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Summer 1999 Photos

bigmack2.jpg (44771 bytes) Walking the Mighty Mac
Here we are at the start of the annual 42nd Annual Labor Day Mackinac Bridge Walk.
Picture taken 09/06/99.

Crowded Bridge!
Bridge Walkers own both southbound lanes for several hours.  The school buses shuttle walkers who want to start the walk and walkers who have completed the walk, to St. Ignace.
Picture taken 09/06/99.
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bigmack4.jpg (42218 bytes) Approaching the First Tower
The walk begins in St. Ignace and this is the first of the huge towers holding up the bridge.
Picture taken 09/06/99.

Down to One Lane
About one hour into the walk, they forced the walkers into one lane.
Picture taken 09/06/99.
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bigmack3.jpg (70099 bytes) Finish Line!
It took us about one hour and fifty minutes to walk the five miles over the Mackinac Bridge.
Picture taken 09/06/99.

Baby Snapping Turtle
We took its mother's picture on June 10, 1999.  You can see her picture down below!  
Picture taken 09/06/99.
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ofcview.jpg (72895 bytes) View Into Dana's
Peering into Dana's after you come down our excellent tree-covered Up North driveway.  Picture taken 09/03/99.

Cabin 8
Picture taken 09/03/99.
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shuffle.jpg (70955 bytes) Shuffleboard Court
Picture taken 09/03/99.

Sunrise Over Dana's
Picture taken 08/24/99.
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minnowtw.jpg (40106 bytes) "Minnowing"
Picture taken 08/23/99.

Back to Dana's
Returning from a visit to Grandma's house.  Picture taken 08/23/99.
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powellpt.jpg (43631 bytes) Powell Point
This is where the Grand Island ferry departs.  Picture taken 08/22/99.

Grand Island Ferry
Picture taken 08/22/99.
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upfair5.jpg (55882 bytes) Good Times!
We enjoyed a perfect day at the U.P. State Fair!  Picture taken 08/18/99.

Steam Engine
This old steam engine powers a large saw used to demonstrate the way trees used to be milled.  Picture taken 08/18/99.
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upfair1.jpg (75122 bytes) Pile O' Pigs
I found this sleeping pile of pigs at the U.P. State Fair.  Picture taken 08/18/99.

Ride at the U.P. State Fair
Picture taken 08/18/99.
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upfair3.jpg (57167 bytes) New Calf
This calf is only four days old.  Picture taken 08/18/99.

Brand New Lamb
This lamb (and his sleeping twin) were born just an hour before this photo was taken.  Picture taken 08/18/99.
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playgrn1.jpg (77764 bytes) Dana's Playground
The playground has seen a lot of action this summer!
Picture taken 08/13/99.
The Campfire Gang
The nightly campfire is a great place to meet other guests and enjoy conversation.  
Picture taken 07/19/99.
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limeherb.jpg (54729 bytes) The Limestone Herb Company
This picturesque herb farm is located on M67 between Chatham and Trenary.  Picture taken 07/11/99.

Holmquist Feed Mill
A great small town feed mill that  provides exceptional customer service.  Located in Trenary.
Picture taken 07/11/99.
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pacifich.jpg (44115 bytes) The Pacific Hotel
Located in Chatham, this historic 1800's hotel is now a restaurant.
Picture taken 07/11/99.

The Valley Spur Bike Route
Picture taken 07/13/99.
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superset.jpg (29484 bytes) Superior Sunset
This picture was taken at the Scenic Overlook at Au Train Bay, Lake Superior.  Picture taken 07/05/99.
The "Fort"
Picture taken 07/06/99.
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evening1.jpg (68613 bytes) Evening at Dana's
This is a view of the "office" and rec center.  They playground is on the right.  Picture taken 07/06/99.
One of Dana's Lillies
Picture taken 07/06/99.
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facerock.jpg (83636 bytes) Face in the Rock - Au Train
This is the worn remains of a face carved into a Lake Superior cliff by a French Trapper in 1820.  Located near the Village of Au Train.
Picture taken 07/06/99.

