Northern Mitten

Here's something I never really knew having grown up in Detroit: the west side of Michigan is pretty damn nice. I mean, like, really, really nice. Heather and I traveled up the Northwest coast of the state a few weekends back to spend time with her family and take in the sites that Pure Michigan has to offer. With it's relative proximity to Chicago, it's definitely a trip we'll be repeating.


Leelanau Peninsula, Michigan, 2013

Leelanau Peninsula, Michigan, 2013

Leelanau Peninsula, Michigan, 2013

Leelanau Peninsula, Michigan, 2013

 Leelanau Peninsula, Michigan, 2013




Below is something I'd never seen before in all the times I've visited vineyards in the past: once grapes are near fruition birds can sense their sweetness, and pillage at will (can't blame them). To prevent these avifauna-monsters from ruining the harvest, netting is draped over the vines, protecting the fruit. Sort of surreal looking, too.


Leelanau Peninsula, Michigan, 2013

Leelanau Peninsula, Michigan, 2013

And, because we were traveling during the Harvest Moon...

Holland, Michigan, 2013
 
Holland, Michigan, 2013