THE JAWS OF POINT BETSIE

The Jaws of Point Betsie, photo by Kristina Lishawa Photography Sweet shot of Michigan’s most photographed lighthouse, the Point Betsie Light just north of Frankfort. Kristina writes: Ordinarily, someone trying to take a photo from this angle would be pounded mercilessly into the break wall by crashing waves. Lake Michigan granted me an unusually calm […] … Continue reading THE JAWS OF POINT BETSIE

TIME FOR THE 2017 MICHIGAN ICE FESTIVAL!

dairyland, photo by Wilkinson Visual Wilkinson Visual writes that this photo shows David Hixenbaugh scrapping up dairyland on a blustery day out on the lakeshore. Great climbing, very unique features formed by the wind making for an exciting top out! The annual Michigan Ice Fest runs today through Sunday (Feb 15-19, 2017) in Munising. It’s … Continue reading TIME FOR THE 2017 MICHIGAN ICE FESTIVAL!

FEBRUARY ICE … AND 10,000 LEELANAU PHOTOS

Lake Michigan … February ice, photo by Ken Scott Photography Some followers of Michigan in Pictures may know that I live in Leelanau County, the village of Leland to be precise. The first website I ever built was Leelanau.com, and as with Michigan in Pictures, I have a photo group on Flickr. One of my … Continue reading FEBRUARY ICE … AND 10,000 LEELANAU PHOTOS

How to Love the Late-Winter Garden

https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/79200207/list/how-to-love-the-late-winter-garden Even as you shiver in the cold north wind, it’s important to embrace the winter season. The more you do, the sweeter spring and summer will be. Here’s how to savor the last winter moments and learn more about your garden habitat. By Benjamin Vogt / Monarch Gardens Lincoln To me, winter is an … Continue reading How to Love the Late-Winter Garden