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03/21/2026

“I am certain that after the dust of centuries has passed over our cities, we, too, will be remembered not for victories or defeats in battle or in politics, but for our contribution to the human spirit” - John F. Kennedy

Human history has been littered with ego-driven legacy. This plight focuses on personal recognition, material gain, and being remembered, often manifesting as selfish, insecure, or control-oriented actions. Our current world state of consciousness is littered with unreasonable male-dominated individuals bent on leaving a scar in humanity.

As Americans, we are fortunate to have a choice of what we want to contribute to the greater “human spirt”

Do you want to celebrate our differences or despise your neighbor? How do you want to be remembered? As a lover or hater?

Yesterday my wife and I left on our seasonal journey. Travel (for us) is about personal growth, exploration and self discovery. As we left the north country, we pulled over in Wisconsin to take a break. A major solar storm had impacted the earth”s atmosphere on the eve of the spring equinox. Is there a meaning in this? I want to believe so. The universe is speaking and I am listening. I want to find the beauty in this world. I choose love over hate. And on the start of this new journey we ride with open arms towards the unknown experiences that lie on the road in front of us and we welcome the new people we will encounter with joy and love.

What do you want to contribute to the human spirit?

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03/16/2026

My wife Amy and I started as a refuge for creative types.

AVAGUE is a Visionary Art Gallery U Experience.

In the modern world we often find ourselves disconnected from the deeper mysteries and transcendent realms that give life profound meanings. AVAGUE is a place to connect with the natural surroundings of Lac La Belle and tap into the collective consciousness of visionary artists from around the world.

We strive to curate experiences that transform the self and raise awareness of the natural world .

Image from the Friday the 13th, 2026 Auroras

The gallery is closed for the season. We look forward to seeing you this summer!

03/14/2026

Russell-McPherron effect makes March one of the best months for aurora

Statistically, auroras are most frequent around the equinoxes. Since spring is almost here, March is typically one of the best months to see these feathery, dancing lights. This photo is of March 13, 2026 around 11:00pm

In the winter and summer, Earth’s poles are tilted at a steep angle to the gale of charged particles that continuously streams from the sun called the solar wind. The wind is permeated by the sun’s magnetic field and has north and south poles just like a magnet.

Earth also has a magnetic field. It emerges from Antarctica, curves northward around the globe like flower petals enclosing a stamen, and reenters the planet in the Arctic. At the equinoxes, Earth’s north-pointing field is nearly perpendicular to any south-pointing field arriving in the solar wind. Like two magnets, they couple, and energy is released that flings particles into the upper atmosphere to power the aurora.

During winter and summer, Earth’s poles are tipped away from the sun-Earth line, so the two are less likely to connect. That’s why auroras are more likely now than in July. This seasonal coupling phenomenon is called the Russell-McPherron effect. It’s named for two American geophysicists who proposed the theory in 1973. I

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03/09/2026

02/16/2026

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Jibba Jabba Rail Jam, Downtown Houghton’s freestyle snowboard event brings over 3,000 people out to spectate. Locals, visitors students all comeout to support over 30 riders.

A big thanks to everyone involved to make this what some call, Michigan’s best snowboarding event!

02/16/2026

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The 2026 Jibba Jabba snowboarding rail jam brought both male and female talent from across the Great Lakes Region. Women have always been an integral part of the event - with equal prize money going to the top male in female riders. In 2026 $2000 was awarded to the top riders.

Women’s snowboarding history emerged in the 1980s and exploded in the 1990s, with pioneers like and breaking through a male-dominated sport. Key milestones included the first women’s pro-model boards (1994/1995), the 1998 Olympic debut, and the rise of X Games, paving the way for modern icons like . 

02/16/2026

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The Jibba Jabba snowboarding rail jam was on hiatus for over a decade. In 2023 Jenn Reed and her husband Dustin Reed along with a group of locals teamed up with the City of Houghton to bring the excitement back to life.

The event has riders from across the Midwest region hit custom-built rails, jumps and featureless and along the steep Huron Street in Downtown Houghton.

My goal as one of the photographers was to showcase the juxtaposition of a modern snowboard event in a historic downtown setting.

01/26/2026

Silence in the woods

This snowy mission with my wife Amy was a journey close to home. We wanted to get out in the deep winter and take an unbeaten path. We traversed the snowmobile route on until we found the untracked road to Deer Lake in the Bete Grise Preserve. We slid across the deep snow and worked our way through the winter wonderland. When we reached the lake we skied out to the middle and took in this monotoned world. It was dead silent. No wind, no animal noises - nothing. We let the peacefulness of our surroundings embrace us and let the worries of the day fade away.

10/18/2025

Mount Houghton on the Keweenaw Peninsula is a classic volcanic dome, it exhibits flow banding and provides the most spectacular example of rhyolite volcanism in the Portage Lake Volcanics. 

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10/18/2025

Kayaker Don Lee explores Patterns and Textures under the lift bridge

Human beings are naturally attracted to patterns. A.I. states - “Photo composition can use patterns and textures to add depth, visual interest, and emotional impact by repeating elements or contrasting surface qualities. Patterns are created by repetition of shapes, colors, or textures, while texture is the visual representation of an object’s surface quality, like rough or smooth. Combining patterns, breaking patterns, and using contrast are effective techniques for incorporating both into a compelling photograph”

10/17/2025

We are lovin the changes at the

Autumn Old Fashion - Fall Colors are peaking out along the Keweenaw Ridge!

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