Category Archives: upper peninsula

Little House On Da Upper Peninsula

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I saw this old house somewhere near Hessel. I don’t know its story and unfortunately, walls don’t talk, but I am sure it could tell a good tale if they could speak.

Since I don’t have a story to go with this house I figure this is a good time RT o let you know what is going on with my facebook page. My posts on facebook have been limited to less than 5000 for my reach. With over 60000 people who like my page most will not see my posts in their newsfeed unless I pay facebook to boost my reach. I think it is wrong for facebook to determine who gets to see my posts and who doesn’t. It will cost me too much to boost each post. I guess for now Facebook prefers to show political ads instead of posts people want to see.

Sorry for the rant. I just wanted to let you know what is happening with facebook and why I am evauluating if I should even post there anymore. I still plan to post on my website every day so be sure to subscribe to email notifications and it would really mean a lot to me if you share my posts with your friends.

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Pike Lake Mini Mall

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I was traveling from the Two Hearted River over to Crisp Point Lighthouse along the roads in the Upper Peninsula. When I say roads I mean rough seasonal dirt roads that are used as snowmobile trails for half of the year. I had been traveling quite a bit and I looked at my gas gauge in the Jeep and it was half full or half empty depending on your disposition. I was thinking after miles of dusty roads and trees that this would be a bad place to run out of gas. It was a few minutes later that I thought I saw a Mobil sign sticking out of the trees. I rounded the bend and there it was. The Pike Lake Mini Mall. I did not need any gas but an ice cream sounded good. Unfortunately, the mini mall was closed and it looks as if it had been a while since it served its last customer.

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Church of Our Savior, Friend of Children

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This little wooden church stands on the northern side of Sugar Island. It was built for Bishop Frederic Baraga by Michael Payment in 1856. In 1845, Payment moved to Sugar Island and established a small settlement, known at the time as “Payment’s Landing” or “Payment Settlement.” Bishop Baraga was a frequent visitor to the settlement, and after purchasing lumber he asked payment to construct the church. It was used continuously until 1953 when it was closed. In 1982 it was reopened and used for annual masses to celebrate Bishop Baraga’s Birthday.  The church is currently called Holy Angels Roman Catholic Church but it was originally called Church of Our Savior, Friend of Children.

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The Menominee Light

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This historic red light stands at the end of the Menominee North Pier. At one time it had a catwalk that went out to it but that has been removed when the light was automated in the 1970s. The Menomonee River is the border between Michigan and Wisconson. If the light was on the other side of the river Michigan would have one less lighthouse.

I took this pic a few years ago and did not stay in the town of Menominee long. It seemed like a really nice town and a great place to explore. I hope to get back there soon. It is a long ways south of US-2 and especially a long drive from the Lower Peninsula. I have a feeling that the next time I visit it will be after taking the S.S. Badger across to Wisconson.

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Michigan’s Sugar Island and the United Nations

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East of Sault Ste. Marie the Sugar Islander II car ferry transports vehicles across the St. Mary’s river to Sugar Island. It is one of the largest islands along the river that shares a border with Canada. For $20 you can ride in your car over to the island and back. There is not a lot on the island. It is mostly vacation homes and a few small farms. The Island was named Sisibakmatominis (maple sugar island translated into English) by the Chippewas for its abundant maple trees.

One of the most notable residents of the island was Chase Osborn. He was the governor of Michigan from 1911-1913. After World War II it was Osborn that promoted the idea of having the headquarters for the United Nations on Sugar Island because of its international border with Canada. Obviously that plan never came to fruition. There are a few historical sites on the island and I will share them in later posts.

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Two Hearted River Bridge

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Way up north of Newberry the Two Hearted River flows into Lake Superior. A one of a kind suspension bridge with wood planking spans the river for hikers to cross over it. The bridge located in the state forest campground leads over to a sandy beach with rocks along the shoreline. It is a great place to enjoy the refreshing water of Lake Superior or go rock hunting for your favorite rocks. The bridge is also part of the North Country Trail that runs from North Dakota to Vermont and passes through Michigan.

It is a strange feeling walking over the bridge as it bounces and sways, or maybe I just need to lose some weight. If you are ever up that way, It is a long trip down dirt roads but it is a unique experience to walk across the bridge.

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The Store in Stalwart

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In the southeast corner of the Upper Peninsula, near what’s left of the town of Stalwart, I came across this old store. It looks like it has not been occupied for a while. Yellow flowers and green grass are growing all around it without any foot traffic to impede their growth.

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Remembering The Myron

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Mission Hill Cemetery sits on a hill near Bay Mills overlooking Spectacle Lake and Lake Superior. It is an old and historic cemetery and in the middle is a white picket fence. Buried inside are the remains of eight crew members of the S.S. Myron. The steamer sank in a storm in November of 1919 near Whitefish Point. The crew escaped in lifeboats but unfortunately, the little boats did not save their lives. Eight bodies were found onshore encased in ice during the spring of 1920. The crewmen were buried in Mission Hill Cemetery spending eternity together.  The captain who stayed with the ship was saved while floating on a piece of wreckage.

There a beautiful overlook across from the entrance to the cemetery. It is a beautiful spot to watch the ships sail past or take in a sunset.

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The Mysterious Mansion at the Soo

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I was not sure where to start with my pics of the eastern Upper Peninsula so I figured I would start at the beginning. I had to get something to eat when I got up there, so I went over to Clyde’s for a burger. I went past this old house or whatever it was along the St. Mary’s River east of downtown. I am not sure what the story is, but it looks really old with its cobblestone foundation. It must have been a fantastic place back in the day looking out the windows as ships sailed past.

I looked online, but I could not find any info. It looks like someone is doing some work to it and there are no trespassing signs on the front porch. I stopped and took a pic from the road. If you know anything about this place I would love to know. please post a comment below.

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End Of The Road Depot

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The old train depot on the outskirts of downtown Ontonagon sits alone and forgotten. The railroad tracks that trains took to the station are gone. The Chicago, Milwaukee, St. Paul and Pacific Railroad referred to as the Milwaukee Road built the station in the late 1800s. From the map of the railroad I saw, it looks like it was the northern most point of the line so I guess that makes it the “end of the road”

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