Massive ice columns can be found on south shore of Lake Superior and inside this column was running water. Although the ice had the flowing water hidden, it could be heard. And that wasn’t such a good thing listening to flowing water in the cold temperature since it was several miles back to a port-a-potty!
Flowing Column
With more snow on Monday, I think this tractor should get off the back of the truck and get a blade or bucket so it can clear a path for the truck. But maybe the tractor has the right ideal; just give up on clearing snow and stay as far away from the snow as possible since the snow will just fall again and it is pointless to try to move it.
Smart Old Tractor
This rock reminded me of the upper jaw of an alligator, waiting to clamp down on me with its sharp teeth. And winter is chomping down again with more snowfall today so it is a good thing some people have off from work for the Presidents’ Day holiday. Although it will be more work for those who have to remove the snow one more time.
Icy Alligator
Mother Nature is putting on a magnificent show this year so thousands are flocking to the ice caves on Lake Superior near Cornucopia, Wisconsin because it the first time since 2009 that the ice was thick enough to walk on to visit the sea caves. There was quite the crowd yesterday and while not the traditional Valentine’s Day gift, for the couples that visited the caves, mother nature probably made an impression on their soul. And there were a few caves that sort of resembled a heart to walk through for a close up view of the ice formations.
Heart Ice
During this long, extra cold winter, many people are taking vacations to some place warmer, but apparently my brain has already been frozen since I went further north to look at ice.
But mother nature can turn ice into something very spectacular, transforming sea caves on Lake Superior shores into magnificent ice caves. And when you add the glow of a setting sun, it made the long, chilly walk worth the effort.
Glowing Ice Cave
With the economy these days, I know budget cuts need to be made, but poor little Johnny could get hurt if he jumped off the dock.
No Lifeguard
A winter orange sunrise or sunset might look warm but it was a might chilly at -18 this morning.
Winter Orange
The sunset was colorful again tonight as I watched it from the comforts of indoors and I was debating whether to brave the cold or not for a picture when my mom called and asked if I saw the sunset. I figured that meant I should get a picture but by the time I bundled up for the cold and hiked the distance to get past tree for a picture, the colorful sunset had vanished, leaving only a hint of the former display.
Winter Sunset
I’m not sure who is praying for snow and cold but I wished they would stop, especially the cold part with the propane and natural gas shortage. I think there are a lot of people in the area praying for warmer temperatures.
Praying for Warmer Temperatures
With more snow overnight and more on the way, the deer are probably happy to find fields of corn which haven’t been harvested yet. But the farmer probably wished he had got the corn harvested before the deep snow arrived.
Not Harvested
