It occurred to me today that, having been designated as a Lazy Summer Blogger, I have neglected to bombard you with vacation photos!
We spent the first day of our vacation hiking in the Porcupine Mountains in the Upper Peninsula of Michigan. The Ojibwa gave these mountains their name, since to the Native Americans the silhouette of the mountains from afar appeared like a porcupine. The long, high ridges made the Porcupines too expensive and difficult to log, and much of the state park is considered old growth forest.
After hiking down to the marsh by the Lake of the Clouds and back up again, we headed to the Presque Isle River Waterfalls. The first waterfall we hiked to was the Manido Falls. The water was low since it was the middle of July, and we were able to do some exploring on the rocks. I loved the ripple effects the water has carved out of the rock over the years.
Manido Falls
Exploring with Lily
Rock RipplesThe next waterfall we saw was Manabezho Falls, the largest waterfall in the Porkies. We then crossed the swinging bridge over to Presque Isle. The rushing water and whirlpools in the river have carved circles in the rock. The Isle is so quiet and peaceful; we could have spent hours exploring. Unfortunately, we were unprepared for spending so much time hiking, and we didn’t have enough water or food with us. We left before we had our fill of this area; it was so beautiful.
Manabezho Falls
Whirlpools in the Presque Isle River
Exploring Presque Isle with Emmy
Lake Superior through the trees of Presque Isle
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Holy cow, that's gorgeous. Our summer has mostly been waterparks and a couple of beach excursions, nothing like that though. Those rocks are amazing. Your lazy blogging is forgiven. ;)Recent blog:=- Wordless Wednesday – Somebody’s Watching Me
I have so always wanted to go to Michigan on vacation and your pictures have just added fuel to the fire. I hope it was as wonderful as it looks!Recent blog:=- I'm All About Anecdotal Evidence and Unscientific Research
I LOVE northern rivers and lake and trees and woods and hell, everything.i don't mind one bit looking at your vacation pics, it makes me look forward to the days when we can travel with kids. We've decided not to until they're old enough to not make the entire thing miserable from being off schedule.
Thank you for forgiving my lazy blogging…there's more laziness in my future!Recent blog:=- Porcupine Mountains
Michigan is wonderful. I would live there if I could! I hope you vacation there in the near future! (Fall colors are gorgeous!)Recent blog:=- Porcupine Mountains
I hear you about the off schedule dilemma. Emmy was a wreck since she missed her nap almost every day. It was nice to get back to our normal routine.Recent blog:=- Porcupine Mountains
beautiful pics. the rock ripples are way cool!Recent blog:=- Archetype art challenge + free stuff
I took a lot of pictures of those rock ripples. I just loved them, and wish I had a better camera and knew more about photography!Recent blog:=- Porcupine Mountains
Beautiful photos! We visited the UP when I was a kid–my dad was stationed up there in the Air Force years ago. It really is a gorgeous place. Would love to go back sometime.
Beautiful pictures. I just love the beauty in our world.Recent blog:=- THIS IS FOR KEETHA