Experiencing America > 2025 > UP Side of Life, Vol. 4 > Day 1
Day THREE...
Sunday, July 27th, 2025
Today was a full day in the eastern portion of the Upper Peninsula. We started up at Sault Ste Marie, and then headed down to Mackinaw City to walk around the shops along the main street of Mackinaw City. Then lunch at a hot dog dinner, then down to the lakefront for some more time along the water.
A giant boot in Sault Ste Marie.
Bumblebee in Mackinaw City.
A large hotdog in Mackinaw City.
Looking at the bridge from the Mackinaw City shore.
After we left Mackinaw City, we headed back north to M-134. It was time to head toward the Drummond Island Area at DeTour Village. This was some scenic times along Lake Huron. Along the way there were unique sites, some historic displays, and amazing views.
A couple working payphones in Hessel.
A maritime display in DeTour Village.
The John Bolland coming from the St. Mary River and head towards Lake Huron at DeTour Village.
After watching the ferry and some ships in the shipping channel, we headed back north towards Sault Ste Marie.
A former log wheel in Pickford.
After a cleanup at the hotel in Sault Ste Marie, it was time to head back to Mackinaw City for then evenings entertainment. Dinner was at a dinner off of Interstate 75 that claims to have the world's best burger. It actually wasn't bad, and fairly priced. Then it was out to see a lighthouse at Mackinaw City, and then over to Jack Pines Lumberjack Show to see the show again.
A larger cheeseburger.
The John Bolland leaving Lake Huron and entering Lake Michigan under the Mackinac Bridge.
The McGulpin Point Lighthouse.
The stage at Jack Pines.
After the show it was time to head back up to Sault Ste Marie. Once in the Soo we headed downtown to see the city just after sunset.
Looking at the International Bridge over the Soo Locks shipping channel.
Looking west at Lake Superior.
Day FOUR