The captain of the Keweenaw Star directs the crew as we cast off for the tour around the Keweenaw Peninsula for the Lighthouse Tour.
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The Lightyhouse Tour started at the Keweenaw Star's home office in downtown Houghton on the Portage Canal. In the background you get a sight of the Houghton-Hancock Portage Lift Bridge.
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Leaving the dock via Portage Canal to the South Entry of Portage Lake, we pass by Michigan Technological University.
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Passing more MTU buildings.
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Finally we pass the last of the MTU buildings.
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Out onto Portage Lake.
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The Sturgeon Wetlands are special and protected. The Wetlands provide haven for eagles, cranes, geese, duck and numerous other animals.
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passing by mama and baby geese near the Sturgeon River Wetlands
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Added treat to a great tour!
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Until the year 1906, this old recreational area was known as "The Entry," but early in 1907 was renamed "White City." These building are part of the reminder of the old days.
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New light today at the South Entry to Portage Lake in Keweenaw Bay.
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Area at South Entry now known at White City.
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Recreation area at White City
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Keweenaw Lower Entry Light
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The beginning of the Jacobsville Sandstone Cliffs just outside the South Entry and the Portage River Light
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Keweenaw Lower Entry Light of known as the South Entry Light
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South Entry Light
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South Entry Light and breakwall
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South Entry Light
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A view of the Huron Mts from the South Entry Light in Keweenaw Bay
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South Entry Light and to the right the White City beautiful beach and recreation area.
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South Entry Light
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South Entry Light
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Portage River Range Light or the Jacobsville Lighthouse
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