Old Mission Peninsula Fall Color | Old Mission Lakeside Path

Old Mission Peninsula Fall Color | Old Mission Lakeside Path

Old Mission Peninsula Fall Color | Old Mission Lakeside Path   This path winds through the woods next to Grand Traverse Bay for several miles.  It’s an easy trail for a very picturesque hike along the bay near the Old Mission Lighthouse.  For the whole story with all images, see Old Mission Peninsula Fall Color | a 7 Image Story.

Old Mission Peninsula Fall Color | a 7 Image Story

Old Mission Peninsula Fall Color | Old Mission Lakeside PathOld Mission Peninsula Fall Color | a 7 Image Story   The Old Mission Peninsula leaves turned into their fall color later than the surrounding inland areas.  The lake water surrounding the peninsula on three sides provides an more consistent climate for the peninsula.  The lake’s impact to the peninsula’s climate also provides an excellent weather for vineyards to grow world class grapes.

Old Mission Lakeside Path  This path winds through the woods next to Grand Traverse Bay for several miles.  It’s an easy trail for a very picturesque hike along the bay near the Old Mission Lighthouse.  Old Mission Color   Sometimes a colorful tree branch gets in the way while hiking down the Old Mission Lakeside Path.   Wine on the Vine   The grape vines make a  kaleidoscope of colors in the fall.   Old Mission Red   Old Mission Red sounds like a nice red wine.  This red tree stands on the grounds of one of the more popular wineries.   Old Mission Road   The ride between wine tasting stops goes through beautiful wooded and colorful woods.   Ripe Grapes   The grapes look so nice against the vines when they are about ready for harvest.   Old Mission Crib  This old crib always stands out against the colorful landscape not matter what the weather is like.

Each image will be posted individually this week with a bit more narrative under category Old Mission Peninsula Fall Color.

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