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Welcome to Paradise

9/12/2017

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There’s a bit of irony in the idea of a bear with a gun welcoming you to Paradise, don’t you think? I couldn’t resist a shot of this carving at a gas station as we came into town. I had never heard of Tahquamenon Falls until we started planning this trip and someone from Michigan told me it was a must see. They were right, and we are so glad for the suggestion--this place is awesome in the original sense of the word.
 
It is near the shore of Lake Superior and the campground is very nice. Once we got set up, we returned to a couple of ‘convenience’ stores about a mile from the park entrance. We succeeded in getting milk (in one store; in the other it was quite expired), carrots, and ice. The produce section advertised on the sign consisted of two bags of baby carrots, three heads of lettuce and a couple of green peppers.  We have been told that the nearest laundry is 30 miles away in Newberry--and it’s time-- so we will check a grocery store there for more necessities. On the way, we will take in the Lumberjack Museum.


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Meanwhile, back at the falls. There is a Lower Falls (actually two on either side of an island) and an Upper Falls. After our so-called grocery trip yesterday, we had time to take the short trail to the Lower Falls. A boardwalk takes visitors through a very swampy woodsy area to a platform overlooking the west section of the Lower Falls. The tannin color of the falls is due to water draining from the cedar swamps all along the river. Fall color is starting, so there are bright splashes throughout the walk. These are touted as the third largest falls east of the Mississippi by volume and they are impressive. We also plan to visit the Upper Falls on our way to Newberry today.

We are deep enough in the wilderness that internet is spotty and, according to the park literature, cell service is ‘minimal.’ I think that’s a euphenism like Iowa roads that have ‘Level B Maintenance.’ It neans none. Probably that big body of water nearby.
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Suzanne Jenkins link
9/12/2017 02:04:42 pm

Thank you so much for a wonderful glimpse into a place which holds so many dear memories for my family forty years ago. xooxoxxo

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Karen
9/12/2017 03:04:15 pm

I can understand why! A beautiful place!

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