Category Archives: Lake Michigan

Vol XVII – #243 – Sunrise in Fishtown

Keith Burnham    November 30, 2017    1 Comment on Vol XVII – #243 – Sunrise in Fishtown

Our day began with sunshine and very windy. As the morning progressed the clouds moved in. Tomorrow… December      

Vol XVII – #241 – 50+ Degrees and Mostly Cloudy

Jim Burnham    November 28, 2017    No Comments on Vol XVII – #241 – 50+ Degrees and Mostly Cloudy

After overnight winds 35 to 40 mph… a nice sunrise.  The temperature soared into upper 50’s.  A nice day.        

Vol XVII – #240 – Meggen’s Monday

Meggen Watt Petersen    November 27, 2017    1 Comment on Vol XVII – #240 – Meggen’s Monday

  A lone kite surfer enjoyed the fading sunlight and an end-of-season splash through the waves rolling in to Van’s Beach on Sunday. I spoke with kite surfer Mr. Larsen when he came ashore, and he admitted he was wearing three wetsuits to stay warm. (It was chilly just standing there, and I tried to warm up by an intrepid couple’s… Read more »

Vol XVII – #239 – Along the Way to the Christmas Tree Store

Keith Burnham    November 26, 2017    1 Comment on Vol XVII – #239 – Along the Way to the Christmas Tree Store

   Kolarik’s Christmas Tree Farm was pretty busy this weekend    

Vol XVII – #238 – A Bay View

Jim Burnham    November 25, 2017    No Comments on Vol XVII – #238 – A Bay View

Report by Jim Great hike with Erin scouting the Bay View trail on the Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore circuit. This one is just south of the road to Pyramid Point. Take Port Oneida Rd. and take a left onto Miller Rd. to the turnabout. Weather didn’t cooperate with a heavy wind and low temperatures, but the view didn’t disappoint… Read more »

Vol XVII – #237 – Pajamas, Holly Pop and the Beach

Jim Burnham    November 24, 2017    1 Comment on Vol XVII – #237 – Pajamas, Holly Pop and the Beach

Report by Jim Leland was crowded this morning, with the pajama sale and Holly Pop going on. Everyone but me got up super early to get in on the action. Lots of action as well down on the beach. Hope your day after Thanksgiving was a pleasant one. ♥

Vol XVII – #235 – The Day Before Thanksgiving

Keith Burnham    November 22, 2017    6 Comments on Vol XVII – #235 – The Day Before Thanksgiving

Falling Waters Lodge is being upgraded inside and out with new furniture, utilities and at the moment, a new roof. Looking forward to arrival of family.                      

Vol XVII – #234 – The Way the Day Began

Keith Burnham    November 21, 2017    1 Comment on Vol XVII – #234 – The Way the Day Began

  The wind howled throughout the night and is still howling. The morning arrived with a beautiful blue sky.  The clouds moved in by noon along with falling temperatures. Winter like weather promised for Thanksgiving.