Flooding part 2

The flooding continues here in Michigan.  At this time, the whole state is under a flood watch; 33 counties out of 83 counties are under a flood warning and in a state of emergency.  The news agency's report this is historic flooding. There are dams in damage of failure and areas being evacuated.  Roads and bridges have been washed out. 
The river in our area is flooded but nothing like some of the other areas around us and we aren't in danger at our home.

Bob and I went to a park near us where we like to walk in the summer. This park is called Grand Ravines, because of the deep ravine the river runs through, so we knew flooding would be contained here.

Looking down from above on the river.  The walking path is usually high above the river.

Here's a photo I took in the same spot last summer.

I showed you this bridge last week.  It's usually on dry ground, but I'm afraid it's going to be awhile before that happens.

While we were walking, we saw this.  It's a beaver!

We watched him swim and dive, and then he made his way to shore.

We saw evidence of some little trees being chewed by the beavers.

We thought it was pretty amazing to see this beaver so close!

Here's one more view of the swollen river.

This was taken on Friday night. Unfortunately, we had rain all that night and by morning we'd gotten another 0.65 inches again.  I know some of you are dealing with drought conditions; if only we could share!

Time for a walk!

Bob and I enjoy finding places to walk in our area.  We are blessed with lots of parks and trails to hike. After our long winter, we were able to get out for the first time and try a place that was new to us. It had beautiful trails, so we'll definitely be back!

This park is close to Lake Michigan so there are sand dunes at the entrance.

Great walking trails!

I love seeing all those tall, straight tree trunks.

It'll be fun to come back when everything is green. Right now, the leaves are just starting to pop.

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