This little guy is a tad premature, but he’s a sign that fall colors are right around the corner. But don’t worry—Sugar Maple at Hansen Lake has got you covered. PS: iOS informs me that he’s from a red maple, … Read More
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What's happening at and around Sugar Maple at Hansen Lake
Fall Phlox is here.
The incredibly appropriately named Fall Phlox is in full flower right next to the old pump head at Sugar Maple at Hansen Lake. We still have a bunch of fall, and deer 🦌 / ruffed grouse season dates available. Make … Read More
Summer‘s almost over—but not quite.
It’s the end of August at Sugar Maple at Hansen Lake, and you can almost feel fall in the air. But not quite yet. The Matriarch, our beloved lakeside Sugar Maple, still has her emerald sundress on, but truth be … Read More
No TV? Here‘s why.
We occasionally get the question of why we don’t have a TV at Sugar Maple at Hansen Lake. This is why. Having a screenless space where you can reconnect with the people you love is what Sugar Maple is all … Read More
May we join you?
My daughter was out around Sugar Maple and met this mini-herd of whitetailed deer. Lucky girl.
Just stopping by to say “Hi!”
Our neighbors have a tendency to use our yard as their own—and we don’t mind at all. Dorothy is just one of the White-tailed does who claim Sugar Maple as their own. Look close, and we think you’ll see a … Read More
Evil has a furry face.
The epitome of evil—right at Tilly’s bird feeder! That’s Rufus, the red steward of chaos and tumult, and Tilly’s arch-nemesis. Just look at that rodent’s amazing arrogance, rubbing it in Tilly’s snout like that. Pure malevolence that one day will … Read More
Ditch lilies? I think not.
To call them “Ditch Lilies” is just plain rude. Unfortunately, Wisconsin’s casual name for this gorgeous species is more geographic in description than appropriate. A much better name for them is their common name: Day Lilies. Yes, you’ll see them … Read More
It’s always nap time at Sugar Maple.
According to Tilly, there are a few better places for a nap than the deck at Sugar Maple at Hansen Lake—and here is proof. Hope to see you up here very soon. —David
Have you met Rose yet?
Meet Sugar Maple at Hansen Lake’s Bird of the Week: The aptly named Rose-Breasted Grosbeak This pretty birdy is one of the 58+ avian species who call Sugar Maple home. I hope you can come up and see them in … Read More