Hoar frost on the Lake Leelanau Narrows — Michigan in Pictures

The Narrows, photo by Mark Smith “The Narrows” refers to the narrow section between North & South Lake Leelanau between these two joined lakes. The bridge that Mark was standing on yesterday morning to take this stunning photo of the hoarfrost before it burned off was originally constructed in 1864, shortly after the founding of … Continue reading Hoar frost on the Lake Leelanau Narrows — Michigan in Pictures

New Wolves Released at Isle Royale — Michigan in Pictures

Little Hawk Island Sunset, photo by Carl TerHaar mLive reports that a pair of new wolves have been released on Isle Royale in an effort to control a exploding moose population that threatens to overwhelm one of Michigan’s most unique ecosystems. Late Wednesday, two gray wolves were taken from the Grand Portage Indian Reservation in … Continue reading New Wolves Released at Isle Royale — Michigan in Pictures

Walking on the Moon: The Apollo Capsule in Grand Rapids — Michigan in Pictures

Now That Was Just Weird by Daniel E Johnson July 20th is 49th anniversary of our first steps on the moon. The Mix 95.7 Grand Rapids tells the story of the Apollo capsule in front of the Grand Rapids Public Museum: It turns out that the capsule is an actual Apollo Capsule, but it wasn’t […] … Continue reading Walking on the Moon: The Apollo Capsule in Grand Rapids — Michigan in Pictures

The Firefly Boom of 2018 — Michigan in Pictures

Faerie by Brian Laskowski The Great Lakes Echo shared a feature from Great Lakes Today entitled Ideal Conditions for Firefly Boom. It says (in part): Whether you call it a lightning bug or a firefly or perhaps by its scientific name, Lampyridae, chances are you’ve had some experience with the tiny flying insect that flashes […] … Continue reading The Firefly Boom of 2018 — Michigan in Pictures

Happy Independence Day, Michigan! — Michigan in Pictures

Bay City Independence Day Celebration, photo by Charles Bonham Happy 4th of July everyone! View Charles’s photo bigger and see more in his Bay City Michigan album. via Happy Independence Day, Michigan! — Michigan in Pictures