Monthly Archives: December 2020

Drone, Panorama, Photography, River-scapes

WIND RIVER – Diamond Bluff, WI #greatriverroad

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WIND RIVER

The Wind River is a minor tributary of the Mississippi River in western Wisconsin in the United States. It flows for its entire 9.0-mile (14.5 km) length in western Pierce County. It rises in the town of Trimbelle and flows southward through the towns of Oak Grove and Diamond Bluff. Wind River joins the Mississippi near the unincorporated community of Diamond Bluff, which is within the larger jurisdiction (the town).   ~wikipedia

Wind River Map

I’ve driven past Wind River on Highway 35 thousands of times and never really gave it much thought.  It’s rather small and not particularly picturesque from the the highway.  You can bet a better look at in along 1005th Street.  The view from the air provides an entirely different perspective.  There are so many of these little pristine spring-fed streams and rivers feeding into the mighty Mississippi.

Wind River
Horizon to Horizon Panorama
Wind River
Wind River Delta @ Mississippi River
Wind River
Vertical Panorama
Wing River
The view from Wind River Valley facing South; beyond the main channel of the Mississippi River toward Sturgeon Lake and Treasure Island

Some additional view of sandbars in the backwaters of the area

Drone, Panorama, Photography, River-scapes

DIAMOND BLUFF – WI, Sunset #greatriverroad

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A French settler, Monte Diamond, named the community after the area’s limestone bluffs.  The unincorporated community of Diamond Bluff is located along highway 35, the Great River Road, on the mighty Mississippi River.

Looking West from Diamond Bluff.  Treasure Island Casino and the Prairie Island Nuclear Plant is off in the the distance.

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Looking East at Diamond Bluff

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Mid-river views

Vertical panorama, up river with post sunset colors on the horizon

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Food, Marinade

Marinade – Soy-Lime-Garlic

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Soy-Lime-Garlic marinade

Great for:

PorkBeefLamb

Base
2 cups Soy Sauce
2 cups Water
6 limes
1 cup BBQ Sauce (I use Sweet Baby Rays)
2 cups Brown Sugar

Optional
Jalapenos to taste and heat; I add 4 whole to this mix
Garlic to taste; I add 2 whole cloves, minced
Green Onions; I add 6 chopped, but was out of them this time.
3 whole sweet bell peppers

Food, Marinade

Marinade – Soy-Ginger-Garlic

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Soy-Ginger-Garlic marinade

Great for:

fishChickenShrimp

Base
2 cups Soy Sauce
2 cups Water
2 cups Apple Juice
1/2 cup Ginger Tea
1/2 cup Maple Syrup
1/2 cup Brown Sugar

Optional
Jalapenos to taste and heat; I add 4 whole to this mix
Garlic to taste; I add 2 whole cloves, minced
Green Onions; I add 6 chopped, but was out of them this time.
3 whole sweet bell peppers

Other
12 oz Whole Cranberry Sauce, happen to have it on hand; why not toss it in there

Marinade - Soy-Ginger-Garlic Marinade in blender

Add all base ingredients in  the bowl.  Add options ingredients to a food processor prior to adding to the bowl with the base ingredients.   Too much volume to all fit in a standard size blender, but could blend in two batches.

Marinade - Soy-Ginger-Garlic Chicken Thighs in Marinade

The finished product 4X thighs and legs

Grilled Chicken Chicken Legs
Grilled Chicken Chicken Thighs

 

Destination, Drone, Panorama, Photography, Travel

HUNTERS POINT, COPPER HARBOR, MI – Autumn Color #puremichigan

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HUNTERS POINT

Hunter’s Point Park is a special place to Copper Harbor residents as well as visitors to the area. Access to the point was in jeopardy a few of years ago when a development company purchased it along with the surrounding property. It is now a Township Park and continues to be open to the public.

Hunter’s Point is bursting with natural wonders. Flora is abundant; wildflowers, lichen, mosses, cedars, hardwoods and pines. Otters, martins, beavers, deer, squirrels, chipmunks and various other wildlife enjoy the area too. The geological formations are special on the point. The basalt in this area is the oldest rock on earth-essentially, the earths crust. It’s like a window to the past.

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~www.inspirock.com

Hunters Point park is just under a 10 acre parcel of land with 4000+ feet of shoreline.  It is  a great spot to explore and stretch your legs.  There are interesting rock formations to examine and lots of birds and other wildlife scurrying about.

The upper peninsula of Michigan is a splendor of color to behold in the Autumn season.  It was also windy when we were there.  I didn’t get to fly my drone as much as I would have liked, but did manage to get in the air a few time when the wind calmed down for a moment.  Hunters Point was one of those calms spots…for a moment.