CIMPLE – A Curious Introvert's Musings & Photos about Life and Enjoyment

In our old Michigan winters, by this time of the season snowmobilers would be traveling over some of our 6,500 miles of snowmobile trails, our 40 ski areas would be busy with skiers and other outdoor enthusiasts would be enjoying winter festivals, ice fishing and hockey on the frozen lakes. While the ski resorts are finally able to begin making snow with the colder temps, unfortunately that’s just not the same. On New Year’s Day the Great Lakes had the smallest ice cover in at least the last 50 years. I’ve always loved winter, but have been very slowly adjusting to these changes even though at this age I appreciate the days that snow shoveling and driving on icy roads is not required. Luckily with a little over 2,000 biking trails in our state there is plenty to see and do until the snow and ice finally appear and for those like my brother who has always created his own path, our beaches are the perfect place for a winter’s day bike ride.