09 May

Mt. Baldy at Petoskey State Park

February 11, 2025
Posted by Connie Doherty
Leroy, Mt. Baldy, Petoskey, Petoskey State Park, poodle

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Do you know how many steps there are to the top of Mt. Baldy? On this day I harnessed the power of the Poodle (Leroy) to assist in the climb! After 153 steps you reach a viewing deck. 025

Stand for a moment and enjoy the view before climbing the steep hill to the top!

20 Jun

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Walking in the Woods Near Petoskey With Leroy

February 11, 2025
Leroy, Petoskey, walking in the woods

This young fellow was walking the same path with Leroy and me today. As often as he stops, I really can't say if he'll be able to achieve his 10,000 hops today or not.

13 Jun

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Rain this morning in Petoskey

February 11, 2025
Petoskey

The leaves' faces shine with life-giving rain after weeks of dry days.

09 Jun

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Flowers bloom in the back regions of Petoskey State Park

February 11, 2025
Petoskey, Petoskey State Park

Over the hill from the Tannery Creek Campground at Petoskey State Park is a meadow that local kids called Blood Lake. Over fifty years ago, the nearby tannery dumped discharge into this earthen bowl....

09 Jun

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A Clear day (finally!) at Petoskey State Park

February 11, 2025
Petoskey, Petoskey State Park

So long Senor Smoke! Hello June blue skies! Hopefully our neighbors to the north can put those wildfires out soon! We had a fiery red sunrise today, but the air is much cleaner now...

08 Jun

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Aerodynamic Poodle at Petoskey State Park

February 11, 2025
Leroy, Petoskey State Park, poodle, Prtoskey

Ears swept back, Leroy will really be making tracks now!

03 Jun

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Poodle Pauses at Petoskey Park

February 11, 2025
Leroy, Mt. Baldy, Petoskey, Petoskey State Park

Leroy pausing on the breath-catcher deck at the end of the stairs up Mt. Baldy (Petoskey State Park).

03 Jun

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There’s always something new in Petoskey!

February 11, 2025
chicken sitting, Petoskey

My neighbors are chicken sitting!

26 May

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Strange Happenings as Reported by Leroy

February 11, 2025
Leroy

I have started to do some exercises using a resistance band. As I pulled the band out, stretching it taut, then relaxing, Leroy watched. His head swiveled back and forth following the movement of...

21 May

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New rug. Bad dog!

February 11, 2025
Leroy, Rescue dog

Yesterday was National Rescue Dog Day! Leroy celebrated by chewing a hole into a rug I'd bought about thirty minutes earlier. You can spot the evidence to the right (his left) of Leroy's paw.

20 May

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The Colors of Spring in Northern Michigan

February 11, 2025
magnolia tree, Northern Michigan, Petoskey, Spring

A magnolia tree in full bloom. These trees are few and far between in the Petoskey area. If you see one, take time to inhale the beautiful, fresh scent!

15 May

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The Seasons of Northern Michigan

February 11, 2025
baby-birds, Northern Michigan, Petoskey

Spring days near Petoskey often find us still prisoners of mittens, hats, neck-gators, and parkas as we venture forth on frosty morning walks. But Miss Spring does have some redeeming features. Showy daffodils, delicate,...

05 May

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Petoskey- Land of the Million Dollar Sunsets!

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