Port Washington Wisconsin

I spent part of 4 days in the Port Washington area of Wisconsin in July 2020. My quest was simply to get away from the Missouri heat and be near a large body of water. I was not disappointed.

There are several parks along the waterfront, including this one, which I visited on my last day in the area.

I will add a few photos below along with links to the other nearby areas.

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Port Washington Waterfront

Indian Mound at Sheboygan

Waterfront Park and Marina, Sheboygan

Lion's Den Gorge Nature Preserve

Milwaukee Wisconsin

Schlitz Audubon Center

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Indian Mound at Sheboygan Wisconsin

When I saw the sign for the Indian Mound park, I turned off for a visit. It is worth a visit if you enjoy American history and wooded trails.

There are 15 acres in this woodland. The burial mounds date from around 550 to 750 CE.

I took this photo of one of the mounds. If you look at the top of the photo, you can see the rounded top of the mound.

There is an example of what they found in a mound but it is difficult to see.

It was raining on the day I visited. The trails are easy to identify but one of the longer trails was blocked by a fallen tree. Anyway, I appreciated the park.

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Visit Wisconsin

Port Washington Waterfront

Indian Mound at Sheboygan

Waterfront Park and Marina, Sheboygan

Lion's Den Gorge Nature Preserve

Milwaukee Wisconsin

Schlitz Audubon Center

Sheboygan Waterfront

I walked along the Sheboygan waterfront from Deland Park to markers of nearby shipwrecks. This is the view from where I sat under a tree reading a book.

The park itself has the remains of an old boat, the Lottie Cooper. You can see it behind the sign.

Lottie Cooper video from my YouTube Travel Channel, SuttonTravels

Along the waterfront I turned right and walked past the marina.

If interested, here is a video of the marina and ducks from my YouTube Travel channel SuttonTravels.

Going back the other direction and north along the coast, you pass a beach and see signs about ill fated ships.

What to do

Walk along the waterfront

Enjoy the sandy beach - it looks pretty good

There are places to have a picnic, which I did

Important note - there are toilets

There is a playground

There's more

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Visit Wisconsin

Port Washington Waterfront

Indian Mound at Sheboygan

Waterfront Park and Marina, Sheboygan

Lion's Den Gorge Nature Preserve

Milwaukee Wisconsin

Schlitz Audubon Center

Lion's Den Gorge Nature Preserve Wisconsin

Lion's Den Gorge Nature Preserve is a beautiful Wisconsin park along the western shore of Lake Michigan south of Port Washington. I took the picture above from the beach.

The picture below is from a bluff not far from the car park.

As you walk north along the shore trail, there are signs to stairs, which take you through the wooded area, over the gorge, and down to the beach pictured at the top of this post.

I was there in July 2020 and, although warm, there was a nice breeze off the lake and plenty of shaded areas.

Here's a short video from Lion's Den from my YouTube Channel.

In addition to brilliant views, there are benches, picnic tables, and portable toilets. There are hiking trails.

See the website for accessibility, hours, and directions

https://www.co.ozaukee.wi.us/662/Lions-Den-Gorge-Nature-Preserve

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Visit Wisconsin

Port Washington Waterfront

Indian Mound at Sheboygan

Waterfront Park and Marina, Sheboygan

Lion's Den Gorge Nature Preserve

Milwaukee Wisconsin

Schlitz Audubon Center

Mississippi Palisades State Park Illinois

 

I visited Mississippi Palisades Park as part of my journey along the northern part of the river. It is a beautiful setting along the shore road with camping facilities, hiking trails, and more.

I headed up the Highpoint Trail first. the trails are well marked. it was slick in parts due to rain. and they wisely advise using insect repellent.

Before leaving the area, I walked across the road, over the railway tracks, and down by the river. There's a boat launch area.

Mississippi River, G Sutton 2020

There are camping areas, restrooms, trails

Look up the website for more information- I was there during the Covid-19 pandemic so I do not know what is available or what rules may limit activities.

Ellis Island New York City

Ellis Island 2006/ G Sutton

Ellis Island is a separate island near the liberty island, home of the Statue of Liberty. Between 1892 and 1954, some 12 million immigrants entered the US here.

