The winds today are blowing in extra cold temperatures across the snow covered ground. I rather see a gentle breeze blowing across the lake on a warmer day instead.
Gentle Breeze at Esrey Point
Picture of the Day for January 1, 2017
Some of top 2017 New Year’s Resolutions are get healthy, get organized, live life to the fullest, learn new hobbies, save more money, travel and read more. Maybe another should be to take time to appreciate nature’s marvels.
Aurora Borealis Over Lake Superior
Picture of the Day for November 30, 2016
The end of November was a cool gray day, the typical November weather, even through the month ended up being the second warmest on record. Earlier in the month, people might have ventured out to the lake more than at the end of the month, to view places like Esrey Park on Lake Superior.
Esrey Park
Picture of the Day for October 30, 2016
The cloudy month has limited the number of sunsets visible and so on a recent trip to Upper Michigan, only one brief sunset was seen but it reflect color in the wet sand on the beach.
Superior Sunset
Picture of the Day for October 28, 2016
The windy days can help dry the laundry on the lines, but it does cause waves and make a rougher ride on the water. And stormy days are why lighthouses were so important in the past as a navigation aid. The Eagle Harbor lighthouse was built in 1851 and replaced with the present red brick structure in 1871. A fog signal was added in 1895 to the lighthouse complex.
Eagle Harbor Lighthouse
Picture of the Day for October 15, 2016
The October weekends bring some people out looking at the autumn colors and viewing on a beach, they might do some agate hunting or just find that special pretty rock.
Autumn Beach
Picture of the Day for October 10, 2016
The warmest day of the week, with highs in the upper 60s, may find man and beast taking one last kayaking trip on Lake Superior before the November gales come in. I think the dog needs a life vest to be on the big lake.
Kayaking on Lake Superior
Picture of the Day for September 15, 2016
The thunderstorms today triggered more flash flood warnings and peaceful streams and calm creeks can become fast moving destructive waters. In July, this little stream showed nature’s powerful force from nearly 10 inches of rain that fell as it wiped out the Saxon Harbor and campground that was directly behind me. Some boats and camping vehicles were washed out into Lake Superior, with over 85 boats damaged or destroyed. It is estimated that it will take more than two years to rebuilt the harbor, but no amount of time will bring back the man’s life also lost that day.
Calm Before the Flood
Picture of the Day for September 2, 2016
The holiday weekend has many people heading to cabins and to the lakes to enjoy the last big fling of summer.
On the Shore of Lake Superior
Picture of the Day for August 23, 2016
People are not the only ones that like to stroll and play on the beach on a warm summer day as this cutie was pushing sand with its nose creating its version of sand castles and rolling in the wet sand and rocks.
Beach Dog
