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Here's an adventure that you have to catch when Winter's still
around. Depending on who you talk to, these are the Chatham Ice Caves,
the Eban Ice Caves or the Rock River Canyon Ice Caves. Check them out
here on the web or in person. Hurry, there's a rumor that Spring is on
the way. |
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For those individuals that like short
hikes close to where they are staying, the Pine Marten Run is certainly a
trail to investigate. The trail is part of 5 interlinked loop trails that
stretch approximately 30 miles. This collection of semi-primitive trails offer the hiker the ability to see multiple habitats in found in the Upper Peninsula. The trail several trail heads are less than 5 miles form Thunder Lake. Click on the Pine Marten to the left to learn more.
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Indian
River Canoe trail is a collection of 5 segments of the Indian River from
Fish lake to Indian Lake. The thumb nail at the left will
highlight the Thunder Lake access point but will also provide a synopsis of
all segment of the canoe trail. |
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McQuisten Recreational Center in Wetmore just east of Munising on M28 is
a series of interlinked ponds with interpretive signs along the trails.
Approximately a half mile of the trail has a boardwalk to make the area
more assessable. Click the picture to the left to see some of the
points of interest at the recreational center. Just in case your
curious, there is a Sand Hill Crane in this photograph so keep a weather
eye out for it in the bigger pictures.
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At Thunder Lake, a yearly tradition has arisen on the Fourth of July.
The community organizes a boat regatta that passes in review in front of the
various cottages. It's an opportunity to dress up the various boat,
spend some time on the water and remember the sacrifices that have been made
to insure our rights. Check out the classic vessels that wend their
way around Thunder Lake. |
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Pioneer days is a long term tradition for the town of Manistique. The
party is a week long celebration with folk singers, parades, individuals
dressing up in 1800's costumes and street fairs with local artists.
Our freelance photographer was impressed with the street fairs. It's
especially interesting to get a glimpse of the issues that are important in
the local area. Check out the message on the garbage cans. |
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Traditions build upon traditions. In the closing years of the
18th century, the German tradition of having a decorated pine tree as a
symbol of Christmas began to spread through the country. The merchants
of the mid west rose to the opportunity and sailing schooners on Lake
Michigan began to supply fresh pine trees to the growing cities of the
Midwest. One of those schooners was the Rouse Simmons and the course
that she followed was from Thompson here in the UP to Chicago. Her
Captain earned the name "Captain Santa". Check out the story by
clicking on the picture to the left. If you follow the links you will
find how the tradition is celebrated even to this day. |
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