Wild Western UP After a hectic week driving up and down the entire state of Michigan, … Headed into the Wild Western UP – mines, jam and wilderness.Read more
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Fayette State Park – historical gem in Michigans Upper Peninsula
Fayette State Park, an abandoned iron smelting town, was on our short list of places to … Fayette State Park – historical gem in Michigans Upper PeninsulaRead more
5 Summer Hikes in Marquette County
My summer hikes in Marquette began from the Wetmore parking area. I hiked up the Beagle … 5 Summer Hikes in Marquette CountyRead more
Three months at Peaceful Echo Lake
funny otters, daring hawks, radiant warblers, and vibrant wild flowers Most of my 20 hours each … Three months at Peaceful Echo LakeRead more
October Stirs Up Superior
Presque Isle, Marquette, Michigan In what might be labeled the first real signs that the short … October Stirs Up SuperiorRead more
Colors of Autumn in the U.P.
Drive to McCormick Wilderness Headed west Sunday morning to look for some unique birds (Boreal Chickadee … Colors of Autumn in the U.P.Read more
Bird Migration Peaks in Michigan’s Upper Peninsula
Bird Migration in Michigan As I enter my first week of June, ever, in the UP, … Bird Migration Peaks in Michigan’s Upper PeninsulaRead more
Bog Walk – Signs of Spring and a Shadowy Sora
Winds from the south, finally. Over the past month, I have become a wind watcher. It … Bog Walk – Signs of Spring and a Shadowy SoraRead more
Week Two – Learning Upper Peninsula Birds
Oh boy, WHERE is Spring? After a few days of teasingly nice spring days, the UP … Week Two – Learning Upper Peninsula BirdsRead more
Birding Marquette – The First Week
Learning the Hotspots Well, I made it UP! In the heart of the Upper Penninsula of … Birding Marquette – The First WeekRead more