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Seeing Beauty in the Everyday World
Northwest Michigan
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2–3 minutesLower Woodcock Lake Preserve and Esch Rd Beach
Read More →: Lower Woodcock Lake Preserve and Esch Rd BeachLast Saturday was a beautiful day. We had already kayaked in the morning, but wanted to explore a bit more to take advantage of the weather and color. We chose to visit the Lower Woodcock Lake Nature Preserve, part of…
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2–3 minutesInterlochen Center for the Arts – A Walking Tour
Read More →: Interlochen Center for the Arts – A Walking TourOur 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 I walked through, I took out my phone to capture some images. What is Interlochen…
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1–2 minutesKeystone Rapids Trail – Part 3
Read More →: Keystone Rapids Trail – Part 3We’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 a lot of clover along the trail. It’s blossom has such a delicate color. Eventually…
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1–2 minutesKeystone Rapids Trail – Part 2
Read More →: Keystone Rapids Trail – Part 2Today I want to continue showing images from my hike on the Keystone Rapids Trail. See Part 1 here and Part 3 here. Here we are, back on the trail. You can just make out the river beyond the trees.…
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1–2 minutesKeystone Rapids Trail – Part 1
Read More →: Keystone Rapids Trail – Part 1The 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 and M-37.) The trail is contained within a 525 acre preserve along the Boardman River.…
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2–3 minutesBaldy Trail Arcadia Michigan
Read More →: Baldy Trail Arcadia MichiganThere is no shortage of places to view Lake Michigan from a high bluff. This post will share another hike with incredible vistas of the lake, Baldy Trail near Arcadia, Michigan. Here’s a link to further info. The trailhead is…
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1–2 minutesInspiration Point Scenic Overlook: A Stunning View of Lake Michigan
Read More →: Inspiration Point Scenic Overlook: A Stunning View of Lake MichiganLocated just north of Arcadia, Michigan, Inspiration Point Scenic Overlook offers spectacular views of Lake Michigan. The view is nothing short of spectacular. The expansive blue waters of Lake Michigan meet the horizon in a seamless blend of sky and…
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1–2 minutesMore from Historic Barns Park
Read More →: More from Historic Barns ParkIn my last post, I showed some of the flowers from the Koeze Stable Garden at Historic Barns Park. Today, I’ll show some more images from the rest of the grounds. For more information about the gardens, visit their website.…
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1–2 minutesKoeze Stable Garden at Historic Barns Park
Read More →: Koeze Stable Garden at Historic Barns ParkWithin the property of the former state hospital in Traverse City, MI, is a lovely botanic garden comprised of numerous garden areas. We recently visited the Koeze Stable Garden. We were there two years ago. See my post from that…
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1–2 minutesSee Historic Fishtown at Leland, MI
Read More →: See Historic Fishtown at Leland, MILeland, MI, is located on the west shore of the Leelanau Peninsula in northwest Michigan. Sandwiched between Main St. and Lake Michigan along the Leland River, a distance of less than 200 yards, is historic Fishtown. See a history of…
Mark Yancey
I’m Mark Yancey. I try to capture the everyday beauty around us all. It is amazing the things I see when I’ve got my camera in my hand that I might otherwise simply pass by. I also enjoy travel and share my travel photos here. If you have any questions or comments, please let me know.
