Lake Michigan

October 18, 2025 -- Michigan is bordered by four of the five Great Lakes. Lake Michigan was the first Great Lake Ty and I encountered when we traveled to Michigan's Upper Peninsula. After crossing the Mackinaw Bridge, I drove Route 2 along the coast of the lake. We made several stops along the way before heading north towards Munising. I had a 3:30 pm boat trip scheduled to see Pictured Rocks.

Ty and I on the shore of Lake Michigan

Beach vegetation

Playing in the water

Fall foliage

Lake Michigan Beachfront

Lake Michigan is the only Great Lake located entirely within the US. It is the third largest Great Lake by area, but second largest by depth and water volume. Ty enjoyed playing in the surf and biting at the water. He got pretty wet. It was his first Great Lake to experience. There were two more to come. We also enjoyed the fall foliage, which was peaking. The combination of the lakeshore and colorful trees was a site to behold. 

Northernmost Point

Headed for the beach

Changing colors

October

On the first day of our visit to the Upper Peninsula, there was a nationwide "No Kings" protest. The authoritarian policies and corruption of the Trump Administration were the reason for the protests. I agreed with the protests and did my little part.

No Kings 

Wet from chasing waves.