• Friday-What'sUP December 29 - 02:01 am

On a recent drive from Marquette back to Hancock on US-41, Susan Hooker spotted something quite unusual near Champion. She said their first thought was that someone's pipes had burst, but upon closer inspection, discovered it to be a "natural fountain". A little further down the road, at an art gallery in Michigamme, they discovered that this phenomenon is the result of a stream flowing from a little lake located higher up, and the pressure from it causes this "fountain" to develop. Apparently it happens most winters. Check out the third shot, which is zoomed in on the water spout coming out of the icy formation. It looks like some of that water is freezing in mid-air as it spits out of the top! To quote Susan's note to me: "Isn't Mother Nature fun?"

WOW

My grandmother Gavin was born in Champion,wonder if she saw this thing many,many years ago.

WOW, very impressive!

It actually runs through most summers too, it's just not as obvious then because there's no ice to catch your eye.

It's on the north side of the highway, on the west side of Champion, as you're going around the bend after crossing the railroad tracks (when westbound).

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At least if memory serves me correctly.

Hey Susan, great catch!

Awesome shot! These are some great picture's Susan

These are phenomenal shots! Great job!

I recall a similar sight just outside of Bruce Crossing when I was a kid. Each winter, someone used to make a frozen "fountain" on purpose with their garden hose, I believe. It would get very tall.

Holy cow. I thought something like that only happened in Yellowstone. Now I've been set straight.

Seen this many times! It seems I read somewhere though that it is an Artesian well.

Those are totally awesome pictures! Thank you, Susan H & Mary!

I BELIEVE ITS AN ARTESION WELL, AS I STOP AND DRINK THE WATER THERE OFTEN.