Much needed rain is coming down but I don’t want it falling on my head although these lily pads probably don’t mind the rain.
Lily Pads
Picture of the Day for August 27, 2021
The Siskiwit River, with a series of cascades, is a nice place to spend a summer day, especially when some person take a ride down the natural water slide.
The Siskiwit River
Picture of the Day for August 26, 2021
The little red squirrels haven’t harvested all these pine cones yet. The pine cones look like claws on a monster’s paw.
Pine Cone Hanging On
Picture of the Day for August 25, 2021
The other day when I was at a small waterfall, there was “nots” around the edge of the ravine. The tiny blue Forget-me-not wildflower and the orange Spotted Touch-me-not were both blooming. The Spotted Touch-me-not is an important nectar source for the Ruby-throated Hummingbird and they can use their long slender beaks to reach to the base of the plant’s long tubular blossom.
Spotted Touch-Me-Not
Picture of the Day for August 24, 2021
This barn has seen better days but it would have provided some shelter from today’s rain and lightning.
Tired Old Barn
Picture of the Day for August 23, 2021
The wind was gusting this afternoon so if the brake wasn’t on this old windmill, it would have been pumping a lot of water but not enough to water the corn field. The first Aermotor windmill was sold in 1888 and there was widespread use of the distinctive wind pumps on ranches and farms throughout the United States.
Old Aermotor Windmill
Picture of the Day for August 22, 2021
Today was a nice summer day with blue skies and enough wind to keep the bugs away. And a hike along the shore of Lake Superior by the sea caves would be a great Sunday adventure.
Sunday Superior Stroll
Picture of the Day for August 21, 2021
Enjoying a sunset over the lake is a nice way to end the day on a weekend outing.
Lake Superior Sunset
Picture of the Day for August 20, 2021
The roads were filled with campers and boats heading to the lake today. There is a last push for summer adventures this weekend as school starts for some next week.
Heading for the Lake
Picture of the Day for August 19, 2021
With some needed rain approaching tomorrow night, farmers will be hurrying to get the hay baled before it gets wet.
Field of Round Hay Bales
