Upper Michigan- Lights & Falls

Our first stop of the trip was at Sand Point Lighthouse in Escanaba, MI.

Sand Point Lighthouse

Sand Point Lighthouse

Sand Point Lighthouse

The top of the restored Sand Point Light came from the lighthouse on Poverty Island. A Fourth Order Fresnel lens completes the authenticity of the restoration.

Restoration of the Sand Point Lighthouse included a fourth order Fresnel lens found in Menominee.

Sand Point Lighthouse

"Lighthouse" at AmericInn, our hotel in Munising, MI.

Big chair at the AmericInn in Munising, MI.

Miners Falls

Miners Falls

Miners Falls

Miners Falls

Miners Falls

Miners Falls

View of Miners Castle

Remaining turret of Miners Castle. The highest of the two turrets collapse in the spring of 2006.

Caves at the base of Miners Castle

Miners Castle

Miners Castle

Remaining turret of Miners Castle.

The face of Miners Castle

Face of Miners Castle

Base of the larger turret of Miners Castle which collapsed in spring of 2006, a result of the effects of wind, rain and the annual freeze and thaw on the soft sandstone formation.

Cinnamon and Mike holding up the remaining turret of Miners Castle.

Photographing the photographer at Miners Castle.

Hiking to Chapel Falls. The walk to the falls is about two miles through woods. You walk along side the gorge for much of the trip, and there are some steep drop offs.

Chapel Falls, located just east of Miners Castle

Chapel Falls

Chapel Falls

The trail crosses the creek just above the falls, and the best views can be found on the otherside where there is a viewing platform.