Here is a snowy owl picture from near Northport (taken around winter solstice.) It was such an amazing experience to see it hunting over a field, and then see it perched nearby.

~ Angie Lucas, Cedar MI

NB: Snowy owls, native to Arctic climes, are more numerous in our region this year due to a lack of luscious lemmings further north.

Photo of the stairs up to the Whaleback Inn just outside Leland, taken on December 23rd, 2011.

~ Ken Willis, Mentor OH

This was taken at the Sleeping Bear Sand Dunes near Devil's Slide on a beautiful crisp October afternoon.

~ Carrie Sharp, Suttons Bay MI

Finally, the day before Christmas, we get enough snow for Santa's sleigh! Time to head out for a walk along the base of the Sleeping Bear Dunes just before sunset. Happy holidays to all!

~ Julie Weeks, Empire MI

~ Michael Schwartz, Glen Arbor MI & St. Paul MN