Monday 5-7-18
Greetings and welcome!
The big news today is that the ATV trails will open this weekend in Forest, Oconto, and Marinette Counties. People have been anxiously waiting and it is finally here. Friday May 11th is opening day.
Next up on the list is fire danger. Fire danger is always high in the spring when last year’s vegetation dries out. That is the case again this year. Tuesday will have high fie danger with low humidity and a little wind. The fire danger will be reduced after rain Wednesday and Friday/Friday night. Both systems look like they could give us meaningful rain but nothing abnormal.
The whitewater rafting is still excellent on the Peshtigo River. Water levels have dropped a little since it peaked, but as mentioned, we have two chances for rain this week. The special this week is Moms raft free for Mother’s Day weekend with another paid trip. Call Kosirs to make your reservations.
From what I saw on Facebook the fishing was excellent last weekend. It could be that I am only seeing the monsters, but I saw pictures of some really nice bass and walleyes.
The grass is greening up and growing fast. Some of the more meticulous folks are already working on their first cut. Around here only the cut down field grass is that far along. I would give it another week or so and I will be chasing the lawn mower again.
So far the bugs are not bad at all. I am still waiting for the typical massive gnat invasion of spring as well as the first tick or mosquito bite.That should come any day now.
The frogs in the pond are very loud now.
This guy was seen in my driveway the other day. I wasn’t sure what he was eating, but closer examination of the pic shows that it was eating a little green snake. I am glad that he was distracted enough that I got a quick picture of him.
That is news for today. Have a good week and thank you for visiting!
RJB