No trip to Michigan would be complete without a visit to the northernmost region where the St. Mary's River divides the United States from Canada. The Sault Ste. Marie International Bridge spans the two countries, and connects two cities with the same name, one in America and one in Canada. This is an area of unbelievable natural beauty on both the Lake Superior side and Lake Huron side of Michigan's upper peninsula.
The Soo Locks attract thousands of visitors every year. This amazing engineering feat is one of the busiest in the country. Standing on the observation decks will give you a chance to see just how many huge freighters, tugs and barges pass in and out every day. Touring the waterway is an even better way to get a feeling for the amount of shipping activity that takes place here. You can choose from lighthouses cruises, luncheon and supper cruises, and fireworks cruises.
Another way to appreciate the beauty of this part of Michigan is by taking a scenic tour of Tahquamenon Falls. You should check out both the lower and upper falls. They are very different from one another, but each is breathtaking. These are the biggest waterfalls east of the Mississippi River. You can hike the trails and might even want to stop for lunch at the brewery.
It is not unusual that this area has been home to a number of shipwrecks during its long history. There are plenty of opportunities for scuba divers to check out the remains of numerous ships resting at the bottom of both Lake Superior and Lake Huron. You might want to take a glass bottom boat tour instead of donning scuba gear. You can see what is left of one such ship located just below the surface of the lake.
Train tours seem like something travelers did generations ago, but they are available today and a great way to see the countryside from an unusual vantage point. The excursions will take you over trestles and wind their way down to the canyon's floor. This trip is especially popular during the last of September when the leaves are at their maximum color and brilliance.
After a long day of hiking and sightseeing, you might want to relax and try your luck at the Kewadin Casino. You could stay at the hotel here, which is affordably priced, while you hit the gaming tables or enjoy some of the top country entertainment that is regularly booked in the DreamMakers Theater. There is also a lounge that books excellent entertainers and has comedy and karaoke nights.
If you are very lucky, you may get to experience the northern lights while you are visiting. No one can predict when they will be visible, but the spring and fall months are when they most often occur. Whether or not they appear depends on activity on the sun. You can try and do some research to find out if the conditions are favorable for the time you will be visiting the area.
Everyone knows how beautiful the landscape is on both coasts with their beaches and sunshine. The middle of this country should not be overlooked however. It has wonders and extraordinary scenery of its own.
The Soo Locks attract thousands of visitors every year. This amazing engineering feat is one of the busiest in the country. Standing on the observation decks will give you a chance to see just how many huge freighters, tugs and barges pass in and out every day. Touring the waterway is an even better way to get a feeling for the amount of shipping activity that takes place here. You can choose from lighthouses cruises, luncheon and supper cruises, and fireworks cruises.
Another way to appreciate the beauty of this part of Michigan is by taking a scenic tour of Tahquamenon Falls. You should check out both the lower and upper falls. They are very different from one another, but each is breathtaking. These are the biggest waterfalls east of the Mississippi River. You can hike the trails and might even want to stop for lunch at the brewery.
It is not unusual that this area has been home to a number of shipwrecks during its long history. There are plenty of opportunities for scuba divers to check out the remains of numerous ships resting at the bottom of both Lake Superior and Lake Huron. You might want to take a glass bottom boat tour instead of donning scuba gear. You can see what is left of one such ship located just below the surface of the lake.
Train tours seem like something travelers did generations ago, but they are available today and a great way to see the countryside from an unusual vantage point. The excursions will take you over trestles and wind their way down to the canyon's floor. This trip is especially popular during the last of September when the leaves are at their maximum color and brilliance.
After a long day of hiking and sightseeing, you might want to relax and try your luck at the Kewadin Casino. You could stay at the hotel here, which is affordably priced, while you hit the gaming tables or enjoy some of the top country entertainment that is regularly booked in the DreamMakers Theater. There is also a lounge that books excellent entertainers and has comedy and karaoke nights.
If you are very lucky, you may get to experience the northern lights while you are visiting. No one can predict when they will be visible, but the spring and fall months are when they most often occur. Whether or not they appear depends on activity on the sun. You can try and do some research to find out if the conditions are favorable for the time you will be visiting the area.
Everyone knows how beautiful the landscape is on both coasts with their beaches and sunshine. The middle of this country should not be overlooked however. It has wonders and extraordinary scenery of its own.
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