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Mid-Michigan Rail Yard

The Mid-Michigan Rail Yard between downtown Muskegon and the Causeway.

That big light is the one that illuminates the boat launch just across the river – making it the launch of choice on early mornings.

Log Booming Launch

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Chute Sentries

The Muskegon River has lots of chutes that connect the South and North Branches. Most run through power lines from the Cobb plant. All are lined by an amazing number of burned tree trunks.

Does anyone know if these trunks were from a controlled burn – perhaps to facilitate the installation and maintenance of the electrical lines? Or, was there an unplanned fire that wiped out so many acres of lumber? Either way, any idea when this happened?

Long Chute. Muskegon River - BW, July 27, 2016.jpg

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Muskegon River Sunrises

South Branch Sunrise

The sunrise over the South Branch of the Muskegon River on July 26, 2016

Muskegon River July 26, 2016.jpg

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Colorful Contrast

A high contrast monochrome of the Muskegon River just before dawn.

But, the original color shot was just as pretty. So, what the hell, post ’em both.

Muskegon River, July 23, 2016.jpg

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Clouds and Contrails

Jet contrails often distract in pictures. But not this morning. They started out pretty. Farther up the river they got wilder and wilder until the scene was nearly surreal.

Clouds and Contrails, Muskegon River, July 16, 2016.jpg

Clouds and Contrails, Muskegon River, July 16, 2016.jpg

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Crazy Clouds

The water and sky in this picture look crazy – as if a software filter has been used with a very heavy hand. But, no, it’s just another beautiful morning on the river.

South Branch Muskegon River, July 15, 2016.jpg

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Muskegon River

Cobb and Causeway

Two views from a trip from on the morning of July 10, 2016 – the Cobb plant and the bridge above the causeway.

US-31 Bridge North Branch Muskegon River, July 10, 2016.jpg

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Ekans!

Considerably shorter and a bit less colorful than the virtual version, this one was resting happily next to the river on July 9, 2016.

Long Chute Snake - Muskegon River, July 9, 2016

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Macro Morning

Along the Muskegon Lakeshore Trail on July 7, 2016

Bike trail spider, July 7, 2016

Bike trail dew drops, July 7, 2016

Bike trail flower 2, July 7, 2016

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Muskegon River

Drink My Deer?

Muskegon River’s south branch on June 25, 2016.

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Vessel Deployment

Lest anyone think that paddling photography is all play and no work.

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Muskegon River Sunrises

A View from the Bridge

From a June 19 paddle on the Muskegon River near Veteran’s Memorial Park.

Besides a lovely view to the east from under the 31 bridge, the bridge itself also looked great in the sunrise.

US31 Bridge North Branch Muskegon River, June 19, 2016

US31 Bridge North Branch Muskegon River, June 19, 2016.

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Back to the Nest

A duck nesting box on the Long Chute of the Muskegon River.

Duck Nest Box, Muskegon River, June 17, 2016

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River Bridge Sunrise

The sun rises over (under?) a railroad bridge just above the Causeway on the Muskegon River.

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McGraft Morning

Ruddiman Lagoon in Muskegon’s McGraft Park.

Ruddiman Lagoon, June 10, 2016.jpg

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Fowl Shots

The long chute is a really fun connector between the north and south branches of the Muskegon River.

Besides loads of turtles, fish, snakes and deer, there are a bunch of birds.

Muskegon River Swans, June 3, 2016

Muskegon River Ducklings, June 4, 2016.jpg

Muskegon River Ducklings, June 4, 2016.jpg

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Branch Manager

A bald eagle over the Muskegon River.

Before grabbing the camera, there were two eagles sharing this tree. Their imagined discussion of lunch plans causing concern for smaller animals in the area.

Bald Eagle, Muskegon River, May 25, 2016.jpg

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Though April Showers…

A lovely spring sprout on Muskegon Lakeshore Trail.

Bike Trail Bud, May 23, 2016.jpg

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Reflection On Work Avoidance

Stuck on a log on the Muskegon River, this plant reflection was far more interesting than attempting a dry extrication.

Muskegon River Reflection, May 22, 2016

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Ryerson Creek Morning

Looking up Ryerson Creek from Yuba Street near the old Muskegon Farmer’s Market.

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