We left around 7:30 am this morning. The first stop was Sweetheart Bakery for some tasty pastries that we ate on our 3 hour drive to Devil's Lake St. Park in Baraboo, Wisconsin. Lauren and I bailed out when we got to the park, while Angie took a work conference call.
We took the advice of the park attendant and hiked the East Bluff Trail. Rock climbing is quite a challenge for a couple of flat landers, but we managed to make the 1.7 miles, even though there may have been a bit of huffing and puffing going on. The views were astonishing!
When we got to the Balanced Rock spur that was an additional 0.4 miles of challenging rock climbing. I went a short ways, then decided I was too unbalanced for this hike and bailed out. Lauren on the other hand was determined. He made it there and back with no ill effects. Whew!!
We both continued on another spur that was 0.1 miles to Devil's Doorway. It was challenging, but not nearly as much as Balanced Rock. There we found real rock climbers with their ropes and stuff.
We met Angie about halfway of the East Bluff Woods Trail. It is a 1.3 mile trail straight down the bluff through the woods. A much easier trail.
We were greeted by Hilary and Anne at the International Crane Foundation. We have wanted to come here for years and finally made it. It is a phenomenal place with all 15 Crane species residing here. Not to mention the gorgeous prairie plants and birds that are here. This place far exceeded our expectations.
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