Sunshine returned in time for the weekend.  As we sit in line at the lift bridge, here's the view toward the Houghton side.  The big picture shows a bit of US 41 curving up toward the Copper Country Mall.

...and a few cars on their way to see the latest Star Wars movie

Guess it's too soon for that picnic we promised at the Esrey roadside park (see 5/19).  It has been a wet week here in the Copper Country.

love the way it smells after a spring rain...

The second lighthouse we've glimpsed this week... with a unique waterside perspective here in Eagle Harbor.  Better head for shore... thunderstorms are moving in to the U.P.

PastyCam guest shot from Keweenaw Video
© 1999 Keweenaw Video Productions

Quite overcast early this morning at Esrey Park (N.E. of Eagle Harbor on M-26), Pasty Cam's flash went off here in the covered shelter.

The Big Picture takes you there in natural light.  Let's come back Friday for a picnic.

This driver isn't waiting for his truck to change colors... He's stopped at our newest traffic light. Just north of Phoenix, the light temporarily sorts out our heavy 8^) traffic caused by US-41 bridge repairs.

Northern-most stoplight in the U.P.!   See the Big Picture for a better view.
 

Early drizzle has given way to a midday haze.  Perfect conditions for a leisurely cruise down Five Mile Point road.

Armed with axe and grapling hook, this rugged lumberjack is a silent time traveler, a reminder of former days here in the north woods.  Can you name the town where this memorial stands?

Dozens answered, here was the first correct:
"The Pioneer Park on main street in Dollar Bay" - Margaret (Stetter) Francis