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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
The below normal temperatures yesterday would have made a chilly walk along the lake shore and it is not a lot warmer today yet. And you would want to be quick grabbing a pretty rock out of the water since the water temperature is only 37ºF today.
Chilly Beach Walk
I’m not sure if March is going out like a lion or lamb. It is above freezing, but it is a dark and wet day so not very springlike at all. With all the rain the last two days, I don’t see the ducks in the pond today as they probably went somewhere dry instead. At least the wind is blowing roaring like a lion as it did the previous night but no sunny walks on the beach today.
Wet Walk on the Beach
