In winter when the lake freezes over, this landing is the beginning of the ice road to Bayfield. Islanders can come and go as they choose without having to wait for a ferry.
Tuesday, August 6, 2013
Tuesday, July 30, 2013
Saturday, July 20, 2013
Friday, July 19, 2013
Nichevo II
The Nichevo II is one of the four boats that are part of the Madeline Island Ferry Line. During my last stay on the Island is was mostly docked at the ferry landing.
Graphic by design: jdl
Graphic by design: jdl
Thursday, July 18, 2013
Madeline Island Heritage Center: Angus Family/Cheese Shop
Wednesday, July 17, 2013
Madeline Island Heritage Center: First Protestant Parsonage
Next to the Lakeview School building is a structure that was built as the first Protestant parsonage on Madeline Island. Dating from the early 20th century, this parsonage has been moved many times. According to northwestwisconsin.com, it was used for storage until donated to the Madeline Island Historic Preservation Association.
Tuesday, July 16, 2013
Madeline Island Heritage Center: More Lakeview School House
Interior shots of the Lakeville School House
Madeline Island Heritage Center: Lakeview School House
This authentic one-room school house is filled with authentic memorabilia. Colonel Woods Avenue at Island Lane was not the original location of the Lakeview School House. It used to be on the northern part of the Island and was moved to its current spot more recently. The structure dates to around 1904/1905 and is currently in beautiful condition (inside and out). According to information I found online(northwestwisconsin.com), the school closed in 1938 and the building was used as a residence for many years. It was gifted to the Madeline Island Historical Preservation Association in 1987 and has since been used as an interpretive site.
Photo middle: Painting of unpainted school house in summer
Photo bottom: Painting of unpainted school house in winter
Photos taken July 2013
Madeline Island Heritage Center
During my many visits to the Island I've never stopped by this complex of old historic buildings. Located at 273 Colonel Woods Avenue at Island Lane (just a ways up the street from the History Center) are three notable structures: the Lakeview School House, the First Protestant Parsonage, and the Angus Family/Cheese Shop. Dale and I visited during my most recent trip.
Monday, July 15, 2013
Madeline 2013 - 2nd Trip: Saying Goodbye
Athena and I made it onto the 10: 30 ferry. Dale made in onto the 2:00. Can't believe we've made it through another season!
Madeline 2013 - 2nd Trip: Walking Athena
Sunday, July 14, 2013
Madeline 2013 - 2nd Trip: Nature Walk
Dale and I heard some bluejays squawking earlier today. Saw a turtle trying to cross the road over by the center.
Madeline 2013 - 2nd Trip: The Museum
I haven't been to the museum in about 10 years. I'm glad I went. It was lots of fun and the staff was very knowledgeable.
Saturday, July 13, 2013
Madeline 2013 - 2nd Trip: Blue Green
Tonight we tried a new restaurant called Blue Green. We each had a salad and the pork chop. It was all delicious.
Madeline 2013 - 2nd Trip: The Ice Road
Dale and I stopped by the entrance of the ice road today. Here he is walking toward it. The part closest to the water looks like it's getting repaved.
Madeline 2013 - 2nd Trip: The Shape of the Island
Friday, July 12, 2013
Madeline 2013 - 2nd Trip: A Quiet Evening
Madeline 2013 - 2nd Trip: Blueberry Muffin
Thursday, July 11, 2013
Madeline 2013 - 2nd Trip: Grandpa Tony's
We finally made it to Grandpa Tony's this season! I had elephant tracks and chocolate peanut butter in a waffle cone. Dale had malted chocolate in a cup. So delicious!
Madeline 2013 - 2nd Trip: The Lupines
Although past their peak, the lupines are still looking rather lovely. Dale says this year is the longest he's ever seen the lupines last.
Madeline 2013 - 2nd Trip: Beach Club
Madeline 2013 - 2nd Trip: Athena
Woke up this morning to find Dale heading off for a run and Athena all settled in on the couch. She's having a much easier time unwinding than I am!!
Madeline 2013 - 2nd Trip: La Pointe
The ferry got us to La Pointe yesterday shortly before 7:30 p.m. We unpacked the groceries Dale had picked up in Duluth, got Athena on a quick walk, and then headed to The Pub for dinner. I had the prime rib and Dale had the whitefish.
Madeline 2013 - 2nd Trip: Drive with Dale
Met Dale in Duluth yesterday as he had to return a rental car. We drove the rest of the way together and made it to Bayfield in time for the 7:00 p.m. ferry. It was something of a slow evening for the ferry line. As we waited Dale told me the 4th of July had been insanely busy with people coming to the Island and that all four of the ferry boats had been running pretty much non-stop all day. I had really wanted to come up for the 4th this year but, due to the volume of work required for my summer course, decided against it. Ah well, maybe next year.
Madeline 2013 - 2nd Trip: Athena
Tuesday, June 25, 2013
Wednesday, June 19, 2013
Madeline Island 2013 - First Visit: Apostle Island's Inline Marathon
On Sunday morning it was fun to watch the crowds of inline skaters gather together before the beginning of the Apostle Islands Inline Marathon. Watching the event begin was exciting too.
Sunday, June 16, 2013
Madeline Island 2013 - First Visit: Chili Dog
Dale had to work Friday and since there was nothing substantial to eat in the house I made tracks to the Beach Club for lunch. There was a chili dog on the menu and since I hadn't had one in years I decided to go for it. I'm glad I did because it was heaven.
Madeline Island 2013 - First Visit: Athena
She's just the most wonderful pet.
Photo taken Friday June 14, 2013
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