When Debbie Jarve goes out for a bike ride or a walk, she often heads to the Calumet Lions Park to check on the Trumpeter Swan family there on Calumet Lake. These photos she took recently show how much the Cygnets are growing. They no longer look like fluffy, little babies, but more like young swans now. Even their beaks or bills are turning black like their parents. Maybe these youngsters are more like teenagers now. It’s always nice to have an update and see how the family is thriving.

While Debbie was snapping pictures of the swans, she came upon a turtle that was on its back and struggling to get itself upright again. She gave it a helping hand, flipping it back over so it could get back to wherever is was going. Sometimes the Keweenaw critters need a helping hand, so when you see a turtle on the road, if you can safely help it across so it doesn’t get run over, that’s a good thing. Just make sure you help them to keep going in the direction they were heading.

In case you’re looking for something to do here in the Keweenaw, Visit Keweenaw has some ideas in today’s video. Their suggestions start with how you can add a little more meaning to your Keweenaw adventures this summer by exploring places, the human stories and the landscapes that made the Copper Country an unforgettable part of America’s story. Check out Underground Mine Tours and descend into the copper mines. Discover the museums and historic places preserving our regions unique heritage, by visiting the Keweenaw Heritage sites. Explore history outdoors from waterfalls to nature preserves, experience landscapes where natural beauty and human history exist side by side. There’s so much to see and do, check it out and get exploring!

Hi
I'm glad to see the native Trumpeter Swans, and that
they are breeding here in Michigan.

Our local nature center had a table at a local school,
presenting nature info. We had an empty turtle shell as
one of the exhibits. Not all of the little kids knew
that the turtle couldn't leave its shell; too many
cartoons, I guess.

Lovely photos of the growing Trumpeter family,
and excellent timing for Debbie to come across that
Turtle in need of a little help! Nice video too,
with some great stops to include on a trip around
the Keweenaw.

Have a great weekend everyone ;)

Wonderful to see those lil' birds! And thank you
for helping that turtle! Make sure, if you pick one
up, you aren't near their mouths....just an FYI.

What absolutely adorable babies. Nice pictures for
sure. And that poor little turtle. Thanks for
helping it.