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This episode of Michigan Moments looks back at Escanaba, Michigan during the years 1890 to 1940, when iron ore, lumber, railroads, and commercial fishing shaped daily life along Little Bay de Noc. Using rare historical photographs, the video traces how Escanaba grew into one of the most important iron ore shipping ports on the Great Lakes. Viewers will see the rise of massive wooden ore docks, including the dramatic 1909 collapse of Ore Dock No. 5, and how the town rebuilt and continued shipping
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This episode of Michigan Moments looks back at Escanaba, Michigan during the years 1890 to 1940, when iron ore, lumber, railroads, and commercial fishing shaped daily life along Little Bay de Noc. Using rare historical photographs, the video traces how Escanaba grew into one of the most important iron ore shipping ports on the Great Lakes. Viewers will see the rise of massive wooden ore docks, including the dramatic 1909 collapse of Ore Dock No. 5, and how the town rebuilt and continued shipping
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Explore this time capsule of limestone cliffs, millennium-old trees and iron smelting history Visit Escanaba Blog ⬇ VisitEscanaba.com/blog/fayