• Wednesday-What'sUP September 25 - 07:29 pm

Recently, Melanie Hakala Rossi found herself in the peace and quiet (except for the sounds of Superior) out on the tip of the Keweenaw. You might think that there isn't much to see out there, since it has not been developed and is at the end of a pretty rough road. But if you've never been out there, you're missing a lot.

Melanie's photos here today, illustrate that quite well. First there's Gull Rock Lighthouse, located out on the south side of Manitou Island. She's even pretty, in a haunting kind of way, when surrounded by fog.

The next shot is one of the views you'll get as leave the "beaten path" (M-26) behind. Spectacular! I can only imagine what this spot will look like when the leaves are in full fall colors.

On a windy day, you get treated to some rolling waves out there. Just look at the clarity of the water as it rolls along. The very edge of the curl, looks almost like it's bordered in crystals.

Melanie's last shot, is one of the main reasons she likes to go out there on the tip. Agate hunting is at its best on Superior's shoreline here, since it is a 'road less traveled' and the way in and out is quite rough in spots. That sure is a great collection of Lake Superior agates, Melanie's reward for 4 hours spent rock hounding at High Rock Bay.

Yesterday was our anniversary. Forty seven years. My how time flies.

Good Morning everyone. Happy Belated Anniversary, Mikie and Precious.:-)

Wonderful pictures. I wish I were there. The wave picture is cool.

The High Rock Bay sign looks like UC's handwriting. :-)

Belated Congrats to Mike and Precious on their 47th anniversary.

What a splendid start to the day seeing Melanie Hakala Rossi's
pictures of High Rock Bay.

FANTASTIC photos, and boy...that IS a rough road
(WAY back when...a friend drove out there in a 4
wheel drive pickup, and it took 45 mins to go 13-
14
miles)....but getting out to High Rock is a must!

Beautiful shots Mel!

...and Happy 47th, Mikie! Time does fly (when you’re having fun) :-)

Congratulations, Mikie, hope you and your Precious wife had a wonderful day.

Forgot to comment on Melanie's photos ~ I love the wave and the agates. Beautiful!

Will blame it on my malfunctioning computer.:(

Congratulations Mr & Mrs Mikie! God Bless!

Really nice pix, I needed that today, sure would love to be 4 wheelin out there and taking in one of my favorite spots in the world! Thanks for sharing those Ms. Melanie!

Mikie, Congrats to you and the Mrs.! Hope you lived it U.P. on your special day!

The photos today are STUNNING! I so enjoyed each one!

How long has that sign been out there? Don't recall seeing that, always verified the turn off by the odometer. Alex...too nice of a sign to be my handwriting! lol

One day late but Happy Anniversary,Mikie and Precious.
The pictures today are great!

Great pictures.