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Down to Escanaba and then along Us 2

12/12/2020

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Down the Escanaba River to Lake Michigan. Longfellow mentions the Esconaba in the song of Hiawatha.
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The rivers get damned up.
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This is the third largest city in the UP with over 12,000 residents. We see Lake Michigan from here.
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These lakes are big and some of the Great Lakes are the International Border. The Coast Guard is there to serve and protect.
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Lighthouses help alert the ships of areas of danger.
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Now automatic controls take care of the lights. Many of the remaining lighthouses are open to tour.
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This area saw fur trading, lumbering and iron ore economic growth. There is a great harbor for shipping and pleasure craft.
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Good shoulder along the road. This is a designated US Bike Route.
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I had some time to do some exploring on the side roads.
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