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Some trees just lend themselves to more fun than others!
#treetrove
Some trees just lend themselves to more fun than others!
#treetrove
Fall, this year, came on hard and fast. It seems the trees are going straight from green to bare. There is not the drawn out explosion of colors we're used to here in Michigan. I've been trying to get out and capture them while I can. 
#michigan #puremichigan #fall #autumn #treetrove
Creepy old abandoned building I found on the edge of a tiny town in St Joseph County, Michigan. 

#PureMichigan #abandoned
This is one of my favorite trees, even though it is dead. It was actually taller last summer so the winter must have taken a toll on it. The big lean out over the stream, the crazy exposed root system, and the steep embankment, make this an especially interesting subject. I've tried shooting it at all times of day and year but could never get a decent shot of it because of the complex lighting situation in this little spot, my iPhone 3GS just doesn't process it well. Here's my best attempt, though looking at the photo now I realize its a bit priapic. Even so, hope you enjoy it as well...
#treetrove
Blue Gate Garden Inn

Blue Gate Garden Inn

2.5 out of 5
800 South Van Buren Street Shipshewana IN
Stay at this hotel in Shipshewana. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool in their reviews. Popular ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (1,444 reviews)
Clean rooms, excellent breakfast. Arcade was lacking. Over half of the

Reviewed on 4 Feb, 2026

Blue Gate Garden Inn
Van Buren Hotel

Van Buren Hotel

2.5 out of 5
1175 Van Buren Street Shipshewana IN
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Shipshewana. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool in their ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,354 reviews)
New-er hotel. Friendly staff. My only observations: (1) Not all TV channels worked. (2) Coffee during breakfast was dark tan, not black. Breakfast is basic but nothing special.

Reviewed on 31 Jan, 2026

Van Buren Hotel
Farmstead Inn & Conference Center

Farmstead Inn & Conference Center

2.5 out of 5
370 S Van Buren St Shipshewana IN
Stay at this family-friendly hotel in Shipshewana. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a fitness centre. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (1,000 reviews)
Spacious room, very clean, very pleasant and helpful staff, good breakfast. It was in off season so there were not very many people in the hotel, so they did not serve buffet style. However, we submitted our menu and the time we wanted to eat breakfast and it was hot and ready for us.

Reviewed on 8 Jan, 2026

Farmstead Inn & Conference Center
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
The Wellington Cottage

The Wellington Cottage

3 out of 5
7420 N 1160 W Middlebury IN
Stay at this family-friendly cottage in Middlebury. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a 24-hour business centre. Popular attractions Stone Lake and Brokesha ...
10/10 Exceptional! (7 reviews)
Very clean, excellent furnishings and supplies. Manager ensures for a pleasant experience.

Reviewed on 2 Feb, 2026

The Wellington Cottage
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

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