The Millie Mine Bat Viewing Site and trail system is an easy and interesting stop in Iron Mountain, Michigan. It combines local mining history, a short walking trail, scenic views, and the unusual chance to watch bats emerge from an old mine at dusk during the right time of year.
If you are looking for a place to stretch your legs on an Upper Michigan road trip or want something a little different from the usual scenic stop, Millie Mine is worth knowing about.
Display and Dry Hydrangeas
The hydrangeas are in full bloom and beautiful but you are wondering how to keep the beauty going all year. There is only one trick to drying them and it isn’t anything SPECIAL!
Coopers Hawk in My Garden
The Coopers hawk in my garden, he enjoys parking himself on my deck rail or the neighbor’s fence and watching over the yard. The backyard feeder birds are an easy target for hawks, they will stand back and watch the songbirds eat their fill and then strike them in flight as they leave.
Man is it cold out. The rain is bone chilling. I don’t even want to be outdoors and that is saying a lot, coming from me.
I decided last week to go back to making all our meals ahead of time. It saves me time, energy and money. Today, was the perfect time to start! I’m sharing one of my husband’s favorite morning breakfasts. Pressure cooker blueberry oats.
Looking for a way to use up all your garden tomatoes? How about making this tomato paste recipe? Tomato paste is used in plenty of hearty meals through the winter months.
If you make your own it is guaranteed to be tastier the store bought and have a lot less salt.
The Lower Ore Dock in Marquette, Michigan, is one of the city’s most recognizable landmarks. Along the Lake Superior shoreline, this massive industrial structure blends harbor history, open lake views, and the distinct character of Marquette’s working waterfront.
Even if you are not especially interested in mining history, the ore dock is worth seeing. It gives this stretch of shoreline a different feel than a typical beach or harbor walk, and it is one of the best places in Marquette to photograph the meeting of industry, water, and evening light.
Fresh Creamed Freezer Corn Recipe
Wondering what you can do with all that garden fresh corn on the cob? Try this fresh creamed freezer corn recipe and you will enjoy that sweet corn taste well into the winter.
Da Yoopers Tourist Trap in Ishpeming, Michigan, is one of those classic Upper Michigan roadside stops that leans fully into humor, local character, and a little bit of weirdness. If you enjoy unusual attractions, old vehicles, funny signs, and places that do not take themselves too seriously, this is a fun place to stretch your legs.
It is part gift shop, part outdoor display area, and part Yooper joke collection. More than anything, it feels like a place built for travelers who do not mind taking the scenic route and laughing along the way.
Whenever I can I like to use organic fertilizers. People ask me all the time how I grow such mammoth rhubarb plants and I always grin and I say I’m not sure. That grin is my tell – I do know, I’m just not telling. Until today. Fish pellets as fertilizer are the secret.
Canyon Falls is one of those Upper Michigan stops that is easy to miss if you are only watching the road. From the highway, it looks like a simple roadside park. But a short walk into the woods leads to layered rock ledges, a river-cut gorge, and one of the more impressive hidden natural stops in this part of the Upper Peninsula.
If you enjoy waterfalls, rocky scenery, and unexpected roadside parks that turn into something far more memorable, Canyon Falls is worth pulling over for. Even a short visit gives you a lot to see, and if you have more time, it is a beautiful place to explore a little longer.
Fruits, Herbs & Veggies> Foraging / Recipes / Art
I just grabbed a basket of juicy mulberries from my friend’s white mulberry bush, its oak-like leaves make it a standout! Mulberries grow in the wild, but can also be planted in your yard for both your enjoyment and the birds.
If you’re excited to explore mulberries, this guide will help you identify the three main types—black, red, and white—know when to pick them, and savor their flavors.
If your garden is located near or next to a home, barn or additional structure that was built before 1978 test your soil for lead before planting your garden. Otherwise, you might be ingesting lead through your plants or tracking lead-based soil into your home.
Keep the squirrels off your feeders by changing your birdseed. Birds like safflower seed squirrels dislike it. So, if you are looking for a great way to feed the birds and keep the squirrels at bay, look toward the seed.
Growing Weeks Needed for Fall Crops
Wondering how many growing weeks are needed for a certain fall crop? I’ve made a simple guide to give you a clear idea. You will want to bookmark or save this guide for your mid summer plantings.
Eggshells Agitate Ants Here is a fun fact for you and a reason to save your eggshells. For some reason, eggshells agitate ants enough to relocate them. The process is really simple and cheap. For the most part, it works wonderfully to push ant hills out of an area or discourage them from going into … Read more
Is it time to clean your birdbath? You just cringed – I feel your pain. Here is an easy way to clean your birdbath and check out the link on how to clean a birdbath and keep the water fresh and clean.
Wax Your Shovels for Winter
Handy tip for the day – Want to keep snow from sticking to your snow shovels?
Safe Solutions For Aphids Every plant can have an aphid issue at some point. Aphids feed on all plants and leaves by piercing stems and leaves and sucking the fluid out of them. Let’s find out what an aphid is and safe solutions for aphid removal. What Is An Aphid? Very small insect with a … Read more
