Cave Bluff

09/14/2026

09/13/2026

Beautiful day for a hike

09/11/2026

There have been a couple reports of a large cat on Cave Bluff. This morning (Friday 9/11) I was in the NE section working on invasive control and one loped in front of me for a few seconds on the trail before turning off. Maybe 30-50lbs, so I'm guessing large bobcat, but the time was too short to know for sure.

I'll be scattering game cameras around, so if you see a camera, it's for animals, not you :)

If you do see one you should report it to the DNR on their wildlife reporting form https://apps.dnr.wi.gov/wildlifeobservation/

Also DM me

Here are some tips on identifying: https://dnr.wisconsin.gov/topic/WildlifeHabitat/cougar

Again, keep your animals leashed.

Cougars in Wisconsin The cougar (Puma concolor), also known as puma, mountain lion, panther, catamount, American lion, and mishibijn (Ojibwa), is the largest wildcat in North America north of Mexico. It once roamed throughout Wisconsin, one of three wild cats native to the state, along with the bobc...

09/07/2026

Rain is bringing out the fungi

09/07/2026

Burnweed. Native. Flowers don't actually open but the seed heads are impressive. Likes disturbed soil which we have lots of this year

09/05/2026

White Snakeroot. The back to school bloomer. Native, late season nectar source for bees. Cave Bluff is prime habitat for it.

08/06/2026

August in the woods

08/01/2026

Fun day

07/18/2026

Downy Rattlesnake plantain. A native orchid. Found on the orange trail this morning