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Lake Superior/Isle Royale 2018

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Group Photo at Split Rock

It's lunch time for Vern, but he's not sharing with the fox that followed him.

A very foggy morning on our way to Isle Royale National Park

Rock of Ages Lighthouse suddenly appeared thru the fog.

A sign at Windigo on Isle Royale showed our first look at moose shelters.

We were met by Valerie, Park Ranger, who provided an introduction to the Isle Royale Park.

Original 2nd Order Fresnel Lens from Rock of Ages Lighthouse is on display at Windigo.

Chuck and Suzanne share a hug before shopping at Windigo.

Heading to Rock Harbor Lodge on a rocky ride.

Menagerie Island (aka Isle Royale) is seen clearly as the fog lifts.

LaVon and Menagerie Island Lighthouse.

The shoreline clearly shows a need for a lighthouse to safely guide ships into harbor.

Our first view of Rock Harbor Lighthouse.

An eagle eye catches our first eagle.

Rock Harbor Ledge provided a surprise boat trip to Rock Harbor Lighthouse where we were introduced to the lighthouse and fishery.

Marge tried to convince everyone this was our ride back to the lodge!

A half-mile walk to the lighthouse provided a backdrop for our first group photo.

The honeymoon cottage of days-gone-by!

Wanda waves from the top of Rock Harbor.

The two jugs of moonshine were probably left by the last keeper!

Michelle and Teri scan the horizon from the porch at Rock Harbor Lighthouse.

Shannon and Pat snuggle during a rocky boat ride.

On the way to the lighthouse Nancy read about the Rock Harbor Lighthouse and Edisen Fishery.

Imagine a bathroom with NO WAITING!

Our ride to Rock Harbor Lighthouse waits dockside.

Leah and Charlene take a well-deserved rest after walking up to the lighthouse.

Bob barely makes it through to the lantern room.

Old wooden stair lead to the top of Rock Harbor Lighthouse.

MOOSE...just 20 feet up the hill.

Picnic dinner after our voyage to the island.

Is it the same moose or another?

Matt, the chef, serves Bruce another brat.

Capt. Don keeps a watchful eye out for our next lighthouse.

Our return to the mainland turned sunny and provided a beautiful view of Passage Island Lighthouse.

A stop of the Heritage Fur Trading Post.

David and Susie checked out the teepee amenities.

Charlene smooths the various pelts to determine which one she liked best.

No one volunteered to test it on the Lake Superior.

Imaging preparing a meal here!

Photo line at Grand Marais.

Houseboat in the harbor.

Gran Marais Keeper's Museum.

An informative presentation about Grand Marais and the lighthouse.

The Lighthouse stands at the end of a 350 ft. pier and was first lit in 1922 and continues as an active aid to navigation.

The original Fresnel Lens is on exhibit in the museum.

Split Rock Lighthouse and fog horns.

Split Rock Lighthouse sits atop a sheer 133 ft. cliff.

Chuck plots the course along Lake Superior's shoreline.

Keeper's quarters at Split Rock.

An interesting and educational presentation about Split Rock Lighthouse and its history.

An absolutely perfect summer day with cloudless skies and gentle breezes.

George relaxes in the shadow of the lighthouse.

Steps leading to the shoreline.

Sloping path down to the shore.

They just saw Split Rock from the shoreline and are SOOOO happy!

Sharon leads the way up to the lantern room.

George and Beverly photo stop at Split Rock.

Hundreds of 'Friendship Towers" line the shore.

Even tour guides get in the picture, Marge and Wanda.

Marietta made it to the top.

Lens mechanism at Split Rock.

Marge never met a Keeper she didn't hug.

Two Harbors Lighthouse is a Bed and Breakfast.

Anna catches some 'zzzz's' on the lawn at Two Harbors.

Window at top shows the thickness of the Two Harbors wall.

Original Fresnel lens is on display at the lighthouse.

Sure looks far more comfortable now than when the lighthouse was in operation.

Ashland Harbor

Captain John guides us into Lake Superior from Duluth Harbor.

A PERFECT day for a cruise in the Apostle Islands.

This day couldn't have been any sunnier.

Bruce, LaVon, Lean and Charlene wait for dinner.

Devil's Island

Jen enjoys the cruise.

A fixed 4th order Fresnel lens at Devil's Island.

Outer Island id one of six lights in the Apostle Islands on the National Register of Historic Places.

Sand Island Lighthouse in the Apostle Islands.

Wanda really wants to pilot the boat!

What could they be looking at?

Raspberry Island in the Apostle Islands.

Park Ranger Fred provided an informative history of the island.

Keeper Fred takes the group on a tour of his living quarters.

Shannon climbs the final rungs to the lantern room.

Marge returned to her youth on the swing at Raspberry Island.

A long walk down to the dock.

Heidi and Judy

Bob and Kathy

A rainy stop at Stockton Island to pick up campers allowed us to walk to the Ranger station.

Ranger Marge and Marietta

A visit to Richard I Bong Historical Veteran's Center.

Even a plane was named after our tour guide.

A 'Foot Locker' presentation demonstrated items carried during WWII.

A replica of the plane Dick Bong flew to achieve being the most decorated pilot in WWII.

Our last voyage aboard Vista Queen in Duluth Harbor.

Duluth Harbor North Breakwater Light.

Why is David wearing a silk scarf and Diane laughing so hard?

Duluth Harbor Outer South Breakwater Light.

Kate narrates as we pass Wisconsin Point.

Wisconsin Point is in need of some TLC.

Gary and Kathleen enjoy a smooth ride in Duluth Harbor.

Three Lighthouses in one photo.

The lift bridge is raised and lowered for small boats.

And BIG SHIPS!

Wanda welcomes Carol when she joined our tour in Duluth Harbor.

Lake Superior Maritime Museum exhibits several Fresnel lens.

Heather, Marge, David and Rachel gave an excellent presentation of the work being done at Rock of Ages.

New Michigan Island was on the itinerary, but Mother Nature had different ideas. This picture is from a previous USLHS trip.

2010 picture of Old Michigan Lighthouse.

Memories of participants in the tour.

More memories of participants in the tour.

And even more memories. Thanks to all that were on the tour!

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