I may have a new favorite place - Michigan's Upper Peninsula! It's beautiful up here, and so much to see and do.
We've seen Lake Michigan - and a beautiful sunset.
Charlevoix
And Petoskey
We drove over the Mackinac Bridge, and stopped at the viewpoint on the other side.
Found another Thomas Dambo troll. This is Benny, the Beardfisher!
There are a gazillion lighthouses and beaches to wander.
Lake Superior!
I got my feet wet in Lake Superior -
I was checking out the beautiful rocks
and this wave snuck up on me!
We went up to Whitefish Point and visited the Great Lakes Shipwreck Museum where the memorial to the Edmund Fitzgerald is. It sank just a few miles off the point.
We hiked to some waterfalls in Tahquemenon State Park. Lots of green here!
Sault Ste Marie, Michigan is where the Soo Locks are located, and we went on a boat ride through the locks. The locks are needed because Lake Superior is 21 feet higher than Lake Huron and they help the big iron ore freighters move between the lakes. A ship moves into the lock, then gates are opened and closed to allow the water to rise or fall to the level that's needed for the ship to move forward. It's a fascinating process and we had a blast experiencing it!
Here is a boat just like we were on,
going through the lock.
It's been a great trip so far, especially exploring a part of the country we've never been to before! We have a few days left to go a few more places. I think we will go home tired, but satisfied!
Glad you are having fun and learning something too. A beautiful place to visit. Gail at the cozy quilter
ReplyDeleteSuch beautiful beaches, who knew! It looks cooler there. Love those waterfalls. Glad you found a new place!
ReplyDeleteWhat a fun trip! Being on the boat going through the locks must have been so neat.
ReplyDeleteAwesome sights, thanks for sharing! What are the temps?
ReplyDeleteWow! You have no idea how wonderful your pictures and sightseeing recommendations mean to me. I've wanted to get up that way and one day will! Thank you for sharing your vacation with us.
ReplyDeleteOh my what a beautiful place to explore. You are getting to see a lot of wonderful sites. Benny the Beardfisher is enormous. Thank you for taking us along with you. I look forward to hearing more about your trip. Safe travels and have a fabulous time. Hugs.
ReplyDeleteSounds like a wonderful trip, Diann. Enjoy!!
ReplyDeleteYou are having some fun adventures - and dipping your toe in chilly Lake Superior, too!
ReplyDeleteI'm so glad to see you got to see another Troll. I sent the information of the trolls to another blogger as she travels sometimes to get the map on line for where they all are.. It would be so neat to see them. When I grew up in Wisconsin and from out visits we were mainly in the Ashland WI area and saw the Apostle Islands and took boat rides up there. I'm glad the weather is ok - sometimes it is so cold and windy it is hard to enjoy
ReplyDeleteLots of cool stuff! I have yet to see one of those trolls. one of these days!
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