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The Sky Lit Up at Isle Royale by Lake Superior Photo The NOAA / National Weather Service Space Weather Prediction Center issued a G3 Aurora Alert this morning after detecting THREE Coronal Mass Ejection (CME) heading our way. Details are in the image or on their website, but the current forecast calls for combined CME arrival around mid-afternoon EDT of June 4, with up to G3 levels possible…

June Sunset by Scott Glenn Who else is ready for summer sunsets? Scott shared this incredible sunset shot of the St. Joseph Lighthouse ten years ago. See more in his Lighthouses gallery & check out his latest photos on Flickr. Many more Michigan sunsets on Michigan in Pictures. Sunrises too!

June is Alzheimer’s & Brain Awareness Month, and I really encourage you to do what you can to support research into this horrible disease that is responsible for two out of every three cases of dementia (or more). I took these photos over the years. The top one shows the purple flowers that would spread across my mom’s yard every spring, and I hope they help you remember the folks who can no…

Black bear in the brush by Evan Smith The Lansing State Journal reports that Saginaw County’s Chesaning Police Department shared an image from the village’s Showboat Park of a small black bear with the caption “Wild life is cute…. from a distance. Last night a bear cub was spotted in Showboat Park and we would like to remind everyone NOT to approach or feed a bear, especially a bear cub.“ Evan…

What you looking at? by Watermark Photography Jeff Simonis has been sharing some absolutely stunning photos & video of a family of loons from a lake near Traverse City lately! Here are a few, but you definitely want to check out more including this video of this little loon being fed breakfast! Follow Watermark Photography on Facebook for his latest and view & purchase his work on his…

Breakin the Law by Eddie Apoc USA Today readers have crowned South Beach in South Haven as Michigan’s Best Beach, dislodging two-time reigning champion First Street Beach of Manistee. That link has all their top 10 but to be honest, any list of Michigan beaches that only includes beaches you can drive to in 5 hours or less from Chicago is pretty lame. Nothing on Lake Huron or Superior? No North…

Otters by Brent West Today (May 27) is the tenth annual World Otter Day dedicated to raising awareness of the importance of protecting otters everywhere. Russell Bassett of Environment Michigan shared five great things about Michigan’s native otter, the North American River Otter: 1. They’re good fishersOtters spend most of their life around water, and fish typically make up the majority of…

Lightning Show by Scottie WKAR Public Media shares that Michiganders have a surprisingly higher risk of being struck by lightning: …Lightning strikes in Michigan are on the lower side of the scale because the state gets fewer storms than many others, said MLive Chief Meteorologist Mark Torregrossa. But the number of people struck by lightning in the state is disproportionately high, he…

Truckin’ by Mark Smith Tomorrow (Saturday, May 23rd) is World Turtle Day, the unofficial official holiday of Michigan in Pictures. It was created in 2000 by the good people at American Tortoise Rescue to help people just like you celebrate and protect turtles and tortoises and their disappearing habitats around the world through education & advocacy for our hard shelled neighbors. Once again,…

Ren Cen Raceway by Chevrolet Detroit Grand Prix As an estimated 1.3 million Michigan drivers get ready to hit the road for Memorial Day, elite Formula One drivers from all over the world are gearing up for next weekend’s annual Detroit Grand Prix (May 29-31, 2026). The 3-day event is a lot of fun for all ages with features including a qualifying heats and a classic sports car race. PS: If you…

Red-Headed Woodpecker by Michigan Nut Photography MSU Extension’s Michigan Natural Features Inventory lists the Red-headed Woodpecker (Melanerpes erythrocephalus) as a species of special concern and says Red-headed woodpeckers are residents of open woodlands with widely spaced mature trees. This species typically avoids closed-canopy forest. An original inhabitant of oak and oak-pine savanna…

Gordie Gets Lit!! by Windsor Aerial Drone Photography This Canadian Broadcasting Company article on issues surrounding the opening of the Gordie Howe International Bridge makes it pretty clear that the problem with opening the bridge is the problem with a whole of things these days: For months, Canadian officials have maintained that the long-awaited opening of the $6.4 billion Gordie Howe…

Best Buck by Beth Crawford WKAR Public Media shares that the Natural Resources Commission is implementing a one-buck limit for deer hunters in Michigan’s Lower Peninsula: The Natural Resources Commission met for 10 hours Wednesday to discuss the implementation of a one-buck rule for hunters in the 2027 hunting season. The goal is to incentivize the hunting of does, which would reduce Michigan’s…

When Pigs Fly by The Kite Festival at Grand Haven The annual Kite Festival at Grand Haven takes place THIS Saturday (May 16th, 2026) from 10am – 5pm and Sunday 11am – 5pm at the Grand Haven State Park beach! (Wind and weather permitting) PS: Thanks to Michigan Native Photography for reminding me – for sure check out his awesome pics on Facebook!

Isle Royale Wolf Pack by Isle Royale National Park The Smithsonian shares that the Isle Royale wolf population has reached the highest level in nearly 50 years. This is an excellent article you should read in full that begins: After completing their annual survey this year, scientists estimate 37 of the apex predators are now roaming around Isle Royale, a 132,000-acre U.S. national park that’s…

American Kestrel by Kevin Povenz MyNorth shares that northern Michigan cherry farmers are turning to the tiny American kestrel to protect orchards from pests: In 2010, Dr. Catherine Lindell, an avian ecologist and associate professor at Michigan State University, began hearing that Michigan fruit farmers struggled to manage the birds that fed on their crops. “Because American kestrels search…

Flower Day photos by Eastern Market Partnership The amazing Eastern Market Flower Day takes place this Sunday, May 18 2026 from 7am – 5pm at Eastern Market in Detroit. As an added bonus in 2026, Eastern Market is holding Tuesday Flower Markets this month: May 5, 12, 19 & 26! Flower Day is an over 60 year tradition that started in 1967. The annual event is free and open to the public, featuring…