Notorious gangster Al Capone sought refuge from the heat of Chicago summers and the relentless pursuit of law enforcement in the tranquil northern Wisconsin wilderness. One of his favorite hideouts was Pike Lake. Intrigued by this historical connection, I ventured down backroads to the site, only to be met with a discouraging “No Trespassing” sign. Once a popular tourist attraction, the hideout is now closed to the public.
Feeling a pang of disappointment akin to Geraldo Rivera’s frustration with Scarface’s safe, I continued my journey south to the town of Couderay. There, I stumbled upon the ruins of an old stone building. I couldn’t help but wonder if Capone himself had ever visited this mysterious structure. Now, it stands as a relic of a bygone era.
While I may not have reached my original destination, I found unexpected intrigue in the remnants of the past. I have learned that I might not get to where I wanted to go, but I will sometimes end up where I was meant to go.
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