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Whitefish Dunes
Whitefish Dunes Nature
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Through the Year
Winter at Whitefish Dunes State Park
Snow and ice change the park's appearance in the winter.
Ice and snow produce interesting formations along the Lake Michigan shore.
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When the sun is low in the sky, it brings out the shapes of the formations.
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The lake's high waves cause icicles to form from trees along the shore.
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On a clear, cold day, fog forms over the open water
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Blue sky and white snow and birch trees are reflected in the water.
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The creek connecting Clark Lake and Lake Michigan also reflects the winter beauty.
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The shapes of old dunes are most visible on a sunny, snowy day.
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The colors in old beech leaves and highbush cranberries stand out against the white snow.
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Ice on grass make it look like a modern sculpture.
For more information, ask Whitefish Dunes State Park, (920) 823-2400.
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