The Pasty Cam has been such an exciting journey over the past couple of decades, exploring in and around the U.P. Ten years ago Neil Harri took us along on a flyover of Beaver Island, between the Upper and Lower Peninsulas in Lake Michigan. It was the first that Edie and I had heard of "King Strang", and we eventually included a couple of references in Pasty Central Day in History. Here's a brief Michigan Radio documentary on the Mormon leader who brought attention to Beaver Island in the 1800's.
All that colorful history aside, the Island is a thriving community, year-round home to hundreds of people who enjoy its resources, beauty, and solitude (some may even say isolation). Vaguely reminds me of a conversation Edie and I had back in the 70's about the prospect of living in the U.P. :)
Happy Easter! Have a good week :o)
By Dunerat (Dunerat) on Sunday, April 16, 2017 - 09:24 am:
Nice Spring-like set...Happy Easter! Unfortunately, I am writing this from my desk at work...3 more days, but the weather has been fantastic for April and that helps.
By Ken ja Mimi from da UP (Kenjamimi) on Sunday, April 16, 2017 - 12:45 pm:
Hauskaa pääsiästä!!
By jbuck (Jbuck) on Sunday, April 16, 2017 - 04:09 pm:
Happy Easter! I've read about Beaver Island, but never been there. Thanks for the additional information about the place.
By Deb S. (Usedtobeayooper) on Sunday, April 16, 2017 - 06:27 pm:
Happy Easter!! Loved that video! What a great place to visit is right. That has definitely been added to my bucket list. Thanks for showing this to us.
Happy Easter! Nice pix, review and video. Thanks for the Beaver Island info. and education. I'd like to see that island one day.
Alex, The finish line is within sight!! I hope you have some well deserved vacation time planned?
By Uncle Chuck (Unclechuck) on Sunday, April 16, 2017 - 11:11 pm:
The Big Lake needs a traffic light tonight! Marine Traffic looks pretty full, good to see!!
By Alex "UP-Goldwinger" (Alex) on Monday, April 17, 2017 - 07:49 am:
UC...I'd settle for a relaxing, calm afternoon of just sitting and watching the grass grow.
By Thomas Baird (Thomas) on Monday, April 17, 2017 - 09:53 pm:
Belated Blessed Easter.
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