Am I the only person left on the planet who has never gathered a caterpillar and watched her transform into a butterfly? Honestly I didn't even know it was a thing. Witnessing the monarch caterpillar stages seems like magic...or a miracle. An incredibly beautiful process and so easy to do right at home. Monarch Caterpillar Stages This post … [Read more...]
It’s ok to be a little nutty…this chipmunk!
It seems the wildlife around the resort are evolving along with the many personal changes we've experienced this past year. Our mallards from years past weren't around much this season. The loons didn't grace us with a little loon baby. But the squirrels were as active as ever. We even had a skunk play a cameo during an evening campfire (another … [Read more...]
Wildlife at Twin Cedars Resort: great blue heron
I'm forever in awe of the amazing wildlife we get to experience right outside our front door. While the Great Blue Heron isn't that uncommon, this is my first time seeing one at the resort. Isn't it funny how there are certain experiences in our lives that we can picture perfectly? I remember the first time I ever saw a blue heron. Bob … [Read more...]
Bird Watching is a thing! 4 ways to get started
I'm forever intrigued by the diverse interests in our resort guests and sometimes it sparks something within me. When I first heard the term "bird watching," I think I pictured something like this: a nursing home with bird feeders poised in front of strategically placed windows, with half interested old folks gazing into the distance. An occasional … [Read more...]
Wolf Facts: What you should know in Michigan’s U.P.
Like many of the posts I write, this one also stems from my own curiosity and desire to get educated. Last spring I was trying to get in shape, running almost daily on our surrounding trails, down 2 tracks and dirt roads. Then about mid-June I had a conversation. One that completely changed my perspective, which lead me to determine if this new … [Read more...]
