Archive for September, 2007

Comet Express at Granite Peak (Rib Mountain State Park)

Christine September 29th, 2007

Each fall Granite Peak Ski Area at Rib Mountain State Park opens up their new 6-person ski lift for color rides. It is a wonderful way to see the colors of the Wisconsin Valley. In the winter this lift is a high speed lift, getting skiiers to the top in a hurry for another run. In the fall, however, the lift is slowed to allow riders to enjoy the scene and the ride. 

Once you are at the top you can jump off and walk into Rib Mountain State Park for a visit. The park has observation decks and a 60-foot observation tower for a view above the trees. There are also several trails for a great hike around the mountain. 

This year the rides run the last weekend in September and the first in October. The cost is $8.00 per person.

The season is turning

Michael September 17th, 2007

September is my favorite month. Within its days it holds the last vestiges of summer and the start of fall. The leaves haven’t started to turn yet, but I know they are only a couple of weeks away. Nonetheless you can see the signs of the turning season in the skies with the fall migration or in the farmer’s field as the corn turns brown, ready for harvest.

Ced Vig of the Rhinelander Daily News has more signs of September in his column. For example:

Cranberries soon to be harvested in Northwoods. Cranberries are one of only three fruits native to North America - the other two are blueberries and Concord grapes. This tasty little berry was a staple in the diets of American Indians long before the Pilgrims landed at Plymouth Rock.

Read the entire story here.