Tag: photography
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Last Look at the Apostle Islands Ice Caves
Moods were lifted and everyone I encountered today had a smile on their face — amazing what a little sunshine and warmer temperatures can do to the collective spirit of a community! The snow and ice are likely to be part of our landscape in the weeks to come … what was created over several months’ time […]
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Lake Superior’s Frozen Wonder: The Apostle Islands Ice Caves, Part II
The media outlets are still featuring Lake Superior’s ice caves, with temperatures forecasted to reach 30°F (-1°C) this coming weekend, likely to result in large crowds trying to catch a last glimpse of these fleeting wonders. The Apostle Islands National Lakeshore’s Facebook page posted this update yesterday, reminding all that the ice caves are not a permanent feature […]
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It’s Not Too Late for the Party: Day-Tripping to the Apostle Islands Ice Caves
Getting up at the crack of dawn on a Saturday morning just about killed this night owl, but I was determined to view the ice caves at Apostle Islands National Lakeshore before it was too late. Lake Superior is a moody, unpredictable body of water, and the ice is unlikely to remain stable for foot traffic […]
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Put On Your Big Girl Mukluks and Enjoy Winter’s Beauty
Even with one moosehide mukluk topped off with black duct tape since my dear four-legged companion found it to be a delicious, albeit expensive, chew toy (leaving the entire boot liner and bottom 2/3 of the lovely chestnut exterior intact), I have been “enjoying” our never ending stretch of sub-zero temps this winter (day 64 and counting …). […]