Finally making it back north permanently after way too long down south, I try to spend at least an hour every day wandering one of the most spiritually rewarding places I know— the north and south shores of Lake Superior, with a special spot held for Iron County, Wisconsin and Gogebic County, Michigan, where I found myself again.
Person holding handcrafted wooden walking stick outdoors in a field.
Hand holding a sharp wooden stake outdoors on grassy terrain.
Close-up of the moon in a night sky with blurred tree branches in the foreground.
A deer walking through a snowy forest with trees covered in lichen.
Mourning dove perched on a tree branch
A small yellow bird perched on a branch, likely an American Goldfinch, with black and white wing markings.
A downy woodpecker perched on a tree trunk with visible white and black patterned feathers and a red patch on its head.
A pine siskin bird perched on a branch.
A small songbird perched on bare branches, with a brown and white speckled pattern. The bird has its beak open as if singing, with a blurred green and gray background.
Northern flicker woodpecker foraging on the ground
Eastern Phoebe perched on a twig
A Northern Flicker woodpecker with a red patch on the back of its head, spotted brown and black feathers, standing on the ground near dry grass and dirt.
Red-winged blackbird perched on a tree branch
Blackbird perched among branches, displaying reddish or orange wing patch; natural habitat setting.
Snow-covered landscape with trees in a forest
A deer partially hidden behind trees in a snowy forest.
A Northern Cardinal standing on the ground among dry leaves.
A bird flying in a clear blue sky.
Silhouette of a bird, possibly a vulture or eagle, soaring with extended wings against a clear blue sky.
Northern Flicker woodpecker perched on a tree branch
Ruffed grouse perched on a log in autumn forest.
A yellow-rumped warbler standing on wooden planks.
Bird flying through bare trees
Two birds flying above bare tree branches against a cloudy sky.
A ruffed grouse displaying its feathers among dry plants and leaves.
Ruffed grouse perched on tree branch in woodland setting
Close-up of a white-throated sparrow foraging on the ground among brown twigs and green sprouts.
Woodpecker pecking on a tree trunk
Yellow-bellied sapsucker perched on a tree trunk.
Yellow-rumped warbler perched on a branch with green foliage in the background.
Snow-covered river with rocks and forest trees in winter landscape.
Partially melted snow revealing dark ground underneath, with patches of snow and sunlight casting shadows.
Close-up of orange mushrooms growing on a tree trunk in a forest surrounded by autumn foliage.
Black crow perched on a tree branch against blue sky
Two swans swimming in icy water
Barred owl perched on tree branch, partially obscured by twigs, with green foliage background.
Pileated woodpecker perched on a tree trunk in a snowy environment with dry grass in the background.
Close-up of a woodpecker with a red head perched on a tree trunk.
A squirrel perched on a snow-covered tree stump, with snowflakes on its fur, in a winter setting.
A Northern Shrike perched on a lichen-covered branch with a clear blue sky in the background.
Black and white view looking up at bare tree branches against a clear sky.
Scenic view of a large lake with several small islands in the distance, bordered by a dense forest under a clear blue sky.
Blurry black bird crossing road with yellow lines
Three wild turkeys walking in snow, surrounded by dried plants.
Wasp on snow surface.
Sunset over a calm ocean with orange sky and silhouette of distant land.
Lily pads covering a pond with surrounding green forest under a blue sky with fluffy clouds.
Kayak on a calm river surrounded by lush green forest under a blue sky with clouds.
Silhouette of four birds flying against a pink sky.
Yellow-rumped Warbler perched on branch with green foliage in background.
A pair of common mergansers swimming in a lake, with the female displaying a brown head and the male having a dark green head.
Two common mergansers swimming on water, male and female with distinctive plumage.
Multiple silhouettes of birds in flight, in various poses, arranged on a dark background.
Series of black and white bird and fish silhouettes on rectangular panels
Pileated woodpecker on tree trunk in snowy landscape
Green pine needles arranged in a circular pattern on a sandy surface.
A pine marten climbing a tree next to a bird feeder in a snowy forest.
Three American goldfinches perched on dried plant stems.
Tree with moss and bracket fungi growing over water in a forest setting.
Two Canada geese and a mallard duck on ice.
A Canada goose standing on ice with its head tucked under its wing.
Two hooded mergansers swimming in water, one male with black and white crest and one female with brown crest.
Two hooded mergansers swimming on a lake.
Duck flapping wings on water surface
American goldfinch perched on a branch, displaying vibrant yellow and black plumage.
Close-up of a Ruffed Grouse with brown patterned feathers and a distinctive black ruff.
Ruffed grouse displaying plumage in a forest.
A small bird perched on a branch with a green blurred background.
Brown creeper bird climbing a tree trunk
Deer standing in a forest with sparse branches.
Close-up of a chickadee perched on a branch with a blurred background.
Sharp-shinned hawk perched on a branch with blurred background.
Footprints and a boot in snow with tree trunks
Hand partially submerged in clear water reflecting trees.
Northern flicker bird perched on a tree branch
Silhouettes of fish and birds over a grassy landscape
A small brown and white bird perched on a thin branch, surrounded by bare twigs and a blurred background.
A close-up of a small brown and white bird with a speckled pattern, likely a sparrow, foraging on the ground among leaves and twigs.
A brown and white sparrow perched on thin brown branches, surrounded by dried plant material in a natural setting.
Silhouettes of ducks on water with colorful duck overlays.
A cluster of green horsetail plants emerging through snow, surrounded by fallen brown leaves.
Snow-covered forest with bare trees and tall grasses, creating a winter landscape.
Northern flicker bird perched on a branch, displaying its spotted and barred feather pattern and red nape.
Long-eared owl sitting among dry grass and branches with bright yellow eyes and distinctive ear tufts.
A mason jar filled with dark liquid, sealed with a metal lid, placed on a wooden surface.
Close-up of a gibbous moon showing surface details against a dark night sky.
A Mourning Cloak butterfly with dark maroon wings and cream-colored edges resting near some dry grass and a wooden log.
Pine siskin bird perched on a branch with a gray background.
Colorful silhouettes of birds and fish on a textured gray background.
A black bird with a bright red and white marking on its wing perched on a tree branch.
A blurred image of a bird perched in a tree with bare branches.
Ruffed grouse standing on a log in a forested area with autumn foliage.
White-breasted nuthatch on a tree branch.
A Cooper's Hawk perched on a branch with blurred background.
A hand partially submerged in clear water with reflections of trees on the water surface.
Close-up of a brown and white bird foraging on the ground, surrounded by leaves and twigs.
Northern Flicker perched on a branch with spotted plumage and red markings.
Song sparrow perched on brown twigs with beige background.
Silhouettes and colorful illustrations of ducks on water.
Close-up of thin green plant growing through melting snow and brown leaves
Snow-covered forest with trees and tall grasses in winter.
Bird with red markings perched on a branch
A long-eared owl perched among dry grass and twigs, showing its distinctive ear tufts and bright yellow eyes.
Close-up of the Moon's surface showing craters and lunar maria.
Wildflower meadow with yellow and orange flowers under a blue sky.
Small bird perched on a branch, featuring yellow and brown plumage.
A blurred bird partially obscured by leafless tree branches.
Ruffed grouse bird perched on a log in a forested area with brown leaves and branches in the background.
Song sparrow perched on a branch