Awesome and with conviction -

                  from a silent TV move star who surprisingly, has a lot to say


In Remembrance of Selfless Sacrifice
Lest We Forget

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8/27/2025 Update   

We're at the doorstep of pleasant temps this weekend.

Thursday highs                around 60º
* Friday          -                      mid 60's
* Saturday       -                     low 70's

* Sunday         -         mid to high 70's Thursday Low temps          low 40's
* Friday night      -                low 40's
* Saturday night  -                mid 40's
* Sunday night    -               high 40's
* Monday night   -           around 50º

There is about a 50% chance of rain from
Wednesday night thru Thursday hours that begin to fizzle Thursday evening  giving way to some partly cloudy skies  then clearing Friday after some froggy skies Thereafter it's looking like sunny skies and warmer temps expected through and in to the new coming work week.

 There is still a ton of dead wood scattered throughout the woodlands,
 so when torching up the campfires, pay heed to common sense, eh?
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The woodlands have leafed out great, hiding much of the scars and wounds from the April Fools Ice Storm. Milkweed blossoms are drying out and now are the host to the eggs and caterpillars that morph into the beautiful orange winged flutterby's that will head south for wintering in a couple of spots in Mexico.
That give reason to more Monarchs are being seen recently.  So just wave and bid them a safe journey back to the Mexican wintering grounds.  (Non stop flight back of some 2,500 - 3,000 somce miles!!!)

How these frail little flutterby's do a non-stop flight south for the thousand some miles is utterly mind blowing.  It took 3-4 generations to get up here yet this batch of  "Super Monarch's" takes that journey non-stop to Mexico.  And just think,,, THEY NEVER HAD BEEN THERE!!!  Talk about a natural "auto-pilot".
Wow!

 Please slow down and watch for the critters now in the end of season hunt for food.  Most road kills are a result of impatience and tunnel vision driving and not for the "nothing I could do" accident. 
It's a real bummer to see the baby critters squished while they are just starting to experience life. It's not that uncommon to see Mama squished with her baby(s) right by her.  Even after death they keep right next to Mama. Which becomes their early exit from this world.

(please contact your local representatives to have the state road commission re-instate picking up the road kill from the roadways.  That is an invitation for carrion eaters to become victims from us hurrying humanoids)
Keep your eye's peeled.
Not a prize to boast about

Ticks have been showing up but less often and definitely not in the insane constant numbers as in the spring kick off. Its a notable decrease of tick finds on the customary tick-checks.
Though tick finds are less frequent,,, it's still summer when they're out doing their tick thing.

 So don't shy away, cope with 'em and just be prepared using all the formalities like constant tick checks, tick repellent in the form of anything pungent like citrus essential oils that turns their tickie cheeks and makes  you less appetizing.

For your pets, use  caution with oils and anything for that matter. Much of the stuff out there is toxic to the muttie.  Diluted CedarWood and LemonGrass oils seem to be okay just as long as you don't get it near their eyes, mouth and nose.  Best to rub in to their fur behind the head, back, bellie and legs. Careful not to saturate and get it coating the skin. That might get a negative reaction for your fur baby.
That's my story and I'm stickin' to it.

Lake and pond waters have had water fowl take over where the ice once reigned. Loons have come back with the other birds of migration trickling back with the seasonal temps.
The woods are alive in song especially around daybreak and evening hours.




  Deer and other critters are on the move in the mad dash to pack on the winter fat, so keep your eye's peeled.

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Bag your deer during rifle season,
not with your car or truck out of season.

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A bit of advice on Bear
 from a Montana resident a few years back

In light of the rising frequency of human/grizzly bear conflicts, the Montana Department of Fish and Game is advising hikers, hunters, and fishermen to take extra
precautions and keep alert for bears while in the field.
We advise that outdoorsmen wear noisy little bells on their clothing so as not to startle the bears that aren't
expecting them. We also advise outdoorsmen to carry pepper spray with them in case of an encounter with a bear.

It is also a good idea to watch out for fresh signs of bear activity. Outdoors-men should recognize the difference between black bear and grizzly bear poop. Black bear poop
is smaller and contains a lot of berry seeds and squirrel fur.
Grizzly bear poop has little bells in it and smells like pepper spray.
~ author unknown

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Ticks,
our new norm

Enjoy the woods INFORMED
Know What You're Looking At TickEncounter.org

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Want to have your tick tested?
Tick Identification and Testing Form Offered at no charge by MDARD (Michigan Dept of Agriculture and Rural Development)

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Stay clear of Permethrin
for tick prevention. It keeps on killing.
Do your own research to know why

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ELK VELVET ANTLER EXTRACT
Nutritional Supplements Click HERE for components of VELVET ANTLER. It's in there!

