Early spring

Sap is pouring out of the maples trees for the last 5 days.  Weather is perfect for boiling.

Snowmobiles limited to Tusk Rd. to Island, lots of

snow for travelling.  But mill hill for ATVs and walking.

What caused this?

Unknown tracks on the lake.  Several sets that appear from nowhere.  Any guesses?

Bees

In the winter the bees leave the hive to rid their bodies of waste products.  Many never return to the hive.  Each of the 'dots' in the photo are bees that have expired.  One benefit of seeing these dead bees is knowing that the hives are still surviving.

Causeway drifting

About the only location that suffers from snow drifting in the ELCA area is the causeway.  Not much of a problem so far.

Fresh snow

About 8 inches of powder on the ground.  Waiting for snowmobiles on Family Day.

Red Spruce

Some people have asked about the orange stakes at the top of the causeway hill.  They are markers for red spruce seedlings.