Our favorite beach to watch the sunset-just south of Dapple Grey B&B on M26 near Copper Harbor.
As the sun sat over Lake Superior on our last night in the Copper Country, we reflected on the amazing time we had. Sure there were some difficulties on the trip, and you just cannot go get everything you might need without driving 40 miles. Still, we love this place.
The same beach is scenic during the day also.
The Yoopers are a very independent species. They have to be. They have all the important things like pasties, fresh air, scenery, rocks, Vollwerth meats, Copper World, rocks, no freeways, beautiful, sunsets, snow, Monk’s Muffins, and rocks.
I have started cutting my treasures today, as well as working on some custom jobs I picked up while up there. People find rock treasures and bring them to me to cut, polish, and make into their own wire-wrapped gemstone jewelry.
We have loads of good friends in the Keweenaw, as mentioned in a previous blog. Many of our local friends show up where they are least expected. The latest was Robin from Garden Goods, the garden store we shop at in Traverse City who showed up at the campground host’s coffee hour!
Thanks for saving the crest of Brockway Mountain.
Rock hunting is not as good as it used to be. Mine waste piles are being crushed up and hauled away for logging roads. The natural beauty of the area is being threatened by all the trees being cut. Even though the Keweenaw is a National Historic Park, it seems not to matter that the mine piles are being taken away. I feel that these piles are also historical sites and should be protected.
One good sign is that money has been raised to purchase the land and save the crest of Brockway Mountain. We saw a rebuild underway at the overlook of Copper Harbor on Brockway Drive. New stone border walls and benches are expected which should make it safer.
What lovely things you see off the beaten path.
If you really want to get away you just can’t beat the Keweenaw. We’ll be headed back up for color. I expect it to be early this year. We saw trees have begun to change already. We’ll remember the good times we had in the U.P.