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Afterglow

This was one of the best sunset afterglows I have seen and what better place to experience it than at the frozen St. Joseph Lighthouse in St. Joseph, Michigan. It didn't matter which way you looked, the colors were everywhere.

Frozen Ship?

As a result of high wind and the polar vortex, the Grand Haven Lighthouse got encased in thick heavy ice. It was fascinating to see this lighthouse from the north pier because as I walked down the pier I immediately thought the lighthouse looked like a frozen ship.

Lakeshore Sunset

Lake Michigan gives you some pretty amazing sunsets. It is no wonder I keep finding myself back on the lakeshore.

Surrounded By Autumn

When you first hear about Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore you are most likely told about large rock cliffs and cool rock formations located on the shore of Lake Superior; the great lakes largest and deepest lake. The 1st rock formation that you will most likely see is Miners Castle. Miners Castle is the closest rock formation to the closest town; Munising, Michigan. The Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore is one of those places that is ever changing and Miners Castle is no exception to that. Miners Castle used to have two turrets but as you can see there is only one now. In 2006 the 2nd turret collapsed into Lake Superior.

Fallen Shoreline

Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore is always changing, and that is mostly due to our harsh winters. As you can see a large section has collapsed into Lake Superior. One can only imagine the sound it had to have made when it fell.

Manabezho Raging

Manabezho Falls is one of the beautiful waterfalls found in the very western part of the Upper Peninsula of Michigan. In fact it is so far west that is over 600 miles from Detroit, Michigan. 600 miles will practicality get you to New York City from Detroit, Michigan. Crazy, ah? Although, I love New York City, I prefer to visit the UP in the Fall. The width of the Presque Isle River and the variations in the water levels of the river allow for a different view every time I have visited.

Marsh Gold

Wagner Falls in Munising, Michigan is already a beautiful waterfall but when you add Marsh Marigolds it doesn't get any prettier.

Slipping Away

The winter sun slipping away across Lake Michigan just after the polar vortex of 2019 in St. Joseph, Michigan. One of the most peaceful winter sunsets I have ever seen. No sounds of crashing waves, no wind howling, no sounds at all. It was an almost eerie quiet but at the same time it was a soothing quite to me.

Fall Dwarfing The Light

The easiest way to see Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore is via boat and the 1st sight you come to is the Grand Island East Channel Lighthouse. I loved this view because it allowed the lighthouse to be dwarfed by the fall colors of Grand Island.

King Of St. Joe

I absolutely loved the colors of the sunset glow at the St. Joseph Lighthouse in St. Joseph, Michigan all dressed up in its beautiful icy coat.

Solitude

Beautiful white puffy clouds and fantastic blue skies reflected on the pier overlooking the St. Joseph Lighthouse in St. Joseph, Michigan.

Exceptional View

Lake of the Clouds is home to my second favorite trail in Michigan; the escarpment trail. You start your hike at this beautiful view of Lake of the Clouds and hike along the escarpment, the whole length of the lake, giving you so many great panoramic views. Interesting fact; the deepest part of the lake is only 10 feet!

Grand

One of the best hikes in Michigan (in my opinion) is the Chapel-Mosquito Loop in Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore. Although it is one of the longer hikes, it is well worth it to see views like this. On the right is one of the famous rock formations called, Grand Portal Point.

Standing Tall

Mackinac Bridge glowing with the beauty of the sunset.

Beauty On The Edge

Blooming on the edge of an almost 200 foot cliff over Lake Superior, these Bunchberry (creeping dogwood) plants have quite the view.

When Seasons Collide

I knew Michigan had Tamarack trees but I had no idea how many of them we really had until I saw so many of them turn peak this fall. Tamarack trees are really interesting because they are both a coniferous and a deciduous tree. Meaning they are a needle like evergreen tree that changes color in the fall and drops its needles.

WOW

When I first saw picture of this lighthouse I just had to go see it for myself and you can see why. White Shoal Lighthouse was 1st lit in 1910 and stands 121 feet tall. It also proudly carries the role of the only barber pole (red/white) lighthouse in the US. I couldn’t help but snap as many shots as I could of this unique lighthouse during an awesome sunset.

The Protector

Since 1935 this unique lighthouse; Grays Reef, has protected ships from a shallow reef. This lighthouse stands 65 feet tall in the northern part of Lake Michigan. I loved that the golden sunset lit up the side of the lighthouse with its beautiful rays.

Beauty Through The Rain

Point Iroquois Lighthouse near Sault Ste. Marie, Michigan gives light to all freighter's coming through the Soo Locks. Even on a very rainy day this lighthouse showed its beauty as it was surrounded by fall foliage. I would love to go back to this Lighthouse on a warmer, drier day and sit and watch the freighters come through.

Standing Guard

Miners Castle stands guard as the sun dipped past the horizon on a late spring night.

Lines In The Sky

After a curvy drive up the hillside you are treated to a great view of Copper Harbor. Sometimes, if you get lucky, you can see the freighters in the distance. The view of the clouds were fascinating with all of the layers and lines in them. All that character made for a beautiful moody shot.