IMG_0021, photo by ansonredford.
Shot back before digital in the Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore. Here’s some information about parasailing and powerless flight in the Sleeping Bear Dunes.
Check this out bigger and in his Sleeping Bear Dunes Nat’l Lakeshore set (slideshow).
More dunes on Michigan in Pictures,
route m-119 northern michigan, kodak pro 200, photo by Jenny Murray
Jenny Murray has a bunch of photos on Michigan in Pictures. For those of you who’ve been saying “can we please have an awesome photo from Jenny more often?” here’s Jenny’s photo blog: the daily holga.
You’re not going to get a lot of chatter, just great Holga shots!
Here’s a bunch more Holga pics on Michigan in Pictures.
Tahquamenon Falls, photo by Odalaigh.
Lay aside your cloak, O Birch-tree!
Lay aside your white-skin wrapper,
For the Summer-time is coming,
And the sun is warm in heaven,
And you need no white-skin wrapper!
Thus aloud cried Hiawatha
In the solitary forest,
By the rushing Taquamenaw
The Song of Hiawatha
I don’t think I’ve see a photo that better captures the majestic sweep of the Tahquamenon Falls in Michigan’s Upper Peninsula. I guess that justifies returning to the subject of Michigan waterfalls so soon!
Go Waterfalling says this about Tahquamenon Falls:
This is the largest waterfall in Michigan, and in terms of volume it is in the top five for waterfalls east of the Mississipi. It is a bit out of the way. There are no other significant falls within a two hour drive, but the park offers lots of hiking and camping activities. If you happen to be circling Lake Superior visiting waterfalls , make sure to visit this one.
Tahquamenon Falls State Park park is on MI-123. It is on the map and is easy to find, but it is a bit out of the way. There are three sections to the park: the upper falls, the lower falls, and the rivermouth campsite…
Naturally occurring tannic acids in the water give the falls their brownish tea color.
You can read and see more of Michigan’s biggest waterfall under Tahquamenon Falls on Michigan in Pictures.
Charles says this is a 30 sec long exposure panorama. See it bigger in his slideshow and also check out the Tahquamenon Falls slideshow from the Absolute Michigan pool!
Oracles of Rebirth, photo by John.Dykstra.
Check this out bigger in John’s Lakes slideshow and I hope that a walk along one of Michigan’s fabulous beaches is not too far in your future! Need an idea of where to start? Here’s a map of 1182 public beaches in Michigan.
Wander many more Michigan beaches on Michigan in Pictures!
lost, photo by bealebo (bitten by strobist bug).
Check this out bigger in her slideshow.
I hope you’re finding ways to fill your time now that Lost is lost.
Fog can be pretty…when you’re not in the thick of it,, photo by yooper1949.
Taken at Isle Royale and part of Carl’s amazing Isle Royale National Park slideshow (view the set).
See more of Michigan’s islands on Michigan in Pictures.
Canyon Falls, photo by gkretovic.
I saw a cool picture of Canyon Falls the other day that prompted me to look this up!
Go Waterfalling is simply the best site for waterfall info in Michigan, and their page on Canyon Falls says:
This is an impressive and easy to visit falls, and the gorge is quite impressive by Michigan standards. It is located along US-41 which is one of the main routes through the U.P. so there is a good chance it is on your way if you are travelling through the area.
Canyon Falls is along US-41 near Alberta, about 15 miles south of L’Anse. The trailhead is located in a recently renovated roadside park. The trail to the falls is about 1 mile over level terrain. (see it on their map)
Beyond the falls the river has cut a gorge into the rocks, and an unmaintained trail continues along the rim of the gorge. The gorge is quite interesting, especially by Michigan standards. The rock has broken along straight line faults, resulting in a very boxy canyon. Numerous rapids and some smaller drops can be found downstream. Much farther downstream, where Sturgeon Falls is located, the gorge widens and deepens, becoming a mile wide and 300 deep. This is the “grand canyon of Michigan”.
Check this out bigger in Greg’s slideshow and see a slideshow of photos of Canyon Falls and the canyon itself from the Absolute Michigan pool on Flickr!
More Michigan waterfalls on Michigan in Pictures.
Fish Dinner, photo by Mario.Q.
Mario took this great shot of a blue heron fishing on the Red Cedar River.
Check it out bigger in his Great Outdoors slideshow.
Much more about blue herons on Michigan in Pictures.
I know of a place…, photo by Kiran Bhat..
Port Austin, Michigan. Hasselblad 500C.
Check it out bigger in Kiran’s Hasselblad slideshow.
Hope you’re having a wonderful weekend.
Mackinac Bridge…..I-75, photo by bitsorf.
In this week’s Traverse City Area Chamber of Commerce e-News, Laura Oblinger wrote :
In 1957, the Mackinac Bridge connected the state to new economic and social opportunities. More than a half-century later, high-speed Internet service (broadband) can have a similar impact by connecting all regional businesses to the global marketplace. Statewide broadband deployment is projected to result in a $400 billion increase in the state’s gross state product over 10 years.
If tourists can remain connected to their work, it could mean an additional $52 million to the Traverse City area economy due to stays being extended by just two days.
You can check out the Chamber’s Regional Broadband Initiative page and learn a lot more about Michigan’s Broadband Initiatives and even check connectivity across the state through Connect Michigan.
Check this out bigger!
Much more about the Mighty Mackinac Bridge from Michigan in Pictures!
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