The Upper Peninsula of Michigan (UP) is in the center of “The North Woods” of Michigan, Wisconsin, Minnesota, and southern Ontario (see map below). The World Wildlife Fund classifies it as the terrestrial ecoregion known as “Western Great Lakes Forest”. The region has a Humid Continental Climate that is marked by cold winters, cool summers, and precipitation throughout the year. The weather is the toughest part of living here with long, bitterly cold winters, mid-summer frosts, and cold rains at any time. One of the nice aspects of the climate is the characteristic summer thunderstorms that come through the region, especially in the evenings. As I get older I appreciate the smaller things and life and the sound of thunder and rain brings back memories of my childhood. We stay in my childhood home when we are here and watching the sky light up and hearing the thunder last night was so pleasant. I went outside and filmed a bit of the night sky in my neighborhood. (above)
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