Today it is a museum operated by the Us National Park Service.

In line at Ellis Island 2006 G Sutton

I was surprised as I was wandering about the halls. One area displayed photos of ships that brought people to the new world. There was a photo of my boat, HMS Franconia-an old Cunard liner. I did not pass through Ellis Island as it was closed when we came to the US.

Did you or your family come to the US some years ago? If so, you may be able to find their name. I entered my name into their passenger search and sure enough, there it was. I was surprised by the number of people with the same name but I was the only one for the year and ship.

If you register, you can see your record. There is no charge unless you want a fancy certificate for $29 (July 2020 fee). The photo was an old black and white so, not as good as the colour post card I still have. However, it looks like a mistake! They say the ship was sunk by a German U-boat in 1916--many years before I was born. What the archivists did not do is check to see that there was more than one Franconia so, a good reason not to buy their photo. And a good lesson to be a bit skeptical about the "facts" in historical records from any age.

I searched a few other records and found my parents and my aunt who married an American soldier and came to the US on the Queen Mary in 1946. Apparently, when she and her family came to see us in London in 1954, they came on the Queen Elizabeth.


I keep my family search information on Family Tree Maker (UK version), but there are other products available. Family Software

And it is free to use familysearch.org

Visiting Notes

Link to planning a visit https://www.nps.gov/elis/planyourvisit/basicinfo.htm 

It is free to enter the museum, but there is a cost for the ferry by Statue Cruises.

The museum is open most days but check for exceptions.

Accessibility information https://www.nps.gov/elis/planyourvisit/accessibility-update.htm 

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You can take guided tours and search old records here.

Statue of Liberty New York City

2006 Liberty G Sutton

I come back to the Statue of Liberty once in awhile. Like other immigrants from Europe, Lady Liberty is one of the first things we see. The above photo was from a visit with my son and daughter-in-law in 2006.

In 2016, my wife and I completed a "re-enactment" cruise. We visited my family in England then returned to the US on the Queen Mary II. The following photo is from our early morning arrival into New York Harbor.

The statue is on Liberty Island, not to be confused with nearby Ellis Island.

2016 Liberty by G Sutton

The torch is amazing. I hope it always shines brightly for immigrants. The original torch was removed in 1984 and is in the lobby.

BTW, the tablet in her hand has the date of American Independence July 4, 1976, but in Roman Numerals so, IV, MDCCLXXVI)

Liberty torch 2006 G Sutton

It was hard to get a great close-up on a misty day, but here is what I have.

Liberty Close up 2006  Sutton

About the Statue


"The Statue of Liberty Enlightening the World" was a gift of friendship from the people of France to the United States and is recognized as a universal symbol of freedom and democracy. The Statue of Liberty was dedicated on October 28, 1886. It was designated as a National Monument in 1924. Employees of the National Park Service have been caring for the colossal copper statue since 1933." (NPS Link)

The statue is made of copper- about the thickness of 2 US cents.

The green color comes from oxidized copper.

It is 305 feet and 1 inch tall- ground to flame tip

The torch has been closed since July 30 1916 but the crown can be visited via a spiral staircase.


Travel Notes
Check the website for current information:
     https://www.nps.gov/stli/planyourvisit/basicinfo.htm 

In 2020, visitors arrive by Statue Cruises ferry and hours are 9:30 to 3:30.
Currently, the statue is closed due to Covid-19

There is no fee to enter the statue but you have to buy a ferry ticket.
Advanced reservations are needed to visit the crown and the pedestal.
You could bring or purchase food and drink- check the website for the latest.

See the website for accessibility information.

St James Palace London England

St James Palace was the residence of the Royal family in London. It was built by Henry VIII in the 1530s and is still in use, although Queen Victoria made Buckingham Palace her home in the 1800s.

American visitors might wish to see where the famous, or infamous, King George III lived when the 13 British colonies in North America revolted, and with the help of Britain's historic enemies--the French, Spanish, and Dutch empires, won independence after 8 years of war. (Read more https://www.royal.uk/george-iii)

Those interested in British-American culture may like the book, Mind the Gap

Available on Amazon and Google