Kayaking on Lake Superior

Kayaking on Lake Superior

When we were in the UP, someone had taken the initiative and organized a kayaking tour for those interested. Of course I was all over this - kayaking, Lake Superior, no cell service, what could be better?! Our morning started off with a hearty breakfast at probably the best breakfast place in town - Soumi bakery. They serve an assortment of eggs, omelettes, and quite a big variety of Finnish specialities, Pannukakku and Nisu being two of their most popular. We then hopped in the car for the hour ride to the end of the Earth. Well, it feels like the end of the Earth. Fun fact, Copper Harbor is the city farthest from a major highway in the lower US (no one can compete with Alaska). How's THAT for off the beaten path?!

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Exploring Part 2: The Porcupine Mountains

After we left Houghton, we headed on to the Porcupine Mountains for a couple of days.  On our way, we stopped at the Adventure Mining Company in Greenland, MI.  They also do mine tours, but there are much more rugged than those offered at the Quincy mine.  The mines haven't been electrified at all, so ...

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Exploring Part 1: The UP

Exploring Part 1: The UP

Since Aaron and I had a week of time to kill between finishing up diving in Munising and getting on the boat for Isle Royale in Grand Portage, we decided to spend some time in the UP doing things that we never got around to doing (or had the time to do) while we were attending Michigan Tech.  Fair warning...

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