Marquette, Michigan

For the 4th of July weekend, we drove up to Marquette on the Upper Penninsula of Michigan. It was an 8 hour trip thanks to Chicago traffic, but was nice to get out of the city and really a treat to see stars again. Here are some shots from our trip.

The harbor and drydock in downtown Marquette


We went out for a bike ride around town and made sure to stop by to see Liza's great-grand parents house. Great Grandpa Toivo built the house that sits next to the University. It's now inhabited by a group of college guys.


Lake Superior



A mother deer and her fawn on Presque Isle


The next day we caught a boat tour along the Pictured Rocks. They are these amazing cliffs that tower over the lake. Water that seeps out of the rocks leaves behind mineral deposits and wonderful colors.



To give you a sense of scale, note the tiny kayakers at the bottom of the cliff.




Yannie on the boat.




First shots of Liza with her haircut! More to come later.