVERSITY STUDENTS  HERE ON A THREE WEEK ENGLISH/CULTURE VISIT.

Some of the students became Wisconsin fans.

Listening intently to my sharing on retirement/transitioning (at least most of the students).

Can you tell that I love this teaching?

About 36 of the students were Japanese; two were from Taiwan.

And I get very animated and excited when I talk about my bowls.