Since I’m on a path less traveled, I thought it would be a good time for this photo.
From Stoney Creek Metropark See it bigger in his My Faves slideshow.
(back) Into the Woods
Into the Woods, photo by jimflix (busy).
With deer hunting season over, that’s where I’ll be going this afternoon.
Jim took this photo on the trail at the Grand Traverse Regional Land Conservancy’s Ransom Lake Natural Area.
Be sure to check this out background bigtastic and in Jim’s Fall Colors set (slideshow).
November on Old Indian Trail
November – Old Indian Trail, photo by cedarkayak.
Last November Todd wrote:
In November, the Michigan sun has dropped low to the horizon, and the first hints of snow are starting to lace the ground. The forest belongs to the deer hunters who have waited all year for hunting season. The approaching Winter is getting hard to ignore.
It’s a little sunnier and warmer now, but you can feel winter approaching almost every day. If you decide to head out to the amazing Old Indian Trail in the Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore, do be aware that the Park allows hunting in most areas. FYI, this trail offers amazing views of Sleeping Bear Point and Platte Bay all year long!
You can see this photo bigger. It’s also part of Todd’s cool One Year in Michigan set and his Sleeping Bear Dunes set (slideshow).
Here’s a few more shots of Old Indian Trail from the Sleeping Bear Dunes group and here’s a video from the trail.
November in Michigan: Leaves over the path
Leaves over the path, photo by Apocaplops.
It’s been such a busy week that I almost forgot to call out the November Michigan Event Calendar on Absolute Michigan. Like the state of Michigan, it’s packed with fun things to do in November.
Check this photo out bigger in Erich’s Polaroid Portfolio slideshow (set), and I hope you get a chance to wander the woods once or twice before the bullets fly.
Fall Color on the High Rollaways
color @ the high rollaways, photo by tbug2.
Tenille writes that she took this:
Standing on the railing at the 250′ bluff overlooking the manistee river valley. Locals know the area by the name “high rollaways,” a term born during the lumber boom around the turn of the last century. Lumberjacks used to roll logs, destined for mills in Manistee, down the hills into the river.
You can read and account of a winter hike at the Rollaways and view a map of the High Rollaways.
Be sure to check this out bigger or in her landscapes set (slideshow).
View more fall wallpaper on Michigan in Pictures
Hiking Isle Royale: Trails, Wolves and Minong Mine
Minong Mine, photo by nasunto.
Nina went to Isle Royale in September and has been posting accounts on her awesome blog Black Coffee at Sunrise. This photo of Minong Mine appears in Day Five, which features a detailed description of their encounter with a pack of wolves:
Since the vegetation along the narrow trail was dripping with dew and leaning inward, it wasn’t long before we were both soaking wet from hip to ankle. Ten minutes after leaving our campsite, the ground became marshy and we found ourselves walking a long stretch of protective plank bridge. Just before reaching the stream crossing, the trail curved to the right and Craig suddenly stopped in front of me, turned around and said very calmly, “Uh…a whole pack of wolves…”
His voice trailed off as he turned back around to face forward again. I thought he was trying to be funny since I couldn’t yet see what was around the corner. After inching forward another foot or so, he turned to me again and the look on his face was priceless. “I’m not kidding,” he said. “There are at least five wolves on the trail ahead of us.” The next few moments were the most surreal and exciting I’ve ever experienced.
Read on at her blog for the rest of the account or see them all in her Isle Royale section.
Be sure to check this out bigger or in her Isle Royale set (slideshow).
You can learn a little bit about Minong Mine and see a picture of a 6000 pound copper nugget right here.
Check out many more Isle Royale photos on Michigan in Pictures.
Mirror Lake in the Porcupine Mountains
Mirror Lake, photo by deciBelle.
Be sure to check this fall photo from Mirror Lake bigger or in Leslie’s Landscape set (slideshow).
There’s a nice writeup on the North Mirror Lake Trail on Mike & Aimee’s Favorite Hikes in the Porcupine Mountains Wilderness State Park. You can get maps for all the trails on trails.com and get more photos and info on Michigan’s largest state park from Michigan in Pictures.
Kayaking at the Pictured Rocks
pictured rocks 09-044, photo by northern_latitudes.
Check out Tim’s awesomely amazing pictured rocks kayaking 2009 set (slideshow). He does a better job than anyone I’ve yet seen of conveying these massive rock formations.
Kayaking buffs will definitely want to check out the Hiawatha Water Trail web site – it’s a kayaker’s dream!!
Michigan in Pictures has much more about Pictured Rocks and you can also visit the Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore web site.
Wind, Snow, Light
Wind, Snow, Light, photo by dcclark.
David captured blowing snow and light at the Tech Trails at Michigan Tech University. You can see it bigger in his Winter set (slideshow).
Check out David’s blog Cliffs and Ruins for more photos and stories including this cool set of possibly bobcat tracks.
Powerline Trails
DSC_9909-1, photo by Skywalker_ranch [Dennis].
Powerline trails, running south out of Gaylord
Two tracks, and the sky looks fine
Heavy snow so deep that you better not fall,
and we can ski to the cabin on the Crawford County line.
~Mustard’s Retreat, Powerline Trails
This photo is part of a neat set of black & white pics (slideshow) that Dennis took yesterday.
The photo reminded me of the song Powerline Trails by Michigan folk duo Mustard’s Retreat. I’m guessing that if you enjoy this web site, you’ll also enjoy their music.
Through the miracles of the internet, you can listen to Powerline Trails, what one reviewer calls possibly the only sexy song about cross-country skiing in existence.
More winter backgrounds on the Michigan Winter Wallpaper page
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