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Group Photo at Split Rock
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It's lunch time for Vern, but he's not sharing with the fox that followed him.
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A very foggy morning on our way to Isle Royale National Park
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Rock of Ages Lighthouse suddenly appeared thru the fog.
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A sign at Windigo on Isle Royale showed our first look at moose shelters.
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We were met by Valerie, Park Ranger, who provided an introduction to the Isle Royale Park.
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Original 2nd Order Fresnel Lens from Rock of Ages Lighthouse is on display at Windigo.
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Chuck and Suzanne share a hug before shopping at Windigo.
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Heading to Rock Harbor Lodge on a rocky ride.
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Menagerie Island (aka Isle Royale) is seen clearly as the fog lifts.
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LaVon and Menagerie Island Lighthouse.
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The shoreline clearly shows a need for a lighthouse to safely guide ships into harbor.
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Our first view of Rock Harbor Lighthouse.
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An eagle eye catches our first eagle.
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Rock Harbor Ledge provided a surprise boat trip to Rock Harbor Lighthouse where we were introduced to the lighthouse and fishery.
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Marge tried to convince everyone this was our ride back to the lodge!
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A half-mile walk to the lighthouse provided a backdrop for our first group photo.
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The honeymoon cottage of days-gone-by!
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Wanda waves from the top of Rock Harbor.
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The two jugs of moonshine were probably left by the last keeper!
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Michelle and Teri scan the horizon from the porch at Rock Harbor Lighthouse.
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Shannon and Pat snuggle during a rocky boat ride.
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On the way to the lighthouse Nancy read about the Rock Harbor Lighthouse and Edisen Fishery.
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Imagine a bathroom with NO WAITING!
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Our ride to Rock Harbor Lighthouse waits dockside.
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Leah and Charlene take a well-deserved rest after walking up to the lighthouse.
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Bob barely makes it through to the lantern room.
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Old wooden stair lead to the top of Rock Harbor Lighthouse.
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MOOSE...just 20 feet up the hill.
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Picnic dinner after our voyage to the island.
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Is it the same moose or another?
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Matt, the chef, serves Bruce another brat.
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Capt. Don keeps a watchful eye out for our next lighthouse.
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Our return to the mainland turned sunny and provided a beautiful view of Passage Island Lighthouse.
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A stop of the Heritage Fur Trading Post.
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David and Susie checked out the teepee amenities.
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Charlene smooths the various pelts to determine which one she liked best.
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No one volunteered to test it on the Lake Superior.
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Imaging preparing a meal here!
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Photo line at Grand Marais.
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Houseboat in the harbor.
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Gran Marais Keeper's Museum.
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An informative presentation about Grand Marais and the lighthouse.
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The Lighthouse stands at the end of a 350 ft. pier and was first lit in 1922 and continues as an active aid to navigation.
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The original Fresnel Lens is on exhibit in the museum.
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Split Rock Lighthouse and fog horns.
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Split Rock Lighthouse sits atop a sheer 133 ft. cliff.
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Chuck plots the course along Lake Superior's shoreline.
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Keeper's quarters at Split Rock.
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An interesting and educational presentation about Split Rock Lighthouse and its history.
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An absolutely perfect summer day with cloudless skies and gentle breezes.
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George relaxes in the shadow of the lighthouse.
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Steps leading to the shoreline.
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Sloping path down to the shore.
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They just saw Split Rock from the shoreline and are SOOOO happy!
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Sharon leads the way up to the lantern room.
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George and Beverly photo stop at Split Rock.
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Hundreds of 'Friendship Towers" line the shore.
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Even tour guides get in the picture, Marge and Wanda.
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Marietta made it to the top.
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Lens mechanism at Split Rock.
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Marge never met a Keeper she didn't hug.
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Two Harbors Lighthouse is a Bed and Breakfast.
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Anna catches some 'zzzz's' on the lawn at Two Harbors.
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Window at top shows the thickness of the Two Harbors wall.
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Original Fresnel lens is on display at the lighthouse.
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Sure looks far more comfortable now than when the lighthouse was in operation.
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Ashland Harbor
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Captain John guides us into Lake Superior from Duluth Harbor.
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A PERFECT day for a cruise in the Apostle Islands.
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This day couldn't have been any sunnier.
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Bruce, LaVon, Lean and Charlene wait for dinner.
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Devil's Island
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Jen enjoys the cruise.
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A fixed 4th order Fresnel lens at Devil's Island.
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Outer Island id one of six lights in the Apostle Islands on the National Register of Historic Places.
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Sand Island Lighthouse in the Apostle Islands.
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Wanda really wants to pilot the boat!
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What could they be looking at?
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Raspberry Island in the Apostle Islands.
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Park Ranger Fred provided an informative history of the island.
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Keeper Fred takes the group on a tour of his living quarters.
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Shannon climbs the final rungs to the lantern room.
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Marge returned to her youth on the swing at Raspberry Island.
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A long walk down to the dock.
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Heidi and Judy
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Bob and Kathy
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A rainy stop at Stockton Island to pick up campers allowed us to walk to the Ranger station.
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Ranger Marge and Marietta
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A visit to Richard I Bong Historical Veteran's Center.
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Even a plane was named after our tour guide.
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A 'Foot Locker' presentation demonstrated items carried during WWII.
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A replica of the plane Dick Bong flew to achieve being the most decorated pilot in WWII.
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Our last voyage aboard Vista Queen in Duluth Harbor.
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Duluth Harbor North Breakwater Light.
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Why is David wearing a silk scarf and Diane laughing so hard?
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Duluth Harbor Outer South Breakwater Light.
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Kate narrates as we pass Wisconsin Point.
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Wisconsin Point is in need of some TLC.
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Gary and Kathleen enjoy a smooth ride in Duluth Harbor.
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Three Lighthouses in one photo.
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The lift bridge is raised and lowered for small boats.
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And BIG SHIPS!
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Wanda welcomes Carol when she joined our tour in Duluth Harbor.
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Lake Superior Maritime Museum exhibits several Fresnel lens.
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Heather, Marge, David and Rachel gave an excellent presentation of the work being done at Rock of Ages.
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New Michigan Island was on the itinerary, but Mother Nature had different ideas. This picture is from a previous USLHS trip.
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2010 picture of Old Michigan Lighthouse.
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Memories of participants in the tour.
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More memories of participants in the tour.
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And even more memories. Thanks to all that were on the tour!
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