Category: Picture of the Day

Picture of the Day for September 9, 2018

Some of the historical sites and parks in the area probably had more visitors on this nice Sunday day before the winter season arrives. Split Rock Lighthouse was completed in 1910 and the light shone until 1969.  Now it is restored to its 1920s appearance so visitors are  offered a glimpse of lighthouse life in this remote and spectacular setting.

Split Rock Lighthouse

Split Rock Lighthouse

Picture of the Day for September 3, 2018

In 1884, Congress created the Labor Day holiday, which came about because workers felt they were spending too many hours (60 to 70) on the job. The holiday today for many people marks the end of summer with outings and barbecuing, but also Labor Day sales so retail workers end up working more on the holiday instead of having the day off.  So maybe we should get back to the original spirit of the holiday by not working and getting away from the daily grind by disconnecting from electronics while enjoying some of nature’s beauty.

Mouth of the Baptism River

Mouth of the Baptism River

Picture of the Day for August 31, 2018

It appears that the oak trees may be masting this year, meaning they are dropping a lot of acorns. At least it felt like I was walking on a bunch of marbles on my path through the woods today.  Weather conditions, such as spring frost, summer droughts and fall rains, play a big part on when oak trees produce a lot of acorn. The extra acorns means there might be some acorns not eaten and can germinate into trees as only about 1 in 10,000 becomes a tree.  But the downfall of the extra acorns can also mean a surge in populations of rodents, small mammals and deer, which in turn can lead to an increase in ticks causing a spike in Lyme disease the two years following a good acorn crop.

Extra Acorns

Extra Acorns