The geese probably weren’t the only ones enjoying the water on this hot day, even the chilly waters of Lake Superior would be rather refreshing and a quick way to cool down.
Geese on the Big Lake
Picture of the Day for July 10, 2021
Another summer weekend will have people visiting parks, including Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore, which make the news last month when some boaters captured video of a 200 foot part of the cliff that broke off and fell into Lake Superior. The cliffs in the park range from 50 feet to 200 feet above the lake. In 2019, a group of kayakers narrowly escaped injury from another collapse of the cliffs.
Cliffs at Pictured Rocks
Picture of the Day for June 5, 2021
On a hot Saturday afternoon with the temperature reaching 95, this beach probably has a lot more visitors even if the Lake Superior water temperature is still in the middle 40s.
Sand Point Beach
Picture of the Day for May 30, 2021
This beach had more than just people enjoying the view as this dog was checking out the waves but it didn’t like getting its paws wet from the chilly water.
Enjoying the Beach
Picture of the Day for May 29, 2021
This empty beach probably will have more visitors on this holiday weekend enjoying the view while walking on sand and looking for a pretty piece of driftwood
Beach Driftwood
Picture of the Day for March 7, 2021
The snow is continuing to melt as well as the lake ice and in less than three weeks, the freighter ships will return to Lake Superior and this tug boat will resume its duties after its winter layup.
Off Work for the Winter
Picture of the Day for February 27, 2021
The temperature finally reached the 40 degree mark which caused more melting of the snow and ice off my roof, but none of the icicles were as huge as these on the rock cliffs along the shore of Lake Superior.
Large Icicles on Lake Shore
Picture of the Day for February 22, 2021
Although I haven’t seen that the ice road between Bayfield and Madeline Island is officially open, I have noticed on the webcam, a number of vehicles driving across the ice. The 1.9 mile ice road is an extension of County Highway H during most winters, which is lined by Christmas trees and crosses Lake Superior. It is a different feeling traveling across the ice road listening to the cracking of the ice.
Temporary County Road H
Picture of the Day for February 13, 2021
I’m not sure I would be quite so dedicated to get down on the ice for a photo as I might have in the past, especially this weekend with possible -45 wind chills. I might wait until it gets above zero before wandering around the ice formations.
Cold Photography
Picture of the Day for February 12, 2021
The ferries between Bayfield and Madeline Island stopped running last week and until the ice is thick enough to drive on, the transportation across Lake Superior is provided by wind sleds. Wind sleds are powered by two big fans to propel across the ice. This 24 seat wind sled, Ice Angel IV, carries supplies and people back and forth from the island. At least there is some wind protection but I imagine it is a cold two mile ride in the sub-zero temperatures.
Ice Angel IV