4th of July Fireworks - Munising
Picture taken 07/06/99.
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firewrk2.jpg (39935 bytes) 4th of July Fireworks - Munising
Picture taken 07/06/99.
4th of July Fireworks - Munising
Picture taken 07/06/99.
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firewrk4.jpg (31782 bytes) 4th of July Fireworks - Munising
Picture taken 07/06/99.
4th of July Parade - Munising
They still do it the old fashioned way. People in the parade hand out candy to the kids as they make their way along the parade route.  
Picture taken 07/04/99.
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munpar1.jpg (54402 bytes) 4th of July Parade - Munising
Picture taken 07/04/99.
4th of July Parade - Munising
The Knights of Columbus.
Picture taken 07/04/99.

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munpar2.jpg (67542 bytes) 4th of July Parade - Munising
Picture taken 07/04/99.
4th of July Parade - Munising
Picture taken 07/04/99.
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autbrdg1.jpg (49715 bytes) Au Train Bridge
Local daredevils leap from the bridge into the Au Train River.
Picture taken 07/04/99.

Au Train Beach
Just 2.8 miles from Dana's Lakeside Resort.  This is where the Au Train River flows into Lake Superior.
Picture taken 07/04/99.
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autbrdg3.jpg (35589 bytes) Au Train Bridge
Jumping off backwards!
Picture taken 07/04/99.

Au Train Falls
Five miles south of Dana's Lakeside Resort on H03 (Forest Lake Road) Picture taken 07/02/99.
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atfalls2.jpg (73142 bytes) Au Train Falls
Located on H03 (Forest Lake Road) about 5 miles south of Dana's Lakeside Resort.  
Picture taken 07/02/99.

Jilbert's Dairy
Excellent ice cream shop!
Picture taken 06/21/99.
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ojibway2.jpg (28965 bytes) Ojibway Casino
Located on M28 near Harvey.
Picture taken 06/21/99.

Old Bank Building
Washington St. Downtown Marquette.  Picture taken 06/21/99.
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gokarts.jpg (38184 bytes) Gokarts at Moose Tracks
You can drive these at Moose Tracks fun spot across from Menards in Marquette.  Picture taken 06/21/99.
Nice Mess of Perch
Picture taken 06/21/99.
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seaplane.jpg (49224 bytes) Seaplane at Dana's Beach
The pilot was on his way to Marquette when he ran low on fuel and landed on Au Train Lake!  He filled his tank and took off a little while later!   Picture taken 06/14/99.
Dock O' Lunds
Picture taken 06/13/99.
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paddlebo.jpg (46265 bytes) Dana's Pedal Boat
The kids really like cruising in the pedal boat.  Picture taken 06/08/99.
Dana's Snapping Turtle
This is the second year this turtle has made her way to Dana's to lay her eggs.   Picture taken 06/10/99.
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airhock.jpg (48514 bytes) Air Hockey!
The air hockey game really gets a workout!  Picture taken 06/08/99.
East Channel, Munising Bay
Picture taken 06/04/99.
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OVERLK2.JPG (37391 bytes) View of Grand Island
Picture taken 06/04/99.
Rock River
A quaint old mill to the west of Au Train.  Picture taken 06/03/99.
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OREDOCK1.JPG (43389 bytes) Iron Ore Dock, Marquette
This dock was last used in the early 70's and is scheduled for demolition this summer.  Picture taken 06/03/99.
Iron Ore Dock, Marquette
Picture taken 06/03/99.
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cabin5v2.jpg (63575 bytes) Sunny View
A particularly fine day.
Picture taken 06/03/99.

New Lund Boats!
Picture taken 05/27/99.
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newboat2.jpg (25856 bytes) New Boats!
Picture taken 05/27/99.
Au Train Lake
This photo was taken from the northwest corner of the lake looking to the east.   Picture taken 05/26/99.
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superio1.jpg (13590 bytes) Au Train Bay, Lake Superior
This fantastic  sand beach is on M28 at the blinking yellow light at the
Au Train intersection.  Picture taken 05/26/99.

