An interesting factoid about Lake Washington, a big fresh water lake fed by streams from glaciers and snow packs v. Salish Sea/Puget Sound, a huge salt water sea that flushes completely twice a day is that in winter, the salt water is warmer than the fresh water. Also, lately both the bodies of water (sigh, "bodies" of water) have been warmer than the air. I'd say Lake Michigan is in pretty good company as bodies of water go.
I am forever fascinated by the meeting saltwater and sweetwater! I have a friend with a summer house on Puget Island in the middle of the Columbia River (on the Washington State side), and near the mouth of the river, it is subject to the ocean's tides, so you can get into a canoe at high tide and paddle over meadows of flowers, swaying just below the boat...
That spot where the Columbia meets the ocean is soooooo dangerous. Many crabbers lost over time right there. So be careful w/your canoe. Better yet call me and I'll come down and watch you!
An interesting factoid about Lake Washington, a big fresh water lake fed by streams from glaciers and snow packs v. Salish Sea/Puget Sound, a huge salt water sea that flushes completely twice a day is that in winter, the salt water is warmer than the fresh water. Also, lately both the bodies of water (sigh, "bodies" of water) have been warmer than the air. I'd say Lake Michigan is in pretty good company as bodies of water go.
I am forever fascinated by the meeting saltwater and sweetwater! I have a friend with a summer house on Puget Island in the middle of the Columbia River (on the Washington State side), and near the mouth of the river, it is subject to the ocean's tides, so you can get into a canoe at high tide and paddle over meadows of flowers, swaying just below the boat...
Gorgeous photos. I’ll still enjoy winter from inside, even if the PNW version is not as harsh as Chicago’s!
That spot where the Columbia meets the ocean is soooooo dangerous. Many crabbers lost over time right there. So be careful w/your canoe. Better yet call me and I'll come down and watch you!