Saturday, August 2, 2014

Pictured Rocks National Seashore, MI July 31,2014

Pictured Rocks National Seashore is a mosaic of colors, textures and sights.  Lots of pictures within, as it was so hard to choose which ones to post.  Be sure to look at the lone tree picture closely.  There is no dirt at the top of the rock where that tree is perched.  The roots of this tree are stretching through the air back to the land. (they did not start that way, but rather all the soil has eroded away from this lone tree, yet the tree lives on with its lifeline back to land). We took the cruise, which provided 15 miles of beautiful sights from the water. The weather was wonderful as were the sights. On the return, the cruise passed by Grand Island and the Grand Island East Channel lighthouse.  This lighthouse, all wooden, was first commissioned in 1856.  Grand Island, while we did not visit, is accessible via ferry and has very primitive camping available.

After our return to land we took a short hike through Lakenland.  Lakenland is a junkyard art wonderland.  It is located 15 miles east of Marquette and free to visit.  All of the more than 80 sculptures have been done by Tom Lakenland.  Most are whimsical and many have political messages.  Such talent, imagination and passion, expressed by Tom Lakenland.  Enjoy!


Pictured Rocks
Pictured Rocks
Pictured Rocks
 Pictured Rocks
 Pictured Rocks
Pictured Rocks
Pictured Rocks
Pictured Rocks
 Pictured Rocks
Pictured Rocks
 Pictured Rocks
 Pictured Rocks
Pictured Rocks
 Pictured Rocks
 Lone Tree-Pictured Rocks
Pictured Rocks
Grand Island East Channel Lighthouse
 Lakenland
 Lakenland
Lakenland
Lakenland
Lakenland
 Lakenland
Lakenland
 Lakenland
Lakenland
 Lakenland
Lakenland

No comments:

Post a Comment