Kettle Moraine State Forest W329 N846 Co. C Delafield, WI 53018 |
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July 1, 2007 Waukesha County
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A highlight of my trip to Lapham Peak was the wonderful observation tower atop the highest point in Waukesha County (1,233 ft). The second level was at tree top height, while the top deck gave an outstanding view of the surrounding countryside. Deer nose bot flies (Cephenemyia) were congregating on the wooden beams just a little above tree top height. Many wildflowers were in bloom along trails. Lapham Peak is 25 miles west of Milwaukee and 1 mile south of Interstate 94 near Delafield, on County Highway C. |
Cephenemyia (a deer nose bot fly) |
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(View of the surrounding countryside from the top of the observation tower) |