Awesome and with conviction -

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


Independence Day Remembrance
Lest We Forget

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24 hour weather forecast at
NOAA in Gaylord

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7/2/2025 Update   

The bouncing temperature ball continues. Tonight temps are expected to drop down to the mid 50's, Thursday night down to the low 50's then only down to the high 60's for Friday and Saturday nights.
Sunday gets back to lovely sleeping temps in to the mid 50's that sticks around in to the new coming work week.

Daytime high Thursday ought be in the pleasant low 80's before toasting out in the high 80's to mid 90's for Friday and Saturday.
Sunday high temps are back in the low 80's along with potential for some rain and/or thunderstorms.
Monday through to Wednesday high temps are expected to be in the mid 70's starting off and rising slowwwly to the low/mid 80's come Wednesday.

Should be a nice holiday weekend ,though toasty.  Keep in mind to have a close eye on the fireworks.  There is a ton of dead wood scattered throughout the woodlands, combined with roasty temps will be prime conditions for that Red Flag wildfire warning.
 Pay attention!!
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The woodlands have leafed out great, hiding much of the scars and wounds from the April Fools Ice Storm. Milkweeds are coming close to blossoming out to feed the Monarchs and bee's. 

Woodland babies are popping up from the birds to the bear.  Little Bambi's are being seen if Mama don't sneak them off into the leafy cover before ya get to see them.
Baby bunnies are often seen hangin' out on the road and trailways too.
  Too cute. An explosion of life in the great north woods!!

Blueberry bushes are in their brilliant lime green and looking happy! The bounty crop will rely on the sporadic rains starting out in May. Not a whole lot of berries that crossed my eyeballs observing during the green berry forming phase in late June.
 We certainly are getting needed heat & some good rains to plumpin' those little morsels up for that reputable wild blueberry yum!  With the coming forecasted rains should help get those juices building up the yum factor!

Ticks had popped to life with the season. Not quite as crazy as last year, but they are showing up but less often and definitely not in the insane constant numbers as last year.
Depending on the area (near water and long grass/bushes) the clusters will pepper you and your animals something fierce. Fortunately it appears to be simmering down for the outdoor walks along the trails.

 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.

Bear have been out with their cubs scrounging around looking for something to quash the hunger pains.

Road kill is on the rise with critters venturing out for the spring time cruise and humanoids in a hurry to get to somewhere quick.
(contact your local representatives to have the state road commission re-instate picking up the road kill.  That is an invitation for carrion eaters to become victims of us speeding humanoids)
Keep you eye's peeled.  This time of year the does are carrying the new crop of baby deer so hitting one deer may actually turn out a 2-3 deer killed.
Not a prize to boast about


  Deer and other critters are on the move, 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
(Animated image from accuweather.com) ===========================================

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