Canoeing in Michigan

I've been returning to Michigan in the autumn for the past few years. One of the highlights of the trip is what has become an annual tradition: a short paddle with my friend George Laetz on the Huron River. We usually take a short day trip, followed by a meal at the Dexter pub.

Every year there are some surprises, particularly in terms of wildlife. We've seen a variety of deer, wild turkeys, great blue herrons, osprey, hawk, ducks, trout, pike, turtles, and many others. This year we even saw a beaver lodge, though didn't see the builders.

Photos by, and courtesy of George Laetz.