Lake Winnebago

Lake Winnebago, Fond du Lac, WI  2019

Foot Bridge

Lakeside Park, Fond du Lac, WI  2019

Lakeside Park

Lakeside Park, Fond du Lac, WI  2019

Crane

Costa Mesa, CA  2018

Burlington Boathouse

Burlington, VT  2015

I'm sure this place is much busier in the warmer summer months.  By the middle of October, most of the boats have been removed from the water for the winter.  It was pretty cold the morning of my cruise on Lake Champlain,  right around freezing with a stiff breeze blowing.  Later in the day I would see some heavy snow squalls.  Winter isn't far off. 

Red Rocks

South Burlington, VT  2015

Here's another interesting geologic formation seen along the shores of Lake Champlain.  The red color of these rocks comes from the high iron oxide content.  The sediments forming these rocks were laid down 500 million years ago when Vermont was close to the equator and under a tropical sea.  Over time the sediments became cemented into sandstone.  The heat and pressure which resulted from tectonic forces about 450 million years ago changed the sandstone into quartzite seen today.  This is part of the Monkton Quartzite formation.  This rock was quarried and can be found in some of the redstone buildings in Burlington and on the campus of the University of Vermont. 

Lone Rock Point - The Champlain Thrust

Lake Champlain, 2015

Lake Champlain was formed when the last glaciers receded about 12,000 years ago.  It's hard to believe but this whole region was under 1-2 miles of ice.  Shortly after the glaciers receded, this land was below sea level due to the weight of the ice.  This allowed the Atlantic Ocean to flow into the lake via the St Lawrence River, so at one time this was a body of salt water.  The land rebounded above sea level, and over a period of time the salt water was slowly replaced with fresh water.  This photo shows a very famous geological feature known as the Champlain Thrust, a thrust fault where older rocks were forced over younger rocks .

Lake Champlain

Burlington, VT  2015

Before we sailed, I was able to get some shots of Lake Champlain from the docks.  This is the view looking northwest across the lake into New York state.  

The Spirit of Ethan Allen

Burlington, VT  2015

I spent a weekend recently in Burlington, VT, right on the shores of Lake Champlain.  Although much smaller than any of the Great Lakes,  the locals here like to consider Lake Champlain to be another "Great" lake.  It's over 120 miles long and lies on the border between New York and Vermont.  At places it reaches depths of 325 feet.  It was a very strategic water way during the French and Indian War as well as the Revolutionary War.  This sight seeing boat was about to embark on a 1.5 hour cruise on the lake and on a crisp autumn Sunday morning, I was along for the sail.  I can't turn down the opportunity to spend some time on a boat. 

Gay City State Park Pond

Gay City State Park

I could find no name for this pond located in Gay City State Park.  I think it's man-made, but I'm not sure.  the Blackledge River flows through the park and into this pond.  The river provided power for a saw mill built back in the early 1800's.  Today the pond offers visitors a nice beach and a place to swim on hot summer days.  On this particular day, I was able to catch this reflection, which I'm linking to Weekend Reflections.  Enjoy your weekend and thanks for visiting. 

Clark Pond

Niantic, CT.

I've posted pictures before from the Oswegatchie Hills Nature Preserve, located not far from where I live.  It makes for a nice walk, and when I'm really ambitious, there are some great, well-marked trails throughout the preserve for a serious hike.  Clark Pond was created back in the 1800's, I think.  During the winter months, ice would be harvested from the pond and transported to the local docks to keep the fishermen's  catch fresh.  There's no longer a need to harvest ice, but the pond remains and on this particular day offered this reflection.  For other great reflections, check out Weekend Reflections hosted by James.  Thank you for looking and have a great weekend. 

Higgins Lake

Roscommon, MI

I had a chance to spend the weekend at a conference center located on Higgins Lake, in Roscommon, MI.  I only had my iPhone with me, since I had to travel light.  An early walk presented me with this view of a misty lake.

The View from Above

Toronto, CA

Just a couple of the fabulous views one can see during lunch atop the CN Tower at the 360 Restaurant. The day we were there was kind of hazy, and not the best for photographs.  

Gorton Pond II

Niantic, CT

Here's my contribution for this week's Weekend Reflections.  Have a nice weekend everyone, and thanks for looking.  You can see many more fine reflections here.  Thank you James for hosting Weekend Reflections, now going on three years!  

Gorton Pond

Niantic, CT

I drive by this pond everyday and have often noticed the wonderful reflections found in the early mornings and evenings when the water is still.  Today, I finally made it down to the pond on foot after a nice long hike and was able to take some nice pictures.  I'm linking this to Weekend Reflections  where you'll find some other very nice reflections.  Have a nice weekend and thanks for looking.

Clark Pond

I came across this view in the Oswegatchie Hills Nature Preserve located not far from where I live.  There are some well marked trails there for hiking.  This pond is man made.  Years ago, ice would be harvested in the winter from this pond to be used to keep the Niantic fisherman's catch fresh.