Monday
Following the Lake Superior Cirlcle Tour route we crossed from Ontario, Canada to Minnesota's Split Rock State Park. We tented on a cliff facing the majestic Split Rock Lighthouse. My mind is playing with an analogy of the lighthouse with the church as we see and visit the lighthouses along our trip. These remote beacons were placed to provide shipping traffic with safety by warning of hazards and being on the ready in case of disaster. Whimsically, I realize this is how many consider the church (as gospel beacons, calling others to safe passage). Further, the church's pastors have been expected by many to cover the same responsibilities as a lighthouse keeper: the attend to maintenance, to brace the elements in order to maintain the systems of a safe harbor. Well, enough of my unenlightened meandering.Tuesday
The Circle Tour into Wisconsin brought us through Duluth to Copper Falls State Park.
Wednesday
Back into Michigan's Upper Penninsula, we drove by the Porcupine Mountains and up the Keweenaw Penninsula to Copper Harbor. I have now gone all the way around Isle Royale, an Island reachable only by ferry or sea plane. It renews my life-long desire to backpack the Island. Anyone wish to join me?
Thursday
The Circle Tour then led us on through Grand Marais to the Muskalunge State Park.
Friday and Saturday
We drove to Mom Campbell's cabin in Brimley, then on to Traverse City for BJ's neice's wedding.
2 comments:
Dennis and I love the Grand Marais area. We hope to hike in the Pictured Rocks State/National (?) Park for Spring Break. Rho
BTW, your analogy makes sense and gives new meaning to all the lighthouse keeper stories I have at school. Rho
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