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First aidEast and West Bass Lake LbNA #30927 (ARCHIVED)

Owner:Adoptable
Plant date:May 12, 2007
Location:
City:Florence
County:Florence
State:Wisconsin
Boxes:2
Planted by:Majestic Damselfly
Found by: Middle Sister
Last found:May 29, 2016
Status:FFFFFFFFFFF
Last edited:May 12, 2007
You will first need to locate East and West Bass Lakes in Homestead, Wisconsin. East Bass Lake is sometimes referred to as just Bass Lake. The earliest Homesteaders were almost 100% Swedish immigrants. Homestead, Wisconsin was approved as a township by the county Board in 1894. It was not until the next year, though, that the State Legislature approved the formation. At this time Homestead consisted of land encompassing present-day Aurora, Homestead, and part of Fence.

Homestead Towne Park is located on East Bass Lake. The land for this park was given by Reverend FR. McKeough. Turn onto the road that is the namesake of the donor. The park is small and has two campsites. You will come to a semi-circle of rocks, which is commonly used as one of the campsites. Head toward the water, making sure to pay attention to the number of wooden steps leading to the water’s edge. Turn left and follow the footpath taking four times the number of steps, you should be heading in a "northerly" direction. Looking towards the water you will see small trees entwined and looking as if they were dancing. Their entertaining arms stretch toward the water. Not ashamed, they show their skinny legs. Look under the tree standing on its tiptoes.

Unlike Homestead Park, West Bass Lake has a larger camping area and is part of the Florence County Park system. West Bass also has a nice swimming area and plenty of room to play and barbeque. Begin your journey at the place where boats come and go. Like East Bass, there is a foot trail near the water’s edge. Go in the opposite direction from the East Bass trail. You will soon come to a large clearing of trees where there is a clear view of the lake. Campers use these spots to anchor their boats when not in use. Each has a trail up the hill to a campsite. Continue in the direction you were going until you reach the second clearing. There on your right will be a whitish 2 ½ foot tall stump. The trail is beautiful and continues to the swampy inlet. Head back the way you came. This time going three times the number of steps counted before. Unlike the young trees yearning for the water’s attention, you will find a large, old tree leaning away from the water. His legs are firmly planted and he is too bashful to show his feet. Once you’ve found what your looking for, enjoy the walking path or try your luck fishing from the boat landing dock or from one of the clearings along the path.