We are back on the island after a wonderful three day trip to the south
shore of Lake Superior. We stayed the first two nights at Copper Harbor at the
northern tip of the Keweenaw Peninsula, an old copper mining area. The dock
scene was a block from where we stayed (the red cabin), and the “brown” beach
was several miles west of Copper Harbor. We drove the Brockway Mountain Road to
the summit where low and behold, in addition to wonderful views, there was a
gift shop. Sandra said that she was as surprised as I was, but I doubt that.
The road to the top and the summit facilities were built by the WPA in the
early 1930’s.
Our second night at Copper Harbor we celebrated our anniversary with
dinner at the Keweenaw Mountain Lodge that was also built by the WPA in the
early 30’s. The WPA and the CCC gave a lot of people work and helped to keep
families together during a very tough time.
Our third night out we stayed at the Lighthouse Bed and Breakfast at
Big Bay, MI, which is just a few miles north of Marquette, MI. It was an
interesting and enjoyable stay, and “yes, boys”, that is your mother at the top
of the Lighthouse. That is also your mother having her morning coffee before we
left for home.
A good trip. We were ready to be off the island, but we were also ready to be back. Peace and
love to all who check this out, and hope that life is good to you.