I have been on Lake Superior ice a few times, but I wouldn’t walk on this ice with open water like some people were doing. The water is rather chilly if I would break through the ice even if the water is not real deep by shore.
Ice By the Beach
Picture of the Day for March 9, 2022
With the wind chills below zero again, winter isn’t releasing its grip today but maybe next week will bring warmer conditions.
Winter’s Grip
Picture of the Day for March 1, 2022
It will take a number of days above freezing before this fishing boat will be able to break free of the ice and sail on Lake Superior again.
Frozen in Place
Picture of the Day for January 27, 2022
Today I saw white rolling across the landscape although it wasn’t white caps from waves but snow blowing across the road from the strong winds and a new coating of snow. The birds lined up at my bird feeders today were mostly purple finch and not any sea gulls from this beach scene.
Gulls at the Beach
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 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 July 30, 2021
The back side of these rustic buildings are on the water edge of the Cornucopia’s marina where commercial fishing boats as well as sailboats pass by on the water.
Rustic Marina Buildings
Picture of the Day for February 11, 2021
Seven years ago, it was sub-zero day like today when I visited the ice caves on Lake Superior. And since it was so cold outside, it was actually warmer inside an ice cave and my camera lens would fog up each time I ventured into one. I also needed the hand warmer packets to keep my camera batteries working.
Cold Ice Cave Visit
Picture of the Day for February 9, 2021
Another cold winter day is probably helping to form ice on Lake Superior, although since there was open water last week is this area, the ice caves are closed. There are other areas were the ice is thick enough that you can walk on Lake Superior to view the ice formations. Since some of the hikes to view the ice caves involve a four mile or longer walk, one might appreciate some hot chocolate after hours in the frigid air like these two people (the two little spots in the lower left corner of the photo).
Frigid Ice Walk
Picture of the Day for June 14, 2020
Although some churches have opened with a limited number of people attending, others still remain closed on this Sunday morning due to the current pandemic. St Mary’s Orthodox Church in Cornucopia was settled in 1909 by Eastern European immigrants who settled in Northern Wisconsin because of the good farming conditions.
St. Mary’s Orthodox Church
