It packed a punch, had 100 mph straight-line winds, 4.25 " inch hail, and did many millions in damage to the region.It was the third system to push through that day, and by far the most powerful that

Blue ice in Mackinac Michigan. Unusual pile up at the straights of Mackinac. Hundreds of people climbed the piles, with the Mackinac bridge in the background. Cloudless sky, and grips of winter letting

Eban Ice Caves in Eben Junction. Michigan's Upper Penninsula Winter Fun The ice caves form each winter as water seeps through the walls of the Rock River Gorge. Located off M94 in Eben Junction. The trail

January 16th I was driving back to northern Michigan after dropping my daughter off in Detroit. The day was long, 4 1/2 hours drive each direction, and slushy wet snow from Lansing to Detroit. As I merged

In the spring my yard is a sea of blue. Today it is buried in a couple of feet of snow. I love the change of seasons and look forward to my flower on the coldest, windiest and snowy days. No spring, I

Lots of snow, then a melt, followed by a hard freeze makes for the perfect back woods swamp skiing adventure. Lots of interesting tracks! I am on on hunt to see a Pine Marten or Fisher in my neck of the

From Costa Rica

Cross country skiiing came across these tracks, which were rather unusual. I am used to seeing deer, coyote, fix, otter, squirrel, rabbit and rare bobcat tracks, but these were different. They might be

Cross country skiing the VASA trail in Traverse City. Michigan on a day when it is 5 degrees farenheit and wind chills -20. Eye lashes freeze, and watch one another for frostbite, but the trail is gorgeous

Winter Frost

Enjoying a beautiful morning walk on Mackinac Island in Lake Huron. Arch Rock is a favorite stopping point. The island doesn't allow vehicles so all traffic is by foot, bike or horse-drawn carriage. Once

The Great Burn Out occurred in 1900. The Chaboiganing Band of Ottawa and Chippewa Indians had a year-round settlement until Fred Ming and his deputies removed all villagers from the land he now claimed

Winter Soltice

Living large in Costa Rico...thanks to a really great crypto year.

Happy Winter

Cross Country Skied out to edge of swamp to pic up trail camera. Sure enough was buried deeply by snow. The usual suspects were on the camera, several deer, chickadees, porcupines but this image was different.

Evening colors

One final discussion about cryptocurrencies before heading off to college. Oh how I will miss this. The nest will be empty.

Reflections

A good day for drying sheets