A Bloy and his Blog

I took a day trip to Governor Dodge State Park the other day, where the autumn colors seemed to be at their peak.

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On a recent hike at Cherokee Marsh, I came across a view that rivals traditional autumn color scenes.

The prairie grass, back lit by the sun, and moving from the afternoon’s strong breeze, seemed to be dancing in the spot light. Made me wish I had a video camera.

When you walk parts of the Edgewood boardwalk this time of year, it’s almost as if you’re walking through a trench. Your only unobstructed view is up.

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This is how I spent my lunch break today. Walking along the boardwalk behind Edgewood College.

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The Presque Isle River has two channels that flow into Lake Superior. The spot where the calmer one joins the big lake is a beautiful scene, especially late in the day when the sun is going down.

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Another scenic area of Porcupine Mountain State Park.

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Porcupine Mountain State Park has a series of waterfalls, created by the Presque Isle River, as it makes its way to Lake Superior.

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