Molten Metal Sunset

A sunset over Lake Michigan, this Friday, while I was waiting for the lovely Sarah to arrive!

Lake Rocks at Sunset

Bedrock poking out of Lake Superior at sunset. These are along the beach near the mouth of the Gratiot River.

Beach Rock Inuksuk

This pile of rocks is one of those curious places that I keep revisiting. The beach here, as you can see, is made of large cobbles -- there's very little sand to speak of. This mysterious pile of rocks stands by the shores of Lake Superior, near the Gratiot River's mouth. You may have seen it before in my wider view of this beach.

Unfortunately, the rocks keep falling -- or being pushed -- after years of staying in place. Each time I visit, I rebuild this inuksuk so that others can enjoy it too.

Chicory

Chickory, a lovely early fall wildflower (or weed, depending on who you ask).

Breakers Clouds

Wispy clouds behind the breakwater at Breakers -- a popular place at sunset. Just on the other side was this awesome sunset.

Wild sunset

Wild sunset clouds and colors -- a true early fall sunset in da U.P.

Yes, it really did look this way -- the clouds moved in just after the sun dipped below the horizon, and really caught the last brilliant rays.

Seek Treasure in Ruins

Sage advice.

I didn't place this here myself, but someone decided to "tag" the old Centennial #6 rockhouse in a surprisingly insightful way.

I'm tempted to look for similar things at other well-preserved ruins, but I have no idea if I'll find them.