That’s a ̶s̶̶p̶̶i̶̶c̶̶y̶ frozen meatball! It’s ice ball season. Ice balls (also know as spheres or boulders) are formed when waves break off pieces of ice sheets. The waves then roll these ice chunks over and over again, smoothing and shaping them into spheres. (Just like Mama used to make.) They can accrue more layers of ice, growing quite large. Do not eat. Also, be careful out there. The views of Lake Michigan and the surrounding area are spectacular. Despite it's beauty, ice and snow along the shoreline can be dangerous. It's hard to tell, for most, where the beach ends, and the shelf ice begins. Enjoy the ice balls from a distance! Image: Spheres of ice formed and shaped into spheres by the rolling waves of Lake Michigan at @indianadunesnps. NPS/ Rafi Wilkinson #iceballs #lakemichigan #indianadunes #meatballs #frozen #winterwonderland