Night Walking

It was just after sundown and we decided to take a short walk along the channel. The water was smooth as glass, another calm night. We saw very few walkers at this time of the evening. A few campfires in the campgrounds, some boats fishing the channel, and a lone heron.

We just loved the silent calm evening with the lights from the Silversides Museum and the city reflecting in the water. The pictures aren't as great a quality as we would like but the time of night can be seen in them.

Late Evening Stroll Along the Channel

After spending an enjoyable evening with acquaintances, as well as a good supper meal at Hobo's, we went for a short walk along the channel. There was quite a bit of fishing activity both in the channel and at the Lake Michigan entrance. Whether there was any fish being caught I can't say, the only fish catching I saw was that of the water fowl.

The sunset started with a soft palette of pastels and slowly blossomed into a magnificent and vibrant red, orange and salmon. The water was calm and as smooth as glass.

As we ventured out further on the channel we did see a Great Blue Heron. Today as we returned from errands along the connector to the causeway I saw a pair of Great Egrets in the Muskegon River marshland. Truly a beautiful sighting of these wonderful white birds..

The walk ended with the Coast Guard heading into Muskegon Lake. It was such a beautiful and mild night I thought perhaps the coasties were heading in to town to dock and head to Rebel Pies or Rad Dads for their supper.

All in all a very wonderful evening. Oh how very fortunate we are to live in such a beautiful place.

Fishing under pastel sky

red, orange and salmon

Water as smooth as glass

Fishing at dusk

Evening falls

Great Blue Heron in flight

So regal

Warm Sun, Cool Air - Foggy Day at the Lake

We were sitting at home enjoying the warmth of the sun and thought a walk along the channel would be a good thing to do today. So in the car we hopped, drove to the channel parking lot, and got out for a stroll along the channel.

Big surprise! While the sun was warm and seemed to be shining upon us, the air was quite cool. Looking toward the Lake Michigan was a thin veil of fog. In fact, the lake wasn't visible at all. We headed out to find the lake but as we got closer the fog got thicker. When we got to the break wall area the moisture was dripping from the trees. We grabbed a few snapshots and headed back toward Muskegon Lake.

Ahead of us now we could see the sun on Muskegon Lake, the skyline of Muskegon, and many fishermen out in their boats. We walked through the channel campground. Where we were entertained by the symphony of bird song, the croaking of bull frogs, the honking of overhead geese, and the constant back sounds of the peepers. Quite an enjoyable day, and as always,  mystified at the wonders of nature in Michigan.

Walking out to Lake Michigan was a chilly experience as the fog became thicker.

The Coast Guard station in the half fog

Walking back toward Muskegon Lake the sun on our back was warm but the air was cool.

The fog thinly veiled the channel.

No fog as we neared the trail to enter the park.

The muskegon shoreline - a beautiful sunny day.

Leaving the Campground to head back to the car and the fog.

Sounds of Spring

The Sound of Spring

the peepers are back and so are the birds.

Out last night for a trip to the state park where we gathered a few photos and a short video. The weather was pleasant and the big lake was smooth. Drove around the park to the the channel. Hope you enjoy the photos.