More Springish

June 1st through 7th, 2026

Lake Lucerne
Last week had more seasonal temperatures, a little wind, and even some rain. With the lake level falling 3 inches since May 1st, we could use more rain.
Lake Lucerne
Some mornings were windless. The lake was very foot-able during these mornings.
Lake Lucerne
Local squirrels have moved on from seeds and are getting their greasy little, larcenous paws into the suet feeders. It's unclear if they like the suet or if they just like to annoy us. On second though, it's clear.
Lake Lucerne
The fish were active all week as were the fishermen.
Lake Lucerne
The lake temperature was above 70°F all week. There was some shivering, but swimming, diving, and skiing were not the hypothermic events they have been.
Lake Lucerne
By mid-week, the clouds began to whisper about some coming rain.
Lake Lucerne
Before the rain, there was a ski show. The first one of the year is usually lightly attended. This one was no different.
Lake Lucerne
The show was pretty good.
Lake Lucerne
The sunsets after the two rain events later in the week were notable.
Lake Lucerne
The first batch of showers gave us a tenth of an inch. The second almost two tenths. We need more to hold the lake level.
Lake Lucerne
By the end of the week, trillium season was over. They'll be back in about 49 weeks.
Lake Lucerne
As soon as the trillium went purple, local gardens began to wake up.
Lake Lucerne
The water hazards at the NCC did not get more perilous after the rain.
Lake Lucerne
The pond on seven is getting covered with lily pads
Lake Lucerne
Under the lily pads and above the golf balls, there are currently a bazillion tadpoles.
Lake Lucerne
Under the lily pad free, clear water of Lake Lucerne, the perch are getting bigger than ever.
Lake Lucerne
It may not have been as warm as past weeks, but it was more green and blue. Especially green. From the golf ball grabbing trees on the golf course, to the tadpole sheltering lily pads on the ponds, to the sweet corn popping up in part of the bar's garden, plants of the northwoods are exploding with growth and green. We need more rain to keep it that way.


-Nemo enjoys plants except for golf ball grabbing trees. I hate those guys.