You just never know who you’ll run into when you hit the ski trails at Swedetown in Calumet. Liz Siivola was out skiing the trails recently on two different occasions and had an encounter with some friendly chipmunks. The first two shots were on one day, when she spotted something peeking out of a hole in the middle of the groomed tracks. Then on another day while skiing on classic skis, a different chipmunk greeted her on the trails, even walking over her skis, like he wanted to go for a ride. Liz said she had never had that happen before and her hubby commented that it was fun to watch. My theory is that these little critters are just like many of us Yoopers, getting tired of the cold and snow and are out there on the trails looking for Spring to arrive, hoping maybe Liz can show them the trail to get there. Actually, chipmunks become more active when Spring arrives and they begin to leave their burrow, looking for food. So yet another sign that Spring is really here, even if the snow is still falling and the temperatures are chilly. Come on Spring...you can do it!

Another sign of spring is when the waterfalls begin to run...we have a new Crossing Place video from Visit Keweenaw, Songs of Stone and Water (Keweenaw Waterfalls). The lead-in says: “The ancient landscape of Michigan’s Keweenaw Peninsula is home to some of the Great Lakes’ most striking waterfalls. Rivers and creeks carve through craggy cliffs and rolling hills, cascading down rock ledges and deep gulches in a thrilling display of nature’s force. In spring, melting snow transforms quiet, frozen falls into thunderous torrents. Summer and fall bring a more serene pace, with waterfalls backlit by the vibrant beauty of the seasons. In winter, icy formations create a breathtaking, frozen spectacle. Throughout the year, Keweenaw Land Trust invites you to discover the ever-changing power and peace of our local waterfalls.”

Poor little guys. They're not going to
find spring here yet, lol. There's
more snow and ice out there this
morning. My son and grandson thought
it would be a nice time for a visit.
They left 60's for this, lol. Good
thing Easter is so late this year.

Fun pictures. I bet that was cool when
the little fella walked on your skis.
My cat is out looking for chippies
too, lol.

Interesting pix, especially since
chipmunks are normally skittish
around people.
Great video too! How I wish that
I could see it again just one more
time.

I'm with you Alex....just once more.

CHIP! Whatta thrill! And he just wants to
ski..lol...beyond cool....

I LOVE Crossing Place videos..they do a fine job!

Created by Bruce Novotny, who runs the That Sucks
website, National “That Sucks” Day commemorates
that April 15 has historically been a very
unfortunate day. What happened today in history?
Not only is it Tax Day, but it is also the day when
President Abraham Lincoln died after being shot the
day before and the day the Titanic sank to the
bottom of the ocean. Certainly not the best day of
the year, we do agree!

(From a Farmer's Almanac email)

Another fact about the
date, April 15th;
It was chosen because
when tax returns began,
the IRS agents would go
from house to house and
collect the taxes because
there were no forms then.
And because it was too
cold to plow, the farmers
would still be at the house
and the agents wouldn’t
have to walk out to the
field to find them.
It’s April 15th;
Do you know where your
1040 is???

Hi
Donna, are you saying "Beware the Ides of April"? I
agree that the examples you tell of and the tax
deadline don't make April 15 a day we look forward
to, but I have another thought about a given day
being unlucky. When someone mentions Friday the
13th, I say "I don't believe in that. I can have bad
luck any day".