Category: Lake Michigan
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The Daniel W. Hoan Bridge has gotten some new lighting in recent years that makes a splash (as well as a good reflection. Hoan is widely recognized as one of the most effective mayors of the early 20th Century. The creation of what would become the County Parks System is among is many achievements. (Milwaukee,…
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Last year I watched the Mackinac Bridge walk from about 20 miles west on White Shoal Lighthouse. This year it may be time to go “up close and personal” with the Bridge again on Labor Day. Who is up to join me for the walk? (Mackinaw City, Michigan 2014)
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The first of over 60 cruise ships expected this summer arrived in Milwaukee Harbor today. Great Lakes cruising is becoming a thing and Milwaukee is one of the prime stops. With a city full of activities visitors will have 5)o trouble finding things to do. (Milwaukee, Wisconsin, 2026)
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When I was a boy, the Detroit Institute of Arts had a fabulous ad singing that “you’ve got to have art.” I recommend checking the video and the recent remake. I often hum the tune when passing by my hometown art museum. The museum itself is a signature art piece by Santiago Calatrava. I’ve traveled…
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There is a supper club that overlooks the Lake that is one of my favorite places to dine. It feels like I’ve stepped back into the 1960s (minus the cloud of cigarette smoke). This sign is at the end of their parking lot. It makes me think that that there must have been a problem…
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I tell this story often. I was doing a consult in Grand Rapids and they offered to fly me over from Milwaukee. I suggested the ferry–same price and I get to use my car. This surprised them and at each meeting for 2 days, I was introduced as: “this is Julio Rivera from Milwaukee, and…
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Took a walk today on the beach along Lake Michigan. The ice dunes mark the water line. They are unsafe to go on, but beautiful to look at. (Whitefish Bay, Wisconsin, 2026)
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Walking along Harbor Park is usually lovely. This cold day in January there was no wind, lots of sun, and great views up the Lakeshore. Didn’t know it would be my last winter living along the Lake. (Kenosha, Wisconsin 2014)
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The Calatrava-designed Milwaukee Art Museum is spectacular when illuminated at night. I was a bit surprised to see it look so lit that night. (Milwaukee, Wisconsin, 2025)
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I was having lunch with a friend the other day and she was talking about going up in the lighthouse for the solstice. As I was listening to her I realized I lived across the harbor from the lighthouse and I had never climbed up it–but I have a number of photos, (Kenosha, Wisconsin, 2012)
Lighted Spaces and Landscapes 