Konnie LeMay

1 week ago | lakesuperior.com | Konnie LeMay

Jumping into Spring Thunder Bay photographer Chris Artist has been posting some trout-run shots this week and a nice video. Now is the time for trout-jumping watchers to keep an eye on the temperatures … and on the creek, says Chris, plus he adds a note to anglers for preserving the trout population. “Viccars Creek, located in Thunder Bay, Ontario, is a small urban tributary of Lake Superior that experiences seasonal steelhead (rainbow trout) spawning runs.

2 weeks ago | lakesuperior.com | Konnie LeMay

Washouts around the Shores The Ontario Provincial Police - North East Region posted a photo showing Tuesday washouts along Highway 17 and advising the public that Highway 17 from Pinewood Drive in Wawa to Highway 552 in Goulais River is CLOSED due to a washout near Jones Landing. Length of closure unknown. An update will be provided when the highway reopens." This photo is Jones Landing north of Sault Ste. Marie.

3 weeks ago | lakesuperior.com | Konnie LeMay

Migrating Back to the North Freighters, loons and pelicans were among those migrating into our Big Lake region recently. ABJ Loon (seen in this photo from the Facebook page of Michael and Teresa McGill, McGill's Nature in Motion, As the McGills explain: "It's that time of year...waiting to hear if our oldest known banded loon... ABJ ...returns once again to Seney National Wildlife Refuge. Hatched in 1987 on the Refuge...hope to see him enjoy his 38th year back on the Refuge.

4 weeks ago | lakesuperior.com | Konnie LeMay

Look Who's Springing Up Travel Marquette posted photos by Korben Moelter of wild residents to watch for as they bring out their spring babies, along with advice for how you can be a good neighbor. “Spring in Marquette means the return of some wild neighbors! ⁠ As birds nest, fawns rest, and others raise their young, it’s essential to give them plenty of space:⁠ • Stick to trails to avoid disturbing nests or dens.⁠ • Don’t approach – use zoom or binoculars for a closer look⁠.

1 month ago | lakesuperior.com | Konnie LeMay

The Minnesota-born creator of “Peanuts,” Charles Schulz,  was right when he titled his first book “Happiness is a Warm Puppy” – at least that’s what those who operate regional assisted living and nursing care facilities believe. They have the dogs to prove it. In Marathon, Ontario, the manager of Peninsula Manor, a “seniors supportive” housing facility that is part of the North of Superior Healthcare Group, has been inviting local residents since August 2024 to visit with their pets.