http://www.skilletcreekjournal.com Community, Nature, Travel in South Central Wisconsin, Baraboo and Wisconsin Dells Tue, 27 Jul 2010 13:05:52 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en Now that the homes damaged in the 2008 floods have been cleared away along River St./Hwy 136 in the village of Rock Springs just west of Baraboo, things are looking a bit well.., vacant. Related posts:Flood Watch Continues High Water Waiting Game Scenic Drive Explores Rural Wisconsin ]]> http://www.skilletcreekjournal.com/2010/community/rock-springs-looking-vacant/ A bit of time has passed since Pafrey’s Glen State Natural Area was closed again due to recent flood damage.  I checked on the status of the glen yesterday with Devil’s Lake State Park superintendent Steve Schmelzer.  It’s important to note that the small bridges put in place after the 2008 flood (And washed out [...]]]> http://www.skilletcreekjournal.com/2010/nature/parfreys-glen-update/ We have two disarmingly charming ladies for your viewing pleasure today.  The first is the stout and sturdy lass, Angel,  a spayed female Bulldog-cross.   Young in years and loads of fun -she may not be a beauty queen, but she gets our vote for Ms. Congeniality.  There is not an animal or person that Angel [...]]]> http://www.skilletcreekjournal.com/2010/adopt-a-pet/sauk-county-humane-society-pets-of-the-week-%e2%80%93-july-26th/ So what do I do when not sitting around the computer writing about nature and outdoor recreation in our area?  Well, over the last couple months I’ve been putting a pair of Sabino Trail Mid GTX trail running shoes by Montrail to the test out on the trails of Devil’s Lake State Park.  Click here [...]]]> http://www.skilletcreekjournal.com/2010/nature/sabino-trail-mid-gtx-by-montrail/ Another traditional summer event is in the books!  For the most part the weather played nice for Downtown Baraboo’s Old Fashioned Day event. We hope you had a good time if you were able to attend. We’ve posted a photo gallery over on Flickr for those of you who didn’t get a chance to attend. [...]]]> http://www.skilletcreekjournal.com/2010/community/old-fashioned-event/ A Flash Flood Watch continues in Sauk County through this afternoon into tomorrow morning. Thunderstorms will again roll across the area through tonight bringing an additional 1-3 inches of rain.  Currently the Baraboo river while still higher than normal, is staying below flood stage at both the Rock Springs & West Baraboo gauges. The river [...]]]> http://www.skilletcreekjournal.com/2010/nature/flood-watch-continues/ Opinion – Now let me see if we have this straight.  The Sauk County Homeless Haven is closed to remove asbestos, there is no on-site manager, and they have fired Betty Kruger who has been the major force behind providing shelter for the homeless in our area since practically the dawn of time, simply to [...]]]> http://www.skilletcreekjournal.com/2010/community/white-elephant/ Updated 7/22 – Flash Flood Watch again as inches of rain are predicted to fall in the Baraboo area while the river is already just below alert stage.  Outside this morning the rain has already began to fall. A flood warning continues overnight for sections of the Baraboo river in Sauk County including the river at [...]]]> http://www.skilletcreekjournal.com/2010/nature/high-water-waiting-game/ Despite the occasional evening rain shower the 2010 Sauk County Fair went off without a hitch.  We’ve put a little slide show together offering the sights of the midway from the quiet moments right after the gates open until the nights really get rockin’ under the colorful lights of the rides and attractions.  Um, did [...]]]> http://www.skilletcreekjournal.com/2010/community/fair-sights/ Artist Rachel Rosenblum is a resident of Baraboo, Wisconsin. Rachel is a graduate of  Montgomery College in Maryland and the University of Wisconsin, Madison; She has been studying art and metals for more than a decade.  At her studio here in Baraboo, Rachel finds creative inspiration surrounded by nature and furry friends [...]]]> http://www.skilletcreekjournal.com/2010/arts/artist-spotlight-rachel-rosenblum/