Barton Pond, Ann Arbor Michigan

A Stand-Up Paddle-boarder seen from the pedestrian bridge on the Barton Nature Area Trail.

Fly fishing the Huron River at Dexter-Huron Metropark, Northwest of Ann Arbor Michigan

Fly fishing the Ephron Leukon (White Fly) hatch on the Huron River yesterday I had a couple of interesting experiences. 

One: I got stuck in mud above my knees.

Two: A dead tree trunk fell from the shore and landed about 20 yards from me while I was untangling a rats nest in my fly line. Had I not been stopped to work on my line I would have been standing right under it when it fell. As it happened, the waves it generated washed right around me along with a bunch of bark and other debris. It doesn't look like much laying in the river, but it looked HUGE while it was coming down.

Three: I caught some fish!

Now, that doesn't happen every day!

Huron River, Wixom Michigan

Photo taken at the Powers Unit of Proud Lake State Recreation Area. 

One of the benefits of walking allot of trails in area parks is that I sometimes get to see views like this.

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Heritage Park, Farmington Hills Michigan -

Spotted on the "Meadow Trail" - it was not so much a flower, but was more of a bush or a tree that was filled with these. According to #whattheflora, a a crowdsourced plant identification service, the species is: #rhusCoriaria #elmleavedSumac

Interesting - Walled Lake Michigan

We were waiting for our table at Bayside Sports Grille when we spotted these:

A talented entertainer who sang, played keyboard, electric guitar, and even blew a trumpet. Our waiter told us that the musician's name was Rick.

Also, we saw a group of ladies being trained at Mercer Beach in stand-up paddle boards.

 Then they proceeded to paddle their way around the lake. I think they made it about 1/3 of the way around, then they returned to the dock the way they had come. they were all dry, so I assume none went overboard. I found this: http://bit.ly/13z7dFG

Portage Lake Michigan - an evening view from Flook Dam.

I Caught this image on Sunday evening while returning from my Huron River fishing expedition. Portage Lake is between Dexter and Pinckney, Michigan. There are not many things more calming than watching a sunset over a Michigan lake! 

Bell Road Bridge - Bridge Out!

These shots are of the Bell Road Bridge near Hudson Mills Metropark at North Terretorial and Huron River Drive. If you look closely, you can see that the bridge has been removed and is sitting on the side of the trail, covered in vines and bushes! I wonder how long ago that happened. Anyway, this is the upper limit of the so-called "Book Section" of the so-called "Upper Huron River" and is a popular fly-fishing destination. Except after heavy rains, when it becomes un-wadeable.