Around sunset at the Mendota Lighthouse.  Look closely... you can almost see the light of the fourth order fresnel lens.

Today's big picture is even more realistic, with the flash occurring every 20 seconds.

Last night Houghton and Hancock met for their annual brawl at the MTU arena.  Hancock moves on to the big game with L'Anse tomorrow night.

Big Picture shows score at start of third period.  Final: 8-4

Though some snow still lingers, warm days have made for forceful falls as illustrated by this creek near Lac La Belle.

Check out the Big Picture for some tired locals resting against a tree.

A common scene these days in the Keweenaw, as global warming has hit the Copper Country.  A few more days and all of the snow will be gone.

On the corner in Lake Linden.

Another month at Pasty Central concludes with a tribute to friends we will always remember...
John Knodt
Olga Perander
Charles Shulz

...and today completes 2 full years of the Pasty Cam.

The early arrival of Spring has caused the break-up of the Big Iron River well ahead of schedule.  Roving reporter Dan takes us right to the water's edge.

Quite a contrast to the sight he wired Pasty Central  yesterday (see below).
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Dale Venema of Mass City usually gives weekend mule-drawn sleigh rides this time of year (and does logging during the week).  The annual Snowburst Festival at the Porkies Ski Area...

...which turned out to be more of a snowmelt.