 If you are in town, stop over at the 

• Elk Velvet Antler Extract 
• Elk Velvet Antler Skin Lotion
• Elk Velvet Antler Sports Cream
• Elk Velvet Antler Pet Revitalizer (with Elk Liver)

All the above products are produced from the elk raised at the Rose Lake Elk Ranch here in the U.S.A.
(www.RoseLakeElkRanch.com)

ORDER EVA ONLINE with PayPal

 also in Hillman is the 
Thunder Bay Resort
989-742-4502
They keep a selection of Antler Velvet supplements

      Consider all the minerals and nutrients the elk uses to get those antlers so flippin' huge and strong in a manner of mere months. These minerals and nutrients help the body cope with arthritis, sore joints and muscles, growth factors for bone and muscle health. 
From those living with aches and pains to body builders and sports junkies, it's in there!
Side effects of Elk Antler Velvet usually appear in Autumn which may include growing antlers, an urge to bugle, scrape the ground and head butt any thing or any body that comes near your harem.  A slight inconvenience but they do fall off in the spring.

Listen to an Elk Bugle -
If you hear this in the woods , it'll be sure to send chills down the spine.

Get next to nature,         and get next to your "self"

Real time weather conditions for today and tomorrow
NWS Weather Story

For current weather and projected forecasts for the Atlanta, 
Hillman and Lewiston area, check out
Local Weather & forecast
from NOAA in Gaylord

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For continual Updated Animated Radar Images to see where snow clouds are headed click HERE
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MDOT
interactive map
https://mdotjboss.state.mi.us/MiDrive/map#

Current  State Road Conditions from updated web cams

  an interactive state map showing road closures, accidents, construction and more things that might affect your travels

For the outdoor enthusiast. 
Northern Michigan Trailway Routes for ORV,
Snowmobile, Biking & Hiking
http://www.UpNorthTrails.org
 

Into the Night Sky

Michigan has one of world's few 'dark sky parks' for stargazers | -Michigan Radio-

The Headlands, an International Dark Sky Park - 
-Pure Michigan Travel-

 
Automobile,
SNOW MOBILe 
& ATV/ORV SERVICE
at
Atlanta Auto Repair
12383 State Street
Atlanta, MI  49709
989-785-4647

visit their web site!
www.atlantaautorepairmi.com

 
 

* Area Snow Mobile Clubs *

Lewiston Fun-One's
989-786-5414.

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Local lodgings Central Montmorency County   (Atlanta) A-Win Sands Motel 989-785-2337 Atlanta Motel 989-785-4509 Elk View Cabins (Elk Shed hunting and Elk tours) 989-785-4896 Fireside Lodge 419-605-8012 (Lewiston) Maple House Hostel (B&B) 989-786-4483 /   989-732-0336 Tall Pines Bed & Breakfast www.i2k.com/~tallpinesbnb 989-786-4534 Sheridan Valley Motel http://sheridanvalleymotel.com/default.htm 989-786-9944 (Hillman) Browns North Shore Resort (989) 742-4166)  Food & Drink Thunder Bay Deli  Downtown Atlanta on the trail easement north of M-32 before the Haymeadow Creek bridge crossing to Freddies Family Market  M-32 North / Downtown Atlanta 989-785-3700 Susan's Roadside Diner on the East side of downtown Atlanta 12656 State St,  Atlanta, MI 49709 (989) 785-4678 - Talley's Log Cabin / Downtown Lewiston 989-786-2011  - Chatter's Bull Pen Sports Bar 121 N. State St./ Downtown Hillman 989-742-3282 - El Bo Inn - 24300 M-33 Atlanta, Michigan  49709 989-785-4713 https://elbo-inn.com/ The Baklava Shop https://www.thebaklavashop.com Home made Bread, Deserts,  Pastries, sandwich wraps and more. 2889 Kneeland St. Lewiston, MI  49756 989-785-5438 Call ahead for large or special orders! Willows Cafe´ Downtown Atlanta 12431 State Street (M-32) 989-884-2842 open at 7am Breakfast specials, lunch & dinner from donuts to Elk Burgers! Burleigh's Northern Bistro (1) block South from Stop light  in center of town off Co RD 487 11210 Main St. Atlanta, MI 49709 (989) 376-1012 Restaurant Listings   listings from Menu Pix .

Souvenir's and Gifts
(Atlanta)
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Freddies Family Market
989-785-5723
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White Elk Coffee House
 with Collectables and Gifts
989-785-4650
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Atlanta Chamber of Commerce
(Located at the SW corner- downtown)
(989) 785-3400.

Things are looking up for the Rally!
Some cold & snow is on the forecast
to deliver good conditions!


 
Snow*Drift Rally
Feb 7th & 8th 2025

For pics of  critters you might see in these parts, check out our
Critters in the North East
Woods of Michigan

 Nature Is Speaking
www.NatureIsSpeaking.org

American Rally Association
www.AmericanRallyAssociation.com
visit their site for pictures and results from this years Sno*Drift Rally that was held on our wintery back-roads in the Great North Woods of Montmorency County