Category Archives: Summer

Mardi Gras in July – Fairport Harbor Mardi Gras Parade

Posted on July 4, 2013 by SallyK

On July 3, Andy and I got to participate in the annual Mardi Gras parade in Fairport Harbor, Ohio.  Fairport Harbor is generally a sleepy little town on Lake Erie.  It comes alive in summer thanks to it’s very lovely … Continue reading →

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Weekly Photo Challenge: My 2012 in Photos

Posted on December 31, 2012 by SallyK

This photo challenge was, well, challenging!   My family had a lot of fun this year.  We only left Ohio twice, and even then we just went over the border into Pennsylvania.  We went to a lot of beautiful and … Continue reading →

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Weekly Photo Challenge: Green

Posted on November 16, 2012 by SallyK

This week’s WordPress Weekly Photo Challenge is all things “green”.  A fitting topic for those of us in the north saying goodbye to green for a while.  I chose photos from my file at random – some quirky – that … Continue reading →

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The challenge of Old Man’s Cave

Posted on September 20, 2012 by SallyK

If you’ve been to Old Man’s Cave, you’re probably saying, huh?  It’s not a challenging hike.  And I agree, the hike to the cave is not bad.  HOWEVER, until the end of October, 2012, the biggest challenge in the Hocking … Continue reading →

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August sunset

Posted on August 11, 2012 by SallyK

Seen enough Lake Erie sunsets?  Me either! Sunset off Mentor Beach Park, Mentor-on-the-Lake, Ohio, USA.

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Thank you for voting …

Posted on August 2, 2012 by SallyK

… I didn’t win this time but I so appreciate your support!  Lake MetroParks has a contest every month so you may see one of my photos up for consideration in the future. Today’s photo was taken at Mentor Marsh … Continue reading →

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My photo made the final cut!

Posted on July 29, 2012 by SallyK

Some exciting news came in my Facebook feed this AM – one of my beach photos made the final cut in the July Lake Metroparks photo contest!  If you like this photo too, would you click over to this link … Continue reading →

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Lake Erie Bluffs, Lake MetroParks

Posted on July 26, 2012 by SallyK

Have you been to Lake County’s newest park?  Lake Erie Bluffs has been open for several weeks and a beautiful park it is!   We got a chance to visit for the first time on July 8.  It was a … Continue reading →

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Bumblebees

Posted on July 11, 2012 by SallyK

A few days ago we found a large stand of milkweed in beautiful, pink bloom at the back of the beach at Lake Erie Bluffs.  The fragrant flowers were full of bumblebees!  Several other varieties of bees and flies were … Continue reading →

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Mardis Gras Boat Parade, Fairport Harbor

Posted on July 8, 2012 by SallyK

Mardis Gras in New Orleans is long over but the fun goes on in Ohio.  The tiny town of Fairport Harbor hosted their own party on the shores of Lake Erie this weekend.  On one of the hottest, most humid … Continue reading →

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