It was a dark and stormy night. Okay, it wasn't quite dark yet, and the wind was strong but didn't quite qualify as "stormy." After a slow Sunday I overcame the urge to just spend the rest of the day on the couch and went on another coffeeneuring excursion. My destination was Lake Kegonsa State Park, via Lower Yahara River Trail.
Wingra Park, with lots of geese
We haven't had much sun lately
New bike repair station in McFarland
Cute "Fish Tales" Little Free Library at a boat landing
Much of Lake Kegonsa is surrounded by private property. Public access is rare, and even the state park has little frontage on the water.
Just a quick post fueled by excitement: Yesterday was the opening day for the first phase of the Lower Yahara River Trail. This trail connects Madison with the little town of McFarland. Previously all the connections between the two consisted of heavily trafficked roads. This new trail will open up a new route for commuters as well as recreational cyclists. I went out there last night and took some footage of the trail:
Smooth asphalt, great signage, and a long boardwalk across Upper Mud Lake/Lake Waubesa. And a tavern at the McFarland end of the trail. What more could you ask for?! (Okay: There are two more phases for the trail, eventually connecting it all the way to Stoughton. So there is something more to ask for. But for now I'm really happy and excited!)