Friends and Food
This Au Train restaurant serves great food!  Picture taken 05/26/99.
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autpofc.jpg (27314 bytes) Au Train Post Office
This building is shared by Peoples Bank and the U.S. Post Office.  Picture taken 05/26/99.
Au Train Lake
This is a view to the south taken from the northeast corner of the lake.   Picture taken 05/26/99.
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supeio2.jpg (17478 bytes) Au Train Bay, Lake Superior
Picture taken 05/26/99.
Au Train Grocery
This is one of Au Train's two small grocery stores.
Picture taken 05/26/99.
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kewadin.jpg (23235 bytes) Kewadin Casino
The casino is about 8 miles to the east of Au Train in Christmas, MI. Picture taken 05/26/99.
Cabin 6
This photo shows Cabin 6 with one of our new swings looking out over
Au Train Lake.
Picture taken 05/22/99.
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campfir1.jpg (27646 bytes) Campfire Ring
Here's a closer shot of the campfire ring.  There will be many marshmallows toasted here this summer!  Picture taken 05/22/99.
Nice View
Some of our new Lake Superior sand is in the foreground.  You can also see the campfire ring with the chairs circling it.  You can also see our dock with some of the soon-to-be-retired pink fishing boats.
Picture taken 05/22/99.
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cabin6v2.jpg (29965 bytes) Cabin 6
A nice photo of cabin 6.  You probably can't tell how proud we are of the new swings!
Picture taken 05/22/99.

Cabin 5
This photo shows off a couple of our new hand-crafted cedar swings. 
Picture taken 05/22/99.
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homeofc1.jpg (35630 bytes) The Home/Office
Believe it or not, we spent last winter in this cottage!   You can see the playground "fort" in the foreground.
Picture taken 05/22/99.

Cabin 8 View of the Lake
Cabin 8 has a secluded, private feeling with an excellent view of the lake.  Picture taken 05/22/99.
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lillyofv.jpg (33185 bytes) Lilly of the Valley
We have a very large group of these flowers surrounding one of our largest maple trees.
Picture taken 05/22/99.

First Big Walleye of 1999
Wayne Louden brought in the first big Walleye of the 1999 season.  Picture taken 05/15/99.
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birch1.jpg (35899 bytes) Trees Along the Driveway
The birch trees are finally getting leaves, it's really starting to look more like Summer now!
Picture taken 05/16/99.

Retired Fleet
The pink fiberglass boats, long a trademark of Dana's, will be retired the second the new Lund fishing boats arrive!  Picture taken 05/16/99.
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dock2.jpg (22347 bytes) New Hewitt Dock Sections
My sons are standing on the new sections of Hewitt Dock we purchased this Spring.  We plan to replace the rest of the dock later this year. Picture taken 05/16/99.
The Dock is Out!
My brother Kent helped us get the dock out this year.  One of the old pink boats is in the foreground.
Picture taken 05/16/99.
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fishhse2.jpg (28624 bytes) Fish Cleaning House Update
Long-time guests Wayne and Diane Louden brought a new counter top, new sink, faucet and provided lots of hard work.  It's a great place to clean fish!  Picture taken 05/15/99.
Our New Sign!!
My brother Kent, my parents Kedric and Sue, Kaeleigh and the rest of us painted, sawed, assembled and hoisted this new sign!  The letters are from the original sign.
Picture taken 05/15/99.
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parklot.jpg (35082 bytes) New Parking Lot
Overcrowded parking near cabins has been a problem since we purchased the resort.  This new parking lot should relieve congestion around the cabins!  Picture taken 05/12/99.
The Boats are In!
The Pictured Rocks Cruise boats are in the water. 
Picture taken 05/05/99.
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bayshor3.jpg (22841 bytes) Bayshore Marina is in business!
Picture taken 05/05/99.
The Information Center
Hiawatha National Forest and Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore Information Center.
Picture taken 05/05/99.
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mpostofc.jpg (19090 bytes) Munising Post Office
Picture taken 05/05/99.
Ben Franklin
Picture taken 05/05/99.
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madigans.jpg (20497 bytes) Madigan's Hardware
Picture taken 05/05/99.
Gift Station
Picture taken 05/05/99.
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northco.jpg (17550 bytes) North Country Bank
Picture taken 05/05/99.

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