tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4309293625176086078.post8175105597547777427..comments2023-12-28T17:18:03.050-05:00Comments on In the Direction of Our Dreams: Kirtland’s and the AuSableSherryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00328866430156879312noreply@blogger.comBlogger26125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4309293625176086078.post-8440929899729237362014-06-07T11:43:04.861-04:002014-06-07T11:43:04.861-04:00I love that you wrote this, "Lucky to be aliv...I love that you wrote this, "Lucky to be alive and here in this moment is how we feel." That's so often how I feel when we're in the midst of nature. Your pink lady slipper photos are gorgeous -- I hope to see those someday. What a spectacular hike! Thanks for blazing the trail for us into Michigan. :-)Laurel (www.ravenandchickadee.com)https://www.blogger.com/profile/09133248112440273123noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4309293625176086078.post-33462591005672390492014-06-07T09:53:50.184-04:002014-06-07T09:53:50.184-04:00Sleeping Bear Dunes- what an appealing name for a ...Sleeping Bear Dunes- what an appealing name for a place. Makes you want to go there! I heard a piece on NPR about the Kirtland warbler. People had come from all over the world in hopes of seeing one. One guy was there with his wife and cried when they finally spotted one because he knew how much it meant to her. Still, I feel bad for the cowbirds. I guess they can't relocate them- too expensive and I suppose they would endanger other birds. The second picture of the lady slipper is beautiful. No wonder you were happy to see them. XXXOOO PamRazzlehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02045062757481697590noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4309293625176086078.post-82015813178882116742014-06-06T22:44:28.250-04:002014-06-06T22:44:28.250-04:00I have the same expression as you when you saw the...I have the same expression as you when you saw the trees…Oh wow. We don't know our route yet but sure hope we can follow your tracks. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4309293625176086078.post-89327859794026171502014-06-06T22:29:16.458-04:002014-06-06T22:29:16.458-04:00You're killing me with those lady slippers! I...You're killing me with those lady slippers! I'm hoping to see some pink ones next week in Door County, saw some yellow and white last week in Kettle Moraine. They were nowhere near as gorgeous as the ones you found though. I'll have to check out this hike someday.Pam https://www.blogger.com/profile/05979446142128610261noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4309293625176086078.post-63695967857677753162014-06-06T15:53:57.938-04:002014-06-06T15:53:57.938-04:00We were in Marquette the other day. . .that's ...We were in Marquette the other day. . .that's where the ice floes were still on Lake Superior. . .very pretty place:<br /><br />http://readytogofulltimerving.blogspot.com/2014/06/ice-floes-in-june-on-lake-superior.htmlJanice Williford Evanshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07322596945199192769noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4309293625176086078.post-19440734210667073042014-06-06T15:18:19.669-04:002014-06-06T15:18:19.669-04:00Love following your adventures in Michigan. Marque...Love following your adventures in Michigan. Marquette is the largest city in the UP and might have the Lab David needs. Claudiahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12365226614642172485noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4309293625176086078.post-76627478876210186462014-06-06T14:20:50.598-04:002014-06-06T14:20:50.598-04:00Beautiful trees! And that slipper flower is just ...Beautiful trees! And that slipper flower is just such a pretty color! Good luck finding a lab.<br /><br /> Virtual hugs,<br /><br /> Judie Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4309293625176086078.post-66418979982764432262014-06-06T11:54:33.322-04:002014-06-06T11:54:33.322-04:00well. . .now you have me researching the Kirtland ...well. . .now you have me researching the Kirtland Warbler and their habitat. . .just in case we go exploring anywhere near where they might be. . .thanks!<br /><br />Sorry the mosquitoes hurried your hike. . .we were able to sit out while we were in St Clair MI, then all the sudden. . .boom. . .they were everywhere. . .you may hafta wear your bug suit, and one of those mosquito netting hats. . .now that would be a great pic. . .LOL!<br /><br />Enjoy, looking forward to what else you discover. . .Janice Williford Evanshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07322596945199192769noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4309293625176086078.post-37094001552923015742014-06-06T11:48:34.781-04:002014-06-06T11:48:34.781-04:00Beautiful! And to think, we went all the way from...Beautiful! And to think, we went all the way from Michigan to California to see tall trees!! OK, they're big, too! If you aren't able to get into Sleeping Bear, try Indigo Bluffs in Empire. The "rally park" is nice, and you're still really close to the national park. There is an excellent biking trail that runs from Glen Arbor, through the national park and Empire, and into the dunes . . . I think they are opening a new southern section, too, but I'm not sure how far south it goes. I think it might be called the Heritage Trail, or something like that. P.S. There's an excellent bakery in Grayling, too . . .Tom and Marcihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14805164497862128975noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4309293625176086078.post-75696085847254122862014-06-06T11:01:27.132-04:002014-06-06T11:01:27.132-04:00wow…. that looks like the clouds we had around her...wow…. that looks like the clouds we had around here… black rolling thundery clouds … kinda pretty but scary<br /><br />She goes traipsing about barefooted? whoa and breakfast man? HAhaaaaa<br /><br />"There isn’t much better than a dense dark forest with pink lady slippers in the dappled sunlight. Not another soul is on this trail. Lucky to be alive and here in this moment is how we feel."<br /><br />sigh … love it ;)Carolynhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03663919207326700505noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4309293625176086078.post-79127280492558214762014-06-06T10:57:10.971-04:002014-06-06T10:57:10.971-04:00You are the mosquito queen, Sherry! Nothing will ...You are the mosquito queen, Sherry! Nothing will stop you from exploring nature in all her glory.Sue Malonehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00332448503740101970noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4309293625176086078.post-974966919738433552014-06-06T10:24:47.194-04:002014-06-06T10:24:47.194-04:00Loved the lady slippers, Those trees looked so tal...Loved the lady slippers, Those trees looked so tall and slender. I would have expected them to be much bigger around with their soaring height. Yes a good day to be alive indeed.klbexploreshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13294131539793643894noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4309293625176086078.post-14511702197163178532014-06-06T10:11:50.161-04:002014-06-06T10:11:50.161-04:00Trees!! Mosquito swarms - yikes :( And, sweet co...Trees!! Mosquito swarms - yikes :( And, sweet colorful flowers... Lovely!<br />MaggieAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4309293625176086078.post-45159967350575440722014-06-06T08:57:30.513-04:002014-06-06T08:57:30.513-04:00Quite the amazing efforts to control the cowbird p...Quite the amazing efforts to control the cowbird popluation. I'm happy to hear the efforts seem to be paying off to protect the Warbler population. Thank goodness for people that take on this huge task to help the Warblers.<br /><br />Maybe you should avoid washing your feet and hike barefoot. Might scare off those annoying skeeters. Seemed to work for your guide... ;c)Paul and Marti Dahlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17332654035718777839noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4309293625176086078.post-56893134736970284252014-06-06T08:31:29.232-04:002014-06-06T08:31:29.232-04:00Wonderful! Love the wildflowers, they are nature&#...Wonderful! Love the wildflowers, they are nature's gems. I'm not too happy with the Cowbirds either. They dominate our feeder here on the lake.owensontheroadhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12076915620668491771noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4309293625176086078.post-82949030628206989482014-06-06T08:13:20.911-04:002014-06-06T08:13:20.911-04:00Do not like the cowbirds I am glad they are trappi...Do not like the cowbirds I am glad they are trapping them. What a beautiful hike!Catherine, Jo Beth and Gracehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06889362286725037937noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4309293625176086078.post-25862886998307979532014-06-06T08:09:59.125-04:002014-06-06T08:09:59.125-04:00Glad you got see the Kirtland and the Lady Slipper...Glad you got see the Kirtland and the Lady Slippers are beautiful. Thank you for sharing your day.Pagehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10662354194885905183noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4309293625176086078.post-3567521893904375792014-06-06T08:04:21.964-04:002014-06-06T08:04:21.964-04:00My first instinct was to to feel sorry for the tra...My first instinct was to to feel sorry for the trapped cowbirds, but it seems that method is necessary so Kirtland chicks can live. Pretty bird that is...great picture you got. Wonder how they identify that there are 2000 individual singers-that must take patience!! Gorgeous hike on a gorgeous day with gorgeous flowers. Erase the mosquitos and it'd be Paradise :)Carrienoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4309293625176086078.post-25048023003813361882014-06-06T07:49:10.599-04:002014-06-06T07:49:10.599-04:00What a great day, a successful bird walk and a hik...What a great day, a successful bird walk and a hike with the beautiful trees and lady slippers.Faye N Davehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12630343244281603759noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4309293625176086078.post-15275033770929256152014-06-06T07:02:20.258-04:002014-06-06T07:02:20.258-04:00I'm so glad you got to see the Kirtland Warble...I'm so glad you got to see the Kirtland Warbler and to even get a picture. Interesting story about the cowbirds. We had one come to one or our feeders one time. We saw this tiny little mama bird feeding this big ole gray baby. I did some research and discovered what it was.<br /><br />That sure was a beautiful hike. Sorry the mosquitos are so bad. We've even been hearing about the swarms down here. Karen and Alhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15284661066870109259noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4309293625176086078.post-82455221462994370482014-06-06T06:51:34.494-04:002014-06-06T06:51:34.494-04:00In all our travels, Michigan has probably been one...In all our travels, Michigan has probably been one of the greatest surprises and your trip is reminding me how much we hope to return and explore more fully. We hiked very little and only discovered highlights. We didn't see any of the east coastline, only the UP and down the west coastline. Believe me, I'm taking notes!!Sharonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09408463925646609263noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4309293625176086078.post-7598194692521424692014-06-06T06:28:47.306-04:002014-06-06T06:28:47.306-04:00I don't understand the reason to hike barefoot...I don't understand the reason to hike barefoot?!?!!! Glad you got a peak at the Kirtland Warbler. Getting a photograph of any warbler is a challenge!!!<br /><br />Your hike reminded me of Whiteoak Sinks in GSMNP... beautiful pines, wildflowers and narrow paths:o))Bill and Nancyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15623061930930874565noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4309293625176086078.post-74930666813970129922014-06-06T03:27:40.800-04:002014-06-06T03:27:40.800-04:00Quite a day! How nice that you are there for the ...Quite a day! How nice that you are there for the moccasins. Those tress are really tall. We can't wait to get our travel trailer and get out on the trail!Lynnenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4309293625176086078.post-91748519815268955502014-06-06T00:46:38.243-04:002014-06-06T00:46:38.243-04:00Great shots of the trees and wildflowers! I would...Great shots of the trees and wildflowers! I wouldn't want to deal with the mosquitos.Gypsyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18052445200220681513noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4309293625176086078.post-67047915633227905492014-06-06T00:16:36.292-04:002014-06-06T00:16:36.292-04:00If you have not found a Lab yet for David in Munis...If you have not found a Lab yet for David in Munising, Marquette is about an hour west and will have what you are looking for. Glad you are enjoying Michigan.Debnoreply@blogger.com