Walking Lake Superior Beach

We woke up to rain this morning, but it stopped by the time we finished breakfast.

Today’s drive across the U.P. from Kinross to Ishpeming, MI was a drive through pine forests, pine forests and more pine forests.

Finally, we emerged from the forests and found ourselves on the shores of Lake Superior.

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We noticed several roadside pull outs with beach access, and couldn’t resist stopping.

It didn’t take me long to shed my shoes and roll up my jean legs.

Soon, Ron could not resist the temptation to join  me.  There are no shells in Lake Superior, but there are lots of small stones, some of them agates. It was fun to see who could find the best one. And of course, while Ron searched the waters, I couldn’t keep from snapping just a few more photos.   After an hour or so, we decided we were hungry enough for lunch, and headed back.

A sandwich, chips and an apple served at the rail fence, with such a view,  tasted like a feast.

As we ate, Ron spotted something through the haze that turned out to be a large freighter (viewed much better through the binoculars than through the camera.

Today was just a reminder, that some of the best things in life are still free, and may be as close as a stop by the side of the road.