Mamma Loon from South end of Lake

Photos from Jane Shoup

Jane, our neighbor across the lake, has been taking photos of the loons the last week or so.  As some of you know, Mamma Loon…
Gate to Boardwalk Cottage

More from Mackinac Island

Although the ferry ride to the island was quite chilly (we rode on top so we could get the best views), the day was sunny…
Mackinac Bridge from Below

A Trip to Mackinac Island

I hate to admit it, but, I had never been to Mackinac Island before this spring.  Why?  I’ve no idea other than it never floated…
How Many Turtles?

Back on the Lake!

Its been too long.  I’m sorry to have been away so long.  But, it is finally spring at the lake.  These were taken two weeks…
High Alter of Santa Maria in Traspontina

Churches of Rome Website

I received a message a while back from Ralph Conde who is working on a website http://www.churches-of-rome.info.  He has visited about 80 of the churches in…
Day Farmhouse

Sleeping Bear in the Winter

Hello.  I’m finally back.  Sorry for being gone for so long.  Today I took a trip from Interlochen to Sleeping Bear Dunes.  I’ve been there…

Fall Color Around Leelanau Peninsula

We did manage to hit the peak color in the area this last weekend.  We did a couple hikes and got some photos to share.…

Botanic Gardens at TC Commons

We discovered a real gem at TC Commons last weekend, the Botanic Gardens.  We stopped at the visitor center and were offered a free guided…
Rose Watching the Sunset

Night Sky

Both Friday and Saturday evenings looked to be good for star gazing.  I headed over to the Green Lake boat launch to see the sunset…
And Apples, Too

Christmas Cove Farms

Rose and I drove to Northport Saturday specifically to find the Christmas Cove Farms.  They specialized in heirloom apples, all those apples that aren’t grown…