Back in the USA
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We are enjoying the slower pace of this part of our trip. We have plenty of time to make our way south on Lake Michigan, thinking we'll get back on the rivers south of Chicago after Labor Day. With that said, it is hard to believe we have been onboard for 85 days, travelled 1700+ miles, and transited 116 locks. We are currently in Mackinaw City, enjoying 3 days in the marina as we wait for a better weather window to head south on Lake Michigan (which will be our 4th Great Lake).
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| Our route leaving the North Channel and Canada |
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| We spent 2 nights at this beautiful spot on Croker Island |
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| Hiking on Croker Island - Emilie B in the background |
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| Blueberry season |
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| Kyra's second dinghy ride |
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| Kyra rode to this beach twice |
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| On the prowl |
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| Enjoying sunset |
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| Heading into a small but well marked channel |
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| Another beautiful spot - Long Point Cove |
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| Morning light as we head out of the North Channel |
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| Hilton Beach, ON |
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| Kyra questioning our route |
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| Keeping watch |
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| On the way to Sault Ste Marie - parking your work vehicle at home |
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| At Sault Ste Marie, On |
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| Kyra's favorite water source |
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| Entering the lock - 18ft lift |
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| Steel plant on the other side of the lock |
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| Entering Lake Superior |
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| Expanse of Lake Superior behind us - David after making the plunge, I dipped my toes - it was surprisingly warm! |
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| Locking back down - making this our 116th lock! |
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| We stayed in Sault St Marie, DeTour, St. Ignace, Mackinac Island and now Mackinaw City - Michigan is our 8th state. |
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| Touring the Valley Camp - museum ship right next to our slip in Sault St Marie, MI |
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| View of the Valley Camp from our stern |
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| Edison Sault Hydro Plant (1902) - oldest large generating station still operating in the US |
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| From the water |
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| Abandoned freighter? |
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| Tugboat as a house? |
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| Dawn in DeTour |
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| The Might Mac (Mackinac Bridge) |
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| St. Ignace |
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| Iconic Grand Hotel on Mackinac Island |
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| Lookout Point - Mackinac Island |
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| Blue waters of Lake Huron through Arch Rock on Mackinac Island |
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| Departing Mackinac Island harbor - we really enjoyed staying in the center of town! |
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| Round Island Light |
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| Enjoying a few days in the harbor at Mackinaw City |
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| Our adventure so far! |
If you've made it this far - one more photo of Kyra studying the log on Crocker Island - she makes us laugh!
