This is a great time of year for a hike. Madison has lots of challenging hiking trails, but if you’re looking for an easy walk that allows you to admire the fall foliage, consider Johnson Lake Park on Cragmont Street. Johnson Lake is a 13-acre park maintained by the city of Madison. The small fishing … more
A Hike up the Cat Steps
Last Wednesday, my 4-year-old daughter and I hiked up the “Cat Steps” to the state hospital. If you’re not familiar, the Cat Steps are a series of old concrete staircases connected by trails that lead from the railroad incline to the State Hospital. It’s a nice hike, very secluded feeling. We saw five deer during … more
