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Happenings, Reflections, Ideas, Analysis

TRACE THE MITTEN

Through Illinois along Lake Michigan and up to Racine, Wisconsin

4/16/2021

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Whihala beach in Whiting , Indiana looking toward the Chicago skyline.
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The Lakefront trail runs along the waterfront runs over 18 miles. It gets heavy use.
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The Museum of Science and Industry is one of the many sights along the route.
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Later I came to the Shedd Aquarium. There are so many wonderful things to see in Chicago.
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Looking back at the John Hancock Building and other skyscrapers. Many beautiful buildings.
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Being a Big Ten fan I needed to stop at Northwestern University in Evanston.
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I love searching out the lighthouses when I cycle the Great Lakes. This is the Kenosha Southport Lighthouse the rebuilt 1866 version. It is located on Simmons Island Park.
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As I was still in the Kenosha area , I came upon the Wind Point Lighthouse * (1880) which reached to 112' compared to the 40' Southport Lighthouse. This is believed to be the oldest and tallest lighthouse still operating on the Great Lakes.
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The Racine Harbor Lighthouse (1903) helped guide ships into the harbor. The building was added later to create quarters for the lifeguards who would venture out to save the souls in peril from a shipwreck.
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