Fall is a good time to head out on a Keweenaw adventure drive. Kathy Erkkila Ptaszek did just that recently, making a stop by the Tobacco River to check out how the river is rushing off into Lake Superior. She was not disappointed, as you can see the river is running well, even under cloudy skies.

From there her next stop was by Rice Lake, where she captured the cloud covered skies with a bright spot where the sun was trying to peak through. Someone commented that it was a “spirit in the sky”. Rice Lake shoreline is filled with the reeds in Kathy’s fourth photo, they form somewhat of a border around the lake. She also found a nice patch of Winterberries, also known as Michigan Holly. Kathy said the adventure was “pretty as a picture” and I totally agree!

Speaking of “pretty as a picture”, we have a compilation of shots from Isle Royale National Park, Mott Island web camera of the Northern Lights on November 8th and 9th for today’s video. Don Afman (known as D.A. (Midwested) here on the Pasty Cam), made this compilation from multiple still image captures at 5 minute intervals. He said the lights lasted all the way from dusk until dawn. I love the loon soundtrack he added, too!

If you’re wondering the best way to photograph Aurora’s yourself, check out this guide from Visit Keweenaw: Aurora Chasing in the Keweenaw for First Timers. There are all kinds of tips from what you need in your tool kit, to camera and clothing tips. There’s also a bonus section with links to more tips.

Nice set of lucky strikes, Kathy!
These are smoke’n pix.
Haunting video…The Birds.

On a side; Sunday’s Pasty Cam included
posts from “mickill mouse (Ram4)”, has
anyone heard anything about her?

Haven't heard from her in a very
long time. I wonder what she's up
to lately.

I really enjoyed these pictures.
And the video with the loons was
wonderful. I could listen to loons
all day. The northern lights were
awesome also.

I love the Michigan Holly. When I was healthy, I
picked so much sea glass out at the Tobacco River.
There's a lot out there.

That video is beyond awesome. Full screen is a
must...it is so beautiful...I look at the webcams
out there now and again...you can see stars too.
Here in Houghton...you see nothing. The light
pollution is just a shame. I'd love for Houghton
and Hancock to turn off the lights one night for
one hour, on a clear night....let us see the
universe!

The sky in the vid is filled with stars, and how
they and the lights bounce off the water, is SO
stunning...unreal.

Hello,
i will write more later

Hello, I will write more later today

The Northern Lights should keep showing off throughout next year as we have entered the peak of the 11 year cycle.

Donna, I took your advice and just ate a Culver's Double Butter Burger (no pickle). Delicious indeed! I think it's not just the red onions but also something in the seasoning, maybe garlic?

Here is how the Tobacco River looked after the huge flooding of 2018. I took these about a week after the terrible devastation.

Beautiful pics Kathy, same for you D.A. as well
with Donna's yesterday!!

Culvers is pretty good, although I think their
patties are a bit thin. D.A. you're right about
the fish sandwich though, it's one of the best for
fast food. Although... I'd be going to the Depot
on a regular basis if I lived U.P. there in the
Lake Linden area for sure. Their burgers are great
I think.

I miss the Tobacco River, only 9 miles to LB!!
around the corner to the Dockside Resort and
camping at Bobby Kauppi's. and in my earlier
years.... walking distance to the Gay Bar, pizza,
shots & beers and a great Jukebox at one time a
bit ago. lol Made for some interesting rides back
to Little Betsy, hey it was college years, and the
snowbanks acted like bumpers, JK.

I'm with you, U.C. I do love the
flavor of Culver's burgers but
they're so thin. And the fish
sandwich is delicious. Their
French fries are so darn good.

Yea, they are thin
That's why I get the Double.

I don't think they've always had a Double.

They often have Walleye during Lent.

They've had a double as long as i
can remember, D.A.

U.C. Snowbanks as bumpers...ain't that the
truth...been there, done that...way too many times.
I drove a VW and it got picked up and moved so many
times....loved my bug...

U.C., do you remember when they had all the guns
hanging from the ceiling at the Gay Bar? Hit that
place MANY times....and they had that magpie in a
cage there??