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Goofy Glory

Posted on June 10, 2025 by farlane

Adjectives commonly applied to nature are typically “grand” or “majestic” but Howell Nature Center reminds us to save a little room for fun. “Enjoy these wildly unflattering yet totally adorable photos of our animal ambassadors caught in all their goofy glory 🤪🦊🦉🦝 Come learn their stories and see the real wildlife behind the camera!

Wild Wonders Wildlife Park is open 10am – 5pm every day, and if that first nose seems familiar, it’s because it belongs to Michigan’s Official Groundhog Woody!

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snow squalls & snow daze!

Posted on December 4, 2024 by farlane

Snow squalls at the Straits by Paula Liimatta

mLive’s Tanda Gmiter shares that the cold front rolling into Michigan is packing a powerful punch:

Snow squalls are in the forecast across Michigan as a cold front rushes in, beginning today and lasting into Thursday. Drivers should be aware, as these can be a serious hazard if you’re out on the road when a squall whips up. Snow squalls cause white-out conditions and can leave roads icy. They are forecast to develop in West Michigan this afternoon, then over a several-hour period tonight in Southeast Michigan as a strong cold front arrives, National Weather Service (NWS) meteorologists in the Grand Rapids and Detroit offices said. The front is expected to spark some rapidly-changing weather conditions.

Paula got this shot of snow squalls buffeting the Mighty Mackinac Bridge back in January of 2018. See more in her Winter 2017 gallery including this reminder than for all its problems, snow can be SUPER FUN!!!

Snow Daze by paula liimatta

Loosen up, summer’s almost over

Posted on August 23, 2024 by farlane

Formal Day at the Beach by Jonathan Brandt

I just realized that summer is almost over, and I hope that we can all act accordingly!!

I have featured Jonathan’s photo of Grand Haven’s “Formal Day at the Beach” before & I will undoubtedly share it again!! Near as I can tell, the event no longer happens but it looks super fun. See the latest from Jonathan on his Flickr.

Nothing can prepare you for Detroit’s Giant Slide

Posted on July 17, 2024July 17, 2024 by farlane

Looking Down the Giant Slide by Belle Isle Park

Detroit’s Belle Isle Park shares that the infamous Giant Slide – which briefly opened last August before quickly closing after riders were going way too fast – will reopen for the summer this Friday (July 19) from 11-6pm. Regular hours through Labor Day will be Friday 12:30 -5:30pm and Saturday & Sunday from 10:30-3:30pm. It only costs $1 per ride so I’m expecting plenty of pics from all of you!!

Now here’s a look courtesy GmacCash at what’s in store for you on the Giant Slide!