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Stay Awhile?

Stay awhile

Looking out at a frozen Lake Michigan. Would anyone like to have a seat and stay awhile?

Have a Seat

These images were captured a couple of years ago at the Portage Lakefront and Riverwalk – Indiana Dunes National Park.

A snowy path leading to a frozen Lake Michigan, with a distant lighthouse and bare trees against a clear blue sky.

A gallery of summer pics from the Indiana Dunes National Park were featured on “Beyond the Open Gate.”


All photos are my own. Β©Pepper Tron/Heavens Sunshine
No usage allowed in any form without my written consent.


Posted for Jude’s Bench Challenge and Sunday Stills – Winter Wonderland

I am curious to know your thoughts.

28 responses to “Stay Awhile?”

  1. We haven’t spent much time around Lake Michigan. Looks cold, yet beautiful in the winter. Hope you had a Merry Christmas!

    1. We had a really nice Christmas with our family. I hope you have a wonderful 2026.

  2. Oh my goodness – the bench would not be inviting in that snow and cold at all. That snowy boardwalk leading to the lighthouse looks well-traveled, so many folks chose to brave the elements that day. These are beautiful shots nonetheless, whether you are a snow lover or not! πŸ™‚

    1. Glad you like the images, Linda. Yes, it was cold out there and I didn’t stay long. πŸ˜‰

      1. Take the photo(s) and run!

        1. I did and I do! 😁

  3. Merveilleuses photos Pepper ! JOYEUX NOΓ‹L πŸŒ²πŸŽ…

    1. So glad you enjoyed tho pics, Lisa. Thanks for stopping by and taking the time to comment. 😊

    2. Thanks, Lisa. It was a lovely wintry day. 😊

  4. Wonderful snowy scenes in my 36C days

    1. We’ve got freezing rain this morning with snow in the forecast for later. Send some of your warmth this way, please. πŸ˜‰

      1. Yesterday was cool, overcast and perfect for lunch with my girls so it looks like the warmth was sent Irene 😁.

        1. Thank you very much. πŸ˜‰

  5. I can feel the cold in these images all the way out here in California, so even though the images are beautiful I’ll pass on sitting on the bench and staying for a while! Thank for the invite πŸ™‚

    1. I completely understand. I think I’d stay in the warmth of California too. πŸ˜‰

  6. I wish You Marry Christmas dear IreneπŸŽ„πŸŽπŸŒΉ

    1. Thanks! I hope all is well with you. 😊

  7. What a beautiful sight. I wouldn’t mind sitting there for a while. Well wrapped up!

    1. Thanks, Jude. Come on over and sit for awhile. πŸ˜‰

    2. Yup, I definitely recommend dressing in layers. πŸ˜‰

  8. Judging from the angled icicles on that bridge, bet there was a stiff, cold wind that day! πŸŒ¬οΈβ„οΈπŸ’™

    1. Yes, there was! This spot can be treacherous during the winter.

  9. I showed it on my Blog, too. β„οΈβ„οΈβ„οΈπŸŽ„βœ¨πŸ””πŸŒŸ

    1. Thanks, Gisela. 😊

  10. Your capture of this winter snow on Lake Michigan is beautiful! Thanks for sharing, Irene ~ Merry Christmas & Happy Holidays πŸ™‚

    1. Thanks, Phil.

  11. Wonderful Photos..❄️❄️❄️❄️❄️

    1. So glad you like them, Gisela. 😊

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