River Raisin at the Old Mill Museum

The River Raisin winds through an old historic downtown area called Dundee, Michigan before eventually letting out into Lake Erie several miles downriver. These photos are a snapshot of a river park near the Old Mill Museum. Such a beautiful little sanctuary in the heart of the downtown. 

Old Mill Museum along the River Raisin in historic downtown Dundee, MI 

A river park along River Raisin in historic downtown Dundee

River Raisin in historic downtown Dundee, Michigan

Traver Creek

I realize that I seldom chat about the creek part of the watershed so often featured on this blog. I found a nice spot today just north of the Huron River very near the Canal Street site, called Plymouth Park. 

Alongside this park is a lovely stretch of the Traver Creek. I particularly love this short video segment because you can hear children laughing. 

Perhaps there is a lovely spot of sanctuary somewhere nearby you are overlooking as well? 

Huron River at Canal Street

Quick capture this afternoon because the water is high and moving quickly today (909 cfs at 11am EDT):

Rainbow over Lake Erie

 A rainbow over Lake Erie today, and

A fast and high river in Flat Rock:

and at Canal Street in Ann Arbor:

Red Cedar River

Fortune smiled upon us with a convenient and unexpected walk along the Red Cedar River today. I haven't visited this river in several years, I felt blessed to have it visit me in a way.

I thought it seemed pretty low, judging by the water lines on the north bank.

and I was right, it was pretty low, and more than a foot lower than this time last year.

April Snow

Seems this April has a sense of humor already to kick off Fool's Day! A chilly 30 degrees F and some afternoon snow really sets the tone for a month of weather shenanigans.

Happy April!