Author Archives: Meggen Watt Petersen

Vol XVIII – #193 – Meggen’s Monday

    Monday’s photos are from within the Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore. I wasn’t the only one out there leaf-peeping. Some of the smaller lakes within the park are hidden gems. Then there was a rather large porcupine: several vehicles (mine included) gave this one plenty of space as he ambled down the road.          … Read more »

Vol XVIII – #186 – Meggen’s Monday

  When we travel, as I did over the last couple of weeks, we sometimes find ourselves in fishing villages comparable with the wonderful Fishtown in Leland. Today’s photos are from Fishtown (top) where the dam is wide open and lots of water spilling over; Peggy’s Cove, near Halifax, Nova Scotia (above); and Dipper Harbour near Saint John, New Brunswick… Read more »

Vol XVIII – #158 – Meggen’s Monday

  This weekend was a great time to take advantage of being outside. Especially if you find an unoccupied bench in the national park, and spend a few minutes taking in the view and the crisp, not-so-humid-anymore air. This bench is up the Bayview Trail, either from the trailhead on Thoreson Road, or from the new grassy Heritage Trail parking… Read more »

Vol XVIII – #144 – Meggen’s Monday

  On Saturday, I headed over to Good Harbor beach (651) because it looked like the northern lights just might be putting on a display. It was also cloudy with an almost-full moon illuminating the night sky. It was a quintessential up north evening, with a calm Lake Michigan, and a perfect moment for a beach bonfire and conversation. I… Read more »

Vol XVIII – #130 – Meggen’s Monday

We continue to enjoy the hot and hazy August days. There were plenty of boats on Lake Michigan on Sunday afternoon, enjoying calm waters. JP and I saw half a dozen bald eagles soaring over the western side of North Manitou Island. We visited the Port Oneida Fair on Saturday. Then the final Sunday Night Sing of the season took… Read more »

Vol XVIII – #124 – Meggen’s Monday

How’s the fishing? That’s what a lot of people ask Joel Petersen, captain of Fishtown Preservation’s Joy. This time of year, when the water is warm, it’s a little slower (this is normal). It’ll pick back up in the fall. Photos by Meggen last week, while on vacation.         

Vol XVIII – #117 – Meggen’s Monday

This is what summer is all about: mild breeze, lee shores available for tubing or water skiing, and enough wind to putter around on a little sailboat. Enjoy, take a deep breath. Yes, Geoff and Joel took the Janice Sue out for a boat ride this weekend!