307 miles at its longest point and 110 miles wide. We traveled the eastern shoreline from Mackinaw City to Chicago. Today through Sunday we are at Hammond Municipal Marina and we plan to leave Sunday morning and begin our journey down through the inland river system. Boating on Lake Michigan is controlled by the wind, the waves - both their size and direction. We have boated nearly every day for over a week, which makes for pretty long days. It is good to be settled into a marina for several days and rest, do laundry and clean the boat.
Leland, Michigan
One of our favorite stops. Next door to the marina is historic Fishtown on the Leland River. More than a century ago the commercial fishing industry thrived. Now it is smaller, but an operating fish house remains, and all the fish shanties have been turned into little shops, eating establishments and tiny art galleries, still in the fishing and boating character of the original buildings.
"Janice Sue" below, is an authentic Great Lakes ice breaker. Lots of charter fish boats still operate from Leland.
Drying racks for the nets.
Great restaurant, The Cove, has a great view overlooking historic Fishtown. Enjoyed the white fish, plus purchased the two glasses on the table to add to my 'glass collection'.
Leland River view
Interesting art gallery
King and his mobile office at the new Leland City Marina - Fishtown is in the background.
Marina view from the office
Into Lake Michigan, Sleeping Bear Dunes in the distance
No comments:
Post a Comment