Author Archives: Meggen Watt Petersen

Vol XX – #029 – Meggen’s Monday

Today’s images are from Meggen’s iPhone X and a long walk on Sleeping Bear Point. The beaches are open, and after a couple miles there were fewer footprints. Above photos, looking northward from the point. Below, looking south. Much of the point is roped off to protect the nesting grounds of the piping plover – I saw about a dozen… Read more »

Vol XX – #015 – Meggen’s Monday

I recall (decades ago) playing on the northern shore of Lake Leelanau and hearing the waves in Lake Michigan. We would never go over to “the big lake” unless it was wavy, then went to body surf. It was fun. Today we have very strong winds (up to 37 mph) and the associated rollers aimed right at the breakwater.  … Read more »

Vol XX – #008 – Meggen’s Monday

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Vol XX – #001- Meggen’s Monday

    Big waves on a Monday morning, Good Harbor Bay.       The Leland Report calendars are now $5 each +$2 shipping! All book orders get a free 2020 calendar until further notice. The 2020 Leland Report Calendar is available for $5+$2 shipping! Click on the following link to order. There is a special on the Book+Calendar combination… Read more »

Vol XIX – #351 – Meggen’s Monday

Today, a glimpse or two of familiar places this week: the path to Van’s Beach, looking away from the lake; and the harbor breakwater, a few days ago when the lake was plenty rough. Top photo is from 2018 when sheets of blue ice piled up near the Mackinac Bridge. Please pause to take a deep breath, wherever you are…. Read more »