The many faces of Lake Huron at 18 degrees with different lighting.

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NW Michigan, USA during autumn colors peak.

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Some images from the refuge on a wonderful, sunny morning.

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Thank you, Flintside for the wonderful feature about my new book, Michigan Revealed: Exploring the Mitten’s Thumb. Check it out!

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Amish buggy with two girls in Marlette, Michigan.

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Kensington Metro Park in Milford, Michigan.

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The lilacs on Mackinac never fail to impress!

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Let the sweet smell of lilac season on Mackinac begin!!!

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That logo. The reflection. Throw in a few geese and color me tickled!!! 📸😍

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Subtly in sunset
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Wildflower farming is poppy-ing
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"In the place where the sun kisses earth, blooms
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The best way out is always through
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Sometimes you will never know the value of a moment until it becomes a memory - Dr Seuss
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A spring spot worth visiting again
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Trillium under the trees
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Ridge Trail wandering
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Nature's Tetris
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Windows to other worlds
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I'll isolate on that island
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Good Friday socially distant hike
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Only sand in sight
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This Winter is weird without as much ice
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Solitary
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Adventure is just outside your window
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The cosmos is within us. We are made of star-stuff. We are a way for the universe to know itself - Carl Sagan
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Rooted in the galaxy
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