Michigan

A simply wonderful stroll through the woods, up and down a few hills, along the Taquahmenon River.  4 miles one way.  We hiked from the lower to the upper falls.  Hike from the lower to upper falls or vice versa.  The Lower Falls photos are from 2001,. Summertime Upper Falls are from August 2006 (the...

This short hike took us down the side of the bank along the Cut River to the shoreline of Lake Michigan.  The Cut River leads in to Lake Michigan. 

This is a very short hike which takes you back to the dam.  It is popular with bird watchers and fishermen.  We saw several beautiful flowers along the way.

Fayette, Michigan is a ghost town which is undergoing restoration to the original buildings and houses of this historic town.  It was once one of the most productive iron-smelting operations in the Upper Peninsula of Michigan.  Huge furnaces, an extensive dock and several kilns used to be in operation...

Iroquois Point Lighthouse sits on the shores of Whitefish Bay which is connected to Lake Superior.  This hike was along the shore of Whitefish Bay and the Lighthouse itself.  1000 footer Lake Freighters and Ocean Going Vessels all sail by this beach.  Whether they are traveling up or down all pass through the Soo...

This summer, July 2007,  we seemed to be at the right place at the right time several times and were able to capture animals and birds of all kinds on our various hikes!   All you animal lovers out there - Enjoy! 

This is a continuation of the last upload I did.  More animals and birds we saw from our hikes in July 2007.