Category Archives: North Beach

Chicago Air and Water Show 2012

This past weekend was one of my favorite weekends of the year. It was the weekend of the Chicago Air & Water Show. I look forward to it every year and it keeps getting more enjoyable every summer. Even if … Continue reading

Posted in Chicago, Festivals, North Beach | Leave a comment

Day 288: Deserted Beach

A view of North Ave beach deserted and the volleyball nets put away for the season.  

Posted in Beach, Chicago, North Beach | Leave a comment

Day 58: Victor L. Schlaeger

The Victor L. Schlaeger is the City of Chicago’s only current Fireboat. The 92 foot vessel is made completely of steel and was built in 1949 and has been around for nearly 60 years. The Fireboat is capable of pumping over … Continue reading

Posted in Beach, Chicago, North Beach | Leave a comment

Day 41: Blue Angels

The Blue Angels are part of the Navy as a recruiting effort and to represent the naval service to the United States.  These pictures were taken when they were in their four-jet Diamond Formation at the Chicago Air and Water … Continue reading

Posted in Amusement, Chicago, Festivals, North Beach, Sports | Leave a comment

Day 39: Relief on the Horizon

Taken near North Beach after high winds swept Chicago. Off in the distance you can see a rainbow as the weather clears up.

Posted in Beach, Chicago, Nature, North Beach, Weather | Leave a comment

Day 5: The Windy City

In the city well known for it’s temperamental weather there is always opportunity to capture a glimpse of mother nature’s fury. As I was driving down Lakeshore drive one day during a wind storm I was lucky enough to have … Continue reading

Posted in Chicago, North Beach, Weather | Leave a comment