We explore a timber crib dam that is over 120 years old and a unique steel dam. Only three steel dams were ever constructed in the United States. One of those dams failed soon after it was built. This dam is one of many engineering marvels left over from industrial development that started in the 1800s during the “copper rush” in the upper peninsula of Michigan.
Deberio, Ivo’s friend, welcomed us into his winery and art gallery. The clay brick walls and dirt floor made it much cooler […]
The Keweenaw peninsula’s mining era spanned over 100 years starting in the mid 1800’s through the 1960’s. Join my husband, Chuck (A.K.A. […]
Following our helicopter flight over The Straits of Mackinac, we settled into seats at one of our favorite watering holes, The Key […]
A Short History of the Great Lakes (Geologically Speaking) We will be spending a fair amount of time in the Great Lakes […]
