We got up early on Tuesday, July 28, to drive to the Porcupine Mountains which are in the Upper Peninsula of Michigan and on the shores of Lake Superior. These mountains were fairly close to our campground – only about an hour and forty-five minute drive. It was a beautiful day for a drive and a hike to the summit to catch another beautiful view of the forests and lake.
As you can see by the sign, it is a wilderness state park. Believe me, as you drive through it, you really feel like you are in the wilderness. Don’t get me wrong. It was peaceful along with gorgeous, and you never know what might be around the next curve.
First stop was at Summit Peak Scenic Area. We once again hiked to the top of Summit Peak and enjoyed another one of God’s beautiful creations.
Here we go…up the mountainside again.
When you are under the canopy of the forests up here, the colors are amazing!
There was a smaller overlook platform before you got all the way to the top.
Beautiful!
Getter closer to the summit tower.
There is the tower. If you know me, you know that I’m afraid of heights. This tower wasn’t too bad to climb, though. However, whenever I’m in high places like this I am still VERY cautious!
Map of things you can see from the top of the tower on a clear day.
After climbing to the top, on the way down, I saw this rock and thought I might as well “conquer” it as well.
Next, we drove through more of the park to get around to the east side. There were a couple of campgrounds over there. What we really wanted to see was the view at Lake of the Clouds from the escarpment (a long, steep slope, especially one at the edge of a plateau or separating areas of land at different heights) that runs parallel to Lake Superior in this area. ANOTHER overlook filled with gorgeous views!
Ok. So you think it is beautiful up here…eh…
OK…..I guess it kind of IS beautiful
Now, I am going to rest!
We drove along Lake Superior for a little while before heading back home. I just can’t get enough of this beautiful lake!
So, for now ….. “On the Road Again!
Betty
Aug 07, 2018 @ 01:13:38
The Queen Anne’s Lace and Buttercup wild flowers are really pretty in one of your pictures. I hope you’re able to get back up to the UP again…perhaps to explore the eastern side. Have you and Jack ever talked about driving up into Canada? Love you 3! 🤗💕
Aug 07, 2018 @ 15:05:56
We plan on doing the eastern side of the Upper Peninsula when we go to lower Michigan. We’ve talked about driving up into Canada but don’t know when or where yet.