Back in 2020 I shared my nephew’s camping trip to his favorite place up in the Upper Peninsula of Michigan, also known as The U.P. He and his wife love camping on Lake Michigan close to Historic Fayette, Michigan. Today I thank James for his beautiful photographs of the lake and woods in another great stay last week.
They enjoyed camping, hiking, and swimming. The days were bright and beautiful.
They also enjoyed local attractions.
A big Indian is always a good reason to take a vacation detour. Michigan’s legendary Hiawatha statue, “World’s Tallest and Largest Indian ” in Ironwood, Michigan. The sign claims it’s the largest but that honor goes to a skinny giant in Skowhegan, Maine, which stretches skyward another ten feet. Hiawatha was built by Gordon Displays in St. Paul, Minnesota, and funded by Charlie Gotta, an Ironwood car dealer. In June 1964 Hiawatha was trucked to Ironwood and erected on the site of the Old Norrie Iron Mine. The statue’s location was intended to entice tourists through downtown.
The world’s largest rubber duck, Mama Duck, is in Marquette, Michigan’s Lower Harbor this August as part of the Festival of Sail 2022 on Lake Superior. This includes a group of tall ships.
I thank James and Heather for sharing the photos of their trip with us.
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That looks like such a lovely area to explore! I have yet to make it to Michigan but I bet they have great hiking trails.
they do in deed – when you come, check out the state parks
Great skies. Great tour.
Getting to know the UP from your photographs. Nice job! Looks like you had a good time there.
Looks like they had a great time there. Gorgeous place and beautiful photos!
-Soma
Beautiful pictures.
I’m embarrassed to admit this but I don’t even know where Fayette is! Looks like a fabulous time!
Michigan looks wonderful! thank you for sharing this trip
Beautiful blue skies and waters. What more do you need for happiness? Well, I also like quirky things like that Big Indian statue. Alana ramblinwitham
Que bellas imagenes me gusto el patito. Te mando un beso.
Lovely images! 😍 We have been to Michigan a few times and always enjoyed it. Thanks for sharing these, Carol.
You guys don’t go in for anything in the small sizes do you? Your nephew had some great big sunshine days too.