Tag: Michigan

Peggy’s Feeders

While watching the Cornell Bird FeederCams, it got me to thinking about the very creative set up my mom Peggy has in her backyard in Michigan for feeding birds.  She's been watching and feeding birds for as long as I can remember, and I owe her for passing on her passion for nature and gardening … Continue reading Peggy’s Feeders

Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore

Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore is one of those places you go to that makes you realize how beautiful and naturally diverse our country is.  On the northwestern shore of Lake Michigan are stunning, glacially formed bluffs that overlook Lake Michigan.  The shoreline is a hilly, varied landscape where you can find rivers, clear lakes, … Continue reading Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore

Family Trip to Glen Arbor, MI/Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore

This past summer we took a trip up to the Glen Arbor/Sleeping Bear Dunes area of Michigan with our 2 teenage boys.  I'm always amazed with the beautiful and interesting places we have visited all over the US.  Conveniently for us, this one is practically in our backyard.  Sleeping Bear Dunes NL was even voted "America's … Continue reading Family Trip to Glen Arbor, MI/Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore

Michigan Tamaracks in Fall

You can find the beautiful and interesting Tamarack tree (Larix laricina) in Michigan. They are also known as the Eastern Larch. The Tamarack tree is a member of the pine family, and looks like most pine trees, except with one important difference; it loses its needles every fall making it a "deciduous conifer." It thrives … Continue reading Michigan Tamaracks in Fall

Brrr, it’s Cold

As expected, we sunk down below freezing Tuesday night. Glad I got the last of the vegetables harvested. Surprisingly, many of the garden plants actually looked pretty good in the morning, but we'll see after 2 days of below freezing temperatures overnight. I ended up leaving the single perfect rosebud on the plant. In the … Continue reading Brrr, it’s Cold

Seward Johnson Sculptures in Cadillac, MI

On a quick trip to Cadillac, Michigan, I had the chance to see this year's Seward Johnson Sculpture Exhibit that is on display throughout town through Labor Day.   This downloadable brochure shows the map and activities that go along with this year's display.   Take a walk, ride your bike, enjoy these amazing bronze statues.  Well worth the trip!! … Continue reading Seward Johnson Sculptures in Cadillac, MI