Island Lake- No Sun

 
I drove back past Island Lake, the rather boggy lake I discovered last month, and even with no sun it was beautiful in a November sort of way.



There's something about the way the vegetation and the water weave in and out that appeals to me.



And in a backwater on the south side I found a whole stand of Tamarack, also called Larch. These are one of the few conifers that drop all their needles for the winter. They offer a little late season gold to the landscape.



It's needles are very short and hug the stems in little bunches.



The rain didn't catch me, I voted, and I found all but one of my cases. We just won't mention the flat tire.

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Lakes of the Day

 
Out doing work assignments. The day got nicer and nicer, and it's hard to beat sun on lakes for beautiful scenery.

This is a fairly large inland lake, Woodland Lake. This section isn't overrun with cottages, and the colors are starting to develop nicely in the trees.



I made a quick latrine stop at Nichols Lake. To you, this is just another lake you don't know. But it's a familiar place to me because the North Country Trail goes right along the shore for a distance. In fact, I was almost standing in the trail to take this picture.



The third lake I stopped at was very interesting. I think that part of it is likely to be a acid bog. It looked like larch growing, and floating mats of vegetation. It's called Island Lake. I don't think I'd seen it before. I found some wild grape vines on the edge, and the grapes were exceptionally sweet for wild ones. I ate several bunches, and continued on with purple lips!



There were quite a few interesting details to photograph there. I liked this little reflection best.



No surprise, one of my cases was on Lake Michigan. And what west coast day would be complete without the beauty of the big lake.

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