Five Examples Of Why Winter Is Beautiful In Michigan [Video]

Yes, it can be harsh and cold, but winter here is unlike winter anywhere else.

Here's five reminders of what makes winter beautiful in Michigan.

We'll start with this drone footage from the channel in Grand Haven from FOX-17.

Amazing footage of a frozen Lake Michigan and the Grand Haven pier from yesterday courtesy of our SkyView drone! pic.twitter.com/ZdZBkERIqp

— Garry Frank (@GFrankTV) January 9, 2018

How about the hypnotic rolling of ice balls in Good Harbor? Mesmerizing.

Thousands of ice balls form on the shores of Lake Michigan amid freezing temperatures. https://t.co/EtuNJLNP7qpic.twitter.com/splCm5rTPm

— Action News on 6abc (@6abc) January 8, 2018

 
And this ice formation along the walkway at Holland State Park.

Mother Nature never fails to impress. Holland state park and beach Winter 2018 Nikon D5500 #winter2018 #winter #iceberg #snowy #frozen #pier #lakeshore #hollandstatepark #statepark #nikon #djiphantom #djiphantom4 #djiphantom4proplus #landscapephotography #dronesofinstagram #photography #holland #michigan #downtownholland #puremichigan #Michiganphotography #michigander #mitten #mittenpride #discoverholland #lakemichigan #clouds #sky #beautiful #icy

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  Sometimes just a flat swath of farmland looks pretty in the winter sun.

Morning, #Michigan A post shared by Sara (@sarathelaundress) on Jan 9, 2018 at 6:02am PST

We'll conclude with this West Michigan sunset from Hamilton.

Morning sunrise. #hamilton #ourbackyard #michigan #puremichigan #sunrise

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