Huron Scenic Drive and Sault Ste Marie

 August 2, 2023

Drove along the coast, mostly through farmland to Sault Ste Marie.

Juvenile osprey 

Its parents nearby encouraging it to fly

Arrived in "the Soo" and toured the locks which connect Lake Huron to Lake Superior and bypass the shallow rapids of the St Mary River

At the start of the leveling from Lake Huron to Lake Superior

The end of the leveling

Hydroelectric dam building

Chippewa County Courthouse

This ominous tower that overlooks the city is actually a museum and viewing platform to watch the docks. Originally built by the Catholic Church as the Shrine of the Missionaries, it was meant to be part of a larger complex that would have featured exhibits about the early Missionaries. It was scuttled and given to the historical society of Soo.

Gates to the ancient Anishinaabek burial ground

Seen leaving the Walmart parking lot

Met up with Russell DeFrietas from my high school days. Had a lovely visit and a nice meal at a local restaurant.

Walmart lot for the night.