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Winter view of snow-covered Milwaukee River banks at Hubbard Park

Photo essay: Milwaukee River Greenway in white!

February 22, 2020  |  Topics: Places, Spotlight


Story and photos by Eddee Daniel

On a winter day after a fresh snowfall, the Milwaukee River Greenway, swathed in white, seems more than remote; it feels magical. The Greenway, in any season, is a natural refuge within the city. When snow-covered it is particularly serene. How remarkable this is! In how many cities can you walk off the street grid directly into a river valley where you are literally immersed in nature, with few cues to remind you of the urban surroundings you just left? A place where you can imagine yourself far, far away. Almost as if you’ve walked through the back of a wardrobe into Narnia. We can do that here.

Rotary Centennial Arboretum archway in winter
Rotary Centennial Arboretum

The Milwaukee River Greenway is a wondrous place and a treasure. A place where the wilderness in “urban wilderness” asserts itself. I’ve been exploring, both literally and figuratively, the concept of “urban wilderness” for many years. Thanks to the River Revitalization Foundation, this year I have been granted the honor of pursuing it as ARTservancy Artist in Residence in the Milwaukee River Greenway. ARTservancy is a collaboration between Gallery 224 in Port Washington and land trusts in the Milwaukee area. Watch for dispatches from 11 more ARTservancy residents in the coming year.

Let’s take a walk in a winter wonderland.  

The full moon setting over snow-covered Estabrook Park
The full moon setting over Estabrook Park
View of Gordon and Riverside Parks from Locust Street in winter snow
View of Gordon and Riverside Parks from Locust Street
Cyclist in snowy Estabrook Park
Cyclist in Estabrook Park
Mother and daughter in snow-covered Riverside Park
Mother and daughter in Riverside Park
Snowman, Estabrook Park
Snowman, Estabrook Park
Skiing the Oak Leaf Trail near Hubbard Park
Skiing the Oak Leaf Trail near Hubbard Park
Radio towers, Estabrook Park
Urban wilderness, Estabrook Park
A man walking among snow-covered trees in Estabrook Park
Solitude, Estabrook Park
Milwaukee River at Hubbard Park
Milwaukee River at Hubbard Park
Sunrise through snowy trees at Estabrook Park
Sunrise, Estabrook Park
Frozen pond, Estabrook Park
Frozen pond, Estabrook Park
Hubbard Park in winter
Hubbard Park
Skiing on the Oak Leaf Trail at Riverside Park
Oak Leaf Trail at Riverside Park
Full moon setting over Estabrook Park
Full moon setting over Estabrook Park
Heading down the stairs to the Estabrook Falls
Heading down to the Estabrook Falls
Riverside Park panorama in winter
Riverside Park panorama
The wild and scenic Milwaukee River!

Related stories:

Hiking the Milwaukee River: Our premier urban wilderness

A winter hike along the Milwaukee River

Fun and adventure … at Estabrook Falls

Eddee Daniel is a board member of Preserve Our Parks and currently serves as Artist in Residence in the Milwaukee River Greenway. His personal website is www.eddeedaniel.com. You can see more of his Milwaukee River Greenway images in his Flickr album.