Tag Archives: Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore

Vol XVII – #138 – Slow Down

Keith Burnham    August 16, 2017    6 Comments on Vol XVII – #138 – Slow Down

I love seeing our wildlife along the way and especially when they safely make their way across our roads. Everyone seems to drive at a minimum, the speed limit.  I have reached an age where driving a little slower is safer for me. I also get tailgated a lot, most often by out of state cars.  I pull off to the… Read more »

Vol XVII – #137 – Riverview

Keith Burnham    August 15, 2017    1 Comment on Vol XVII – #137 – Riverview

This summer has provided us with a lot of beautiful days. A great number of those days the clouds provided the effects. Below is my Shore Station being upgraded and repaired after 17 years of supporting my 19ft Sea Ray.  For any of you out  there who need the same, this outfit is a great one to call.  Ask for John Stephenson. … Read more »

Vol XVII – #136 – Meggen’s Monday

Meggen Watt Petersen    August 14, 2017    4 Comments on Vol XVII – #136 – Meggen’s Monday

One of the hidden gems in the Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore is Tucker Lake. It’s a quiet place to paddle (no motors allowed), listen to the birds, see an occasional eagle or loon, and admire the numerous lilies. I’m also sharing a favorite of the Joy from this week.   

Vol XVII – #071 – Setting Up

Keith Burnham    June 9, 2017    4 Comments on Vol XVII – #071 – Setting Up

A perfect day to set-up the tents for the wine festival, sunny, warm and no wind. Below: I’m guessing a1977 International scout in fantastic condition. The ’77s were manufactured with rust pitted steel shipped over from Japan. For some obscure reason after being advised not to use the steel, IH Fort Wayne used it anyway.  The result was 100% of the… Read more »

Vol XVII – #067 – Meggen’s Monday

Meggen Watt Petersen    June 5, 2017    7 Comments on Vol XVII – #067 – Meggen’s Monday

  An elevated view: last week I had an amazing opportunity – to fly in a seaplane over my favorite place on earth! Inspired and windblown (yes, the windows were open the entire flight; remove the lens hood…). Many thanks to Brian Bishop for graciously making it happen and to NMC for the use of the sea plane. I hope… Read more »

Vol XVII – #066 A Lazy Hazy Day

Keith Burnham    June 4, 2017    No Comments on Vol XVII – #066 A Lazy Hazy Day

  A not so beautiful day in the Land of Delight.  After a strong and loud thunder and lightning storm… dense fog this morning. Finally clearing late this afternoon.   .