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P.O. Box 400
Iron Mountain, Michigan 49801
Fort Mackinac
“Fort Mackinac continues to guard the Straits of Mackinac on the bluff of Mackinac Island. Under occupation of both British and American forces, this fort was strategic in controlling the trading routes of the frontier. Today it comes alive with dramatic re-enactments, craft and military demonstrations, and period settings among the original buildings.
“The Great Lakes has remained an important transportation system. Today, ore freighters are a common site at the Soo Locks in Sault Ste Marie, the ore harbors of Escanaba and Marquette, and along much of the Great Lakes shoreline. Lighthouses dot the shoreline offering guidance to ships finding their way through inclement weather.
“Some ships never made it including the Edmund Fitzgerald, a 1,000 foot ore carrier that went down in Lake Superior on a stormy night in 1975. Opportunities for exploration abound in the Straits of Mackinac, Whitefish Point, Alger, Marquette, and Keweeenaw Underwater Preserves. The Great Lakes Shipwreck Museum at Whitefish Point is a memorial to the men who lost their lives on the Great Lakes.”
Pictured Rocks
“An awe-inspiring natural phenomena, certain to highlight your vacation in Upper Michigan, is a cruise of the world famous Pictured Rocks along the south shore of Lake Superior. Extending almost 20 miles eastward from Munising, the complete colorful expanse of forest-topped rocks can best be seen by boat. Miner’s Castle, Battleship Rock, Indian Head, Lover’s Leap, the Color Caves, Rainbow Cave and Chapel Rock are only a few of the breathtaking sights which can be seen from the water.”
Ski Hall of Fame
“Established in 1954, the Hall of Fame today honors more than 294 men and women whose contributions and achievements have enriched the sport of skiing.
“Features include: (1) the Roland Palmedo Research Ski Library, volumes of many fine ski biographies etc; (2) the Birkebeiner, Norwegian Ski Legend display based on Norwegian artist Larson’s painting depicting the life saving incident of young prince Hakon Hakonsson in the year of 1206; (3) the Modern Ski Warfare and Soviet/Finnish War; and (4) the Uphill lifts display beginning with early rope tows to more modern gondola lifts and with many other museum curios depicting the history of skiing.”
Tahquamenon Falls Park
“The shortest route to Tahquamenon Falls is a leisurely drive from Paradise, ‘gateway to Tahquamenon’. The Upper Tahquamenon Falls is the second largest waterfall east of the Mississippi River. The Tahquamenon Falls fame was noted in the ‘Song of Hiawatha’ by Longfellow. Paradise is within fourteen miles of the Upper and Lower Falls and is picturesquely located on the shore of Lake Superior’s Whitefish Bay. Tahquamenon Falls and Paradise are open year round.
“From the voluminous flowage of spring runoff through the bright days of summer, brilliant colors of fall, topped off by the spectacular ice sculpturing of the Upper Falls each season has its own beauty. Four seasons’ outdoor activities, dining and accomodations may be enjoyed by all. Remember to visit the Whitefish Point Bird Observatory and the Great Lakes Shipwreck Museum.”
Upper Peninsula State Fair
“August is the time of the Upper Peninsula State Fair in Escanaba. Michigan is the only state with two state fairs. Agricultural exhibits, carnival rides and popular musical entertainment highlight the fair.
“Many of the fifteen counties in the U.P. hold fairs throughout the summer. Some communities hold special festivals like the Bridgefest in Houghton, Lilac Festival on Mackinac Island, Hiawatha Music Fest and Harborfest in Marquette, Snowfest in Les Cheneaux, Bay Fest in Escanaba, Lumberjack Days in Newberry, Waterfront Festival in Menominee and Summerfests at Lake Gogebic and Norway, Pioneer Days in Negaunee and Memory Week in Ispheming.”
Images of the Wild
Award-winning Michigan wildlife photographers Carl R. Sams II and Jean Stoick, with Sleeping Bear Press, have released Images of the Wild, a collection of their most stunning photographs. Visit this Gallery to see a collection of Michigan photographs from the book and actually hear Carl describe the wonderful and often humorous circumstances behind the pictures.
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