Madeline Island is located in Lake Superior just off
Wisconsin’s north coast near Bayfield.
It’s about a 3 ½ hour drive to Bayfield, WI, then a 20 minute ferry ride
to the island (I love riding the ferry!).
We spent a long weekend there with friends. It was such a perfect escape from the
realities and stresses of the adoption process.
The leaves were at their color peak, and even the drive was delightful.
Our cabin couldn't have been better. It was tucked in the woods and overlooked Lake Superior, the largest of the
Great Lakes.
The weather was cool and crisp, so we kept a fire going nearly
all the time—thanks to Ross.
We spent time by the outdoor fire too, and in the
hammock. The early mornings were especially peaceful. On the first morning, while in the hammock by
myself, I watched a bald eagle soar right by.
Amazing.
We had a contest of who could take the best ‘senior pic.’ I’m pretty sure I won with the leaf prop! ;)
Ross throwing leaves.
WOW is all there is to say.
Lots of hiking and exploring. The Madeline Island Lagoon was one of our destinations.
Of course stops at the local bars to warm up (hot cider and rum-yum!). Here we are at Tommy’s Burn
Down. Notice the tarps—it’s burned down
so many times, they don’t even bother to rebuild.
To our pleasant surprise, we discovered it was Apple
Fest weekend in Bayfield! We took a ride
back across the water and kept warm on an old bus that was parked on the
ferry.
What a perfect trip. Fall in the Midwest—there's nothing like it!!
