The Answer is Blowing in the Wind

Here is an excellent explanation of wind power in the Great Lakes.  It's 12 minutes long and well worth watching.

Muskegon Light on Lake Michigan

West Michigan's shore is lovely right now.  Pictured above is the Muskegon Light.

The Muskegon Harbor and the sandy beach with beach grasses.

Above: Afternoon light shines through sassafras leaves at Hoffmaster State Park in West Michigan.

A red maple and yellow sassafras leaves.