Happy New Year! This weekend we saw mild temps (above freezing) and low to no wind, which made ideal hiking conditions. The stretch along the north edge of Pyramid Point, accessed by Bohemian Road, is a new favorite (or an old favorite, for many). The dune continues to erode, with active water run-off (and residual snow), which produced cinnamon-roll-like sand… Read more »
(Report by Jim) Welcome to 2021! To start the year out right, we spent the better part of this morning mopping up some leaking water in the basement. That left a little time to go up to Lighthouse West Natural Area for a short hike. (Leelanau Conservancy, right off Cathead Bay Dr., right before the entrance to Leelanau State Park)Â … Read more »
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 “I love to go a-wandering, along the mountain track, and as I go, I love to sing, my knapsack on my back…” so many times I’ve sung Happy Wanderer at Sunday Night Sings. It comes to mind when I am on a beautiful elevated trail such as the Empire Bluff Trail. Today’s photos offer glimpses of an amazing and… Read more »
(Report by Jim) Hike up to the Clay Cliffs again today with my daughter for some cliff time. I promised not to stop for long periods to take photos, so I took some on the run with a long exposure. I love it when I can capture something painterly with my camera. The Supermoon came up across the north end… Read more »