The strong waves on Lake Superior earlier this week rearranged the driftwood and rocks on the beaches providing a new look and a chance to discover interesting finds.
New Driftwood Treasure
Picture of the Day for October 4, 2018
The sunshine looked very deceiving since the strong breeze and low temperature had the wind chills below freezing, but it still was nice to be the first to the beach area after a storm seeing no tracks in the sand. At least no human prints as there was bird tracks of various sizes in the wet sand.
Beach After the Storm
Picture of the Day for October 3, 2018
The waters of Lake Superior normally feels very cool and refreshing but today the 60 degree water temperature was warmer than the air temperature, but I still rather enjoy the lake from shore and find warmer water from my shower instead.
Cool Day at the Lake
Picture of the Day for September 29, 2018
Winter was trying to take a nibble out of autumn with a few snowflakes in the sky as the temperature dropped to freezing this morning.
Bite of Winter
Picture of the Day for September 28, 2018
With the wind, the peek-a-boo sun and cooler temperature, a wade in the water probably would be too shocking and the lake would be better enjoyed from the shore.
Fall Day at Lake Superior
Picture of the Day for September 20, 2018
Numerous waves of storm rolled through today, some bringing strong winds or heavy rains. Weather like that can churn the water up on even big lakes like Lake Superior, like on this beach where the beach has disappeared under the rolling sandy waves and won’t be a day to try swimming there either.
No Swimming
Picture of the Day for September 18, 2018
The mist in the air today wasn’t from splashing waves but from clouds instead. A walk along the shore of Lake Superior is fun even on a cloudy day although I prefer a sunny day.
View from Esrey Point
Picture of the Day for September 15, 2018
With water temperature around 60 degrees, a dip in Lake Superior would feel very refreshing as the heat index approached 100 today.
Wading in Lake Superior
Picture of the Day for September 14, 2018
A boat trip on Lake Superior would have felt nice today with the cooler temperatures coming from the water surface to provide some relief from the warm day. Raspberry Island Lighthouse was ready for use by the end of 1862 but when more lighthouse assistant keepers were stationed on the island, the Lighthouse Service remodeled the building from the ground up in 1906 using parts of the older structure.
Raspberry Island Lighthouse
Picture of the Day for September 11, 2018
The wind was blowing a little stronger today which can cause a surf on lakes and those waves can carve out sea caves in the softer sandstone bedrock. Waves can thunder and boom in the sea caves when the surf is heavy and the Ojibwe tribe interpreted this noise as the sound of evil spirits and may be how Devil’s Island received it name.
Sea Caves on Devil’s Island
