This shot was snapped by James M Phelps yesterday, validating that spring is here. A photo that speaks for itself, the yellow feathers pop out on the green background (and foreground) of the spruce needles.
Check out more of James’ photography at www.jmp-photography.com
Photo courtesy of JMP’s Flickr page.

“Picnic Tables Awaiting the Spring” by Aunt Jojo on Flickr
After the lingering winter it stills remains more and more promising that spring is around the corner. Parks are clear of snow and starting to take down their “closed for the season” signs and opening their gates.
This photo is taken at Hagerman Lake, nine miles [...]

Spring is finally here, we’re quite sure of it. In fact if there is another snow storm you can blame it on us.
Spring is consistently anticipated for the warm weather and the green grass. It gets better when you can leave the window cracked at night, have a nice breeze, and [...]

During the last several weeks Yooper Steez has reached a large and growing demand for Steez. Now, we’re even representing turtles. Let us introduce you to Aristotle Esio Trot…
“I am a well rounded Greek tortoise living in a fab pad in Northern Michigan with a dotty woman, her husband, their yappy Yorkshire terrier [...]

…on the Yellow Dog Plains
Find the Salmon Trout River on Google Maps.
A photo by savethewildup on Flickr

Spring is coming, I’m sure of it! The Upper Peninsula saw one more big snow storm this winter, hopefully it will be the last one for the season. After a number of warm days all the accumulated snow seems to be gone. But trust us, spring will come.
We have been anxious to [...]

Every spring, summer, and fall thousands of people make their way to Canyon Falls. Not as many people make it back to the falls during the winter, which is one of the most impressive times to see it. The best is if you can make it right after a big snowfall, where you’ll [...]

The Upper Peninsula is no epicenter to skyscrapers and highrise buildings. When driving through Marquette or Houghton you’ll count just a few buildings that scratch the sky around 10-stories. But if you want to see the real deal, the omega of Upper Peninsula skyscrapers, make your way to Escananba to see the tallest [...]