I've been visiting Greenfield Park a lot lately. It's one of my favorite Milwaukee County Parks, and it's nearby. So, I can be there within just a few minutes. In every type of weather it welcomes me. And I know its nooks and crannies, walking paths, lagoon-side and woodland, well. 

As predicted, we did get that big winter storm late this last week. It packed in a lot of heavy snow over a couple days, and finished up by leaving in its wake subzero temperatures, and trees encased in sparkling snow and ice.  Standing outside for a moment you could hear the sound of the ice crackling on the tree limbs.

As the winter season progresses, bundle up and visit your favorite local park, or walking trail and wonder at the breathtaking scene before you. If walking on ice and snow isn't for you, just take a drive, and enjoy the view from your car.  Eventually, the weather will turn, and the ice and snow will melt. And that bit of magic will be gone. But worry none, as something just as lovely will come after.

The first snowfall of the new year arrived yesterday. At least here in Milwaukee. We haven't had much yet this year, but that appears to be changing. I came down with a stomach bug Sunday night, slept most of Monday, and woke up Tuesday to falling snow and wicked winds. 

Today the winds have calmed, the snowfall has stopped, and we have a good 3-4 inches of heavy snow blanketing the area. A vast change in the local landscape. A drag to shovel, but pretty to look at for sure.

Feeling a bit better today, I snuck out for a drive-thru coffee, and a drive along the lagoon side of Greenfield Park. On the Winter Solstice I drove by, and stopped to take a few photos of the calm, reflective water, and gray skies. The landscape today looked so different. I got out to take a few photos at the same spot just to compare.

I'm still convinced that every season, and every part of every season, has its beauty. Sometimes we just have to take a look at it in a different way to appreciate it. At least that's how I feel. More snow is predicted later this week. Winter in Wisconsin. Sounds about right.