January 9, 2009 – 9:28 am
Tim says that he's a resident of Northern Michigan who loves the area and all it has to offer. When he's not behind the camera, he's either working, writing, out on the water, on his bike or on a trail - or just relaxing and thinking of that next image.
This photo is part of his [...]
By farlane
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November 26, 2008 – 8:06 am
File this month's Weird Wednesday under "Hopeful Stories for Turkeys". The last Wednesday of every month is a "Weird Wednesday" on Absolute Michigan, when Linda Godfrey brings you 100% of the USRDA of Michigan weirdness. You can listen to Linda's latest podcasts and read her blog at uncannyworld.com and also check out her books [...]
By farlane
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November 18, 2008 – 11:00 am
Thistle Stop by photoshoparama
The 24th annual Silver Bells in the City takes place this Friday (Nov 21) in downtown Lansing. The event features a parade of lights, the lighting of Michigan's Christmas tree and (weather permitting) a fireworks show. It's also free and attracted more than 120,000 people last year! Click that link to learn [...]
By farlane
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October 22, 2008 – 9:08 am
Bat by reddeviltj
In Michigan bats - featuring the Iron Mountain Bat Mine, Edward Vielmetti introduces us to the Millie Mine, a critical hibernating and breeding location for up to 50,000 bats - one of the largest known concentrations of bats in the Midwest. He writes that the little brown bat is especially abundant throughout Michigan [...]
By farlane
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October 15, 2008 – 1:56 pm
Lakenenland Corporate Greed by Kristina_5
Found on the Absolute Michigan flickr pool, Kristina_5 has some interesting shots from an equally interesting sculpture park located 15 miles east of Marquette, Michigan on M-28. She writes:
This sculpture park was created by Tom LaKenen (pron. Lay-Kin-en) several years ago. He started creating these pieces as a hobby. Eventually his [...]
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October 3, 2008 – 12:14 pm
Daryl Ann writes:
Located at Copper Harbor, on the west side of the tip of the Keweenaw Peninsula, in Michigan's beautiful upper peninsula (aka the U.P.), Hunter's Park overlooks Lake Superior. Note the cool fissure in the black lava rock, with quartz crystals looking as if they're bursting out! This is one place I will certainly [...]
By farlane
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September 24, 2008 – 2:08 pm
The photo is Macro Mushroom & Child by yooperyakker, and it appears that she's seen some other strange sights in the woods.
Tread carefully!
More Weird Wednesday from Absolute Michigan.
September 19, 2008 – 8:31 am
Carl TerHaar (yooper1949) says he's semi-retired and enjoys photography as a hobby (and that if he can sell a thing or two, that'd help by more photo gear).
This photo is part of his stunning Isle Royale National Park set (slideshow), one of my all-time favorite photosets. Many of his other sets are from national parks [...]
By farlane
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September 18, 2008 – 12:51 pm
The Library of Michigan is spearheading a series of special events to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the 1958 publication of Anatomy of a Murder by Robert Traver. Traver was the pen name of Marquette County attorney, prosecutor, and Michigan Supreme Court Justice, John D. Voelker, who used his experience with the legal system [...]
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August 26, 2008 – 10:36 am
Blaney Park Dude Ranch by smartee_martee
Travelers who turn off US 2 and head north on M-77 for the Seney Wildlife Refuge, Munising or Marquette quickly pass a group of buildings on either side of the road. These buildings, while still in apparently good repair, go largely unused. There is little indication they were once part [...]
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