When I In Awesome Wonder…The Golden Coast Of Michigan: Sweeter Than Honey

One of the most interesting creatures of the lakeshore is an insect that is more of an import than a native. I am talking about the honeybee. This “hired hand” originated in Europe and has been put to work pollinating the blossoms of the fruit grown all along the lakeshore. You may wonder why we are talking about bees and fruit growing when our topic is the western shore of Lake Michigan. The reason is “lake effect.” The big lake moderates the climate within thirty miles or so of the...