Wind Creates Beauty

We had a high wind advisory today so a quick jaunt to the big lake seemed like the appropriate thing to do. The weather warnings and forecast cited waves at 14-18 feet. Just had to go down and take a look for ourselves.

Here are a few photographs and videos from the excursion. I have to say it was spectacular to just sit and take them in. A veritable explosion of watery fireworks, you could feel the water spray and sand as the photographs were taken.

So lucky to live so near this great body of water.

Taken from south side of pavilion parking area.

Waves are crashing at least 500 feet away.

Taken from south entrance turn around.

They just kept on coming.

 

These videos were taken from the end of Memorial Drive at the road side turn out.

A Walk in the Woods

Today we decided to take a short walk on the trails at the State Park.

We had a nice two days of snowfall and a good strong wind last night. The snow and the drifting were beautiful but then the sun appeared. We just couldn't resist getting out and gathering some vitamin D.

We hopped into the car and drove first to the lake shore to see what it was like, but the wind was still a bit strong there. So we drove over to Snug Harbor parked and took a walk into the woods.

It had been traveled by quite a few persons and dogs before us so the walking was not difficult. The wind in the tree tops and the sounds of birds enjoying the bursts of sun were the only sounds to disrupt our quiet walk.  The occasional fall of snow drifting off the trees was refreshing. We took a few pictures to post so I hope you enjoy them.

Trail ahead in sunlight.

Hemlocks drooping with snow.

Light dancing here and there.

Looking out toward the frozen Muskegon Lake.

Looking across the marsh to the east side of Snug Harbor.

Another view out to Snug Harbor.

Trail opening ahead to open area view of the Muskegon Lake.

Light hitting the Beech trees.

The Eagles nest.

Trees and Landscape Laced in Ice

Took a short drive into Muskegon for lunch at 557. Fresh food made to order,
excellent as usual.

Planned on a visit to the Muskegon Museum of Art.  However, the museum was closed due a power outage. We will head back tomorrow.

So we decided to take a slow drive around the state park and got some photos of the beautiful scenery there. Hope you enjoy them.