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Lake Michigan in the Fall

TravelAmanda Walter | Maple Alps2 Comments

It is always nice to get out in the fresh air, and Fall colours make things even more beautiful! I love the Summer, but there is definitely a beauty in Autumn that cannot be surpassed.

We had the pleasure of having my in-laws in town for a few weeks and this was one of the amazing walks we were able to take while soaking in the gorgeous scenes. I snapped a few photos, of course.

 
Rosy Mound in the Fall | www.maplealps.com
rosy mound | www.maplealps.com
Lake Michigan in the Fall | www.mapleapls.com
 

Even though we’ve lived here for a couple years, I’m still not used to the contrast of the fall colours and the lake. It’s such a gorgeous thing to witness. I love to live in a world with different seasons!

 
Lake Michigan in the Fall | www.maplealps.com
Lake Michigan in the Fall | www.maplealps.com
Lake Michigan in the Fall | www.maplealps.com
 

Living close to water has always been a dream of mine, and I am so glad that we are able to now! I mean, I grew up near lakes, but we always had to drive there. Just being a few blocks away is amazing.

Water just has the ability to give an amazing calm and peace that I love. Listening to the waves crash against the shore and watching it shimmer in the sun is my absolute favourite.

 
Lake Michigan in the Fall | www.maplealps.com
Lake Michigan in the Fall | www.maplealps.com
Lake Michigan in the Fall | www.maplealps.com
Lake Michigan in the Fall | www.maplealps.com
 

The best part of any walk is enjoying it with those you care about. We had a great time talking, catching up, and laughing. So much laughing!

 
Lake Michigan in the Fall | www.maplealps.com
Lake Michigan in the Fall | www.mapleapls.com
Lake Michigan in the Fall | www.maplealps.com
 

The crazy part is that just a few days later, snow is covering the ground. Just part of the excitement of living here!

 

Don’t you just love the gorgeous scenes of fall?


 

A Spring Evening on Lake Michigan

TravelAmanda Walter | Maple Alps6 Comments

We absolutely love living right by Lake Michigan and we walk down to the water as often as we possibly can. Now that things are thawing out a bit, we are more willing and able to brave the cold (though when it is cold, it still is really cool to go see the water).

Watching the sun do it's setting across the lake is a magical thing, and we feel so blessed to be able to have that pretty much at our door. I thought I might give you readers a little tiny taste of what we get on a Spring (okay, more like Winter) evening.

Lake Michigan | www.maplealps.com
Lake Michigan | www.maplealps.com
Lake Michigan | www.maplealps.com
Lake Michigan | www.maplealps.com
Lake Michigan | www.maplealps.com
Lake Michigan | www.maplealps.com
Lake Michigan | www.maplealps.com
Lake Michigan | www.maplealps.com
Lake Michigan | www.maplealps.com
Lake Michigan | www.maplealps.com
Lake Michigan | www.maplealps.com
 

What do you love about where you live?