by canyonweb22 | Apr 24, 2020 | Uncategorized
One of the telltale signs of spring in northern Michigan is the sweet fragrant aroma wafting through the air of the blooming Lilac bushes. These hearty bushes produce a beautiful purple flower that is common in this region. Mackinac Island even hosts a Lilac festival...
by canyonweb22 | Apr 6, 2020 | Uncategorized
Well, if you saw it in Michigan, it was more than likely a Bobcat. That’s because the Canada Lynx is classified as a threatened species in Michigan with very few reported sighting over the last 40 years. Of these, most occurred in the Upper peninsula. In March...
by canyonweb22 | Apr 3, 2020 | Uncategorized
Baby’s Breath is the most abundant invasive plant species found within Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lake Shore. Native to Europe and commonly found in home gardens and used as a filler flower in store bought bouquets, Baby’s Breath can today be found in...
by canyonweb22 | Mar 2, 2020 | Uncategorized
In mid winter, with the foliage from the beech, oak, maple and other deciduous trees gone, a wintering bird in Michigan can be more easily seen; The Pileated Woodpecker (Dryocopus pileatus). Easily recognized by it’s black body, white stripes down the neck and...
by canyonweb22 | Feb 25, 2020 | Uncategorized
One of the most amazing aspects of Antrim county is the amount of paddling options exist. From the vastness of the Big Lake (Michigan) to the numerous streams, rivers and lakes that adorn Antrim County, there is no shortage of paddling options. Did you know that you...
by canyonweb22 | Feb 23, 2020 | Uncategorized
1826 completion of the Erie Canal linked the eastern seaboard with middle America and brought rapid development and growth to the Sleeping Bear area. It was a water highway and docks were built to serve as cord wooding stations for steamers, homesteading immigrants,...
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