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Upper Michigan- Lights & Falls

In August 2008 we took a road trip with our son Mike and daughter-in-law Cinnamon to Michigan's UP. Our goal was to explore the Lake Michigan shoreline, especially the Pictured Rocks National Seashore. What a beautiful area! I was happy to add several lighthouses to my "collection".
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  • Our first stop of the trip was at Sand Point Lighthouse in Escanaba, MI.

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

  • Sand Point Lighthouse

    Sand Point Lighthouse

  • Sand Point Lighthouse

    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.

    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.

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

  • Sand Point Lighthouse

    Sand Point Lighthouse

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

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

  • Big chair at the AmericInn in Munising, MI.

    Big chair at the AmericInn in Munising, MI.

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  • Miners Falls

    Miners Falls

  • Miners Falls

    Miners Falls

  • Miners Falls

    Miners Falls

  • Miners Falls

    Miners Falls

  • Miners Falls

    Miners Falls

  • Miners Falls

    Miners Falls

  • View of Miners Castle

    View of Miners Castle

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

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

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  • Caves at the base of Miners Castle

    Caves at the base of Miners Castle

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  • Miners Castle

    Miners Castle

  • Miners Castle

    Miners Castle

  • Remaining turret of Miners Castle.

    Remaining turret of Miners Castle.

  • The face of Miners Castle

    The face of Miners Castle

  • 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.

    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.

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

  • Photographing the photographer at 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.

    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, located just east of Miners Castle

  • Chapel Falls

    Chapel Falls

  • 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.

    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.

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    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