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Gull Prairie Preserve

I was going through some of my photos from this year. I found this batch I never looked at after taking them. They are from…
Entrance to Ft. Custer National Cemetery

Fort Custer National Cemetery

Fort Custer National Cemetery is located between Battle Creek and Augusta, Michigan. The fort was named after General George Armstrong Custer, a native of the…
Lower Woodcock Lake

Lower Woodcock Lake Preserve and Esch Rd Beach

Last Saturday was a beautiful day. We had already kayaked in the morning, but wanted to explore a bit more to take advantage of the…
Color at the OCC Kayak Launch Site

Finally Back on the Lake – Fall Colors

It has been a long absence from the lake. I had back surgery earlier this year. As a result, I have been restricted from jogging,…
Drooping Impatiens

Recovery of Impatiens

I love impatiens, but they demand constant watering, especially if left in the sun. Our poor impatiens plant has at times been ignored as shown…
View of Green Lake

Interlochen Center for the Arts – A Walking Tour

Our cabin is within walking distance of the Interlochen Center for the Arts, but I’ve never taken any photos there. So, the other day, as…
Daisies and Asters

Keystone Rapids Trail – Part 3

We’re on the final leg of the hike at Keystone Rapids Trail. For the first two posts see Part 1 and Part 2. There is…
Purple Loosestrife

Keystone Rapids Trail – Part 2

Today I want to continue showing images from my hike on the Keystone Rapids Trail. See Part 1 here and Part 3 here. Here we…
Black Eyed Susan

Keystone Rapids Trail – Part 1

The Keystone Rapids Trail is just south Traverse City, MI, just 1.5 miles east of Chums Corner. (Chums Corner is at the intersection of US-31…