Smells delicious, can't wait to add it to salads with a bit of olive oil.

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Esch Beach Lake Michigan Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore Evening Light Steep slopes and beach tansies in the evening light Dunes of Sleeping Bear Sharing some of my favorites of Sleeping Bear Dunes

My Motto. Where is your next adventure? What was your last adventure? Leland, Michigan Next planned adventure Banff, CA and Glacier National park Montana

Trillium grow in my front lawn - not grass. Keeping it beautiful, keeping it natural. Diversity of species. No fertilizer necessary.

Violets and dandelion are both edible. Some I use fresh and some dried. If you had to survive would you know how to use your local natural grown edible plants. We often read about it, but why not practice?

Morel hunting not going as planned. Found several pounds of false morels. Some enjoy these, but they can become toxic and cause organ damage. I am not daring enough to try. Would you?

Was fortunate enough to travel to Nicaragua. Boating on this beautiful freshwater lake surrounded by volcanoes was interesting. The guide made it clear if we wanted to buy an island a sale could be made.

Winters grips can be seen on North Manitou Island with snow covering the perched dunes. The ice in the passage has melted but winter's low light remains. Spring is a special season, the beginning of light,

Art class

Glacier National Park - Apgar Lookout Trail

The snow has melted and the Tom's are strutting their stuff, looking for love. I love their colors. The sun brings out the iridescence of blues, purples and greens in their feathers. My husband the hunter

Peace from the beach

Appreciating the rare opportunity to see the top of Arenal. Beauty and danger, adventure and relaxation.

Winter light

Costa Rica

Resplendent Quetzal Bell Bird Fig Tree Coast Rica, as always a great adventure. The first picture is of the Resplendent Quetzal which for me made the trip. Birders come from around the world to see this

Lake Michigan from the Old Indian Trail Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore Park Ghost forest, and in far background South Manitou Island's Perched Dunes

End of the 2018 ice. Ice Tree Shadow

Yes, this is an AR15, in the hands of an 18 year old. He was raised with guns, bow and arrows, hunting and target shooting. Gun safety was taught at a young age. Responsible gun use was emphasized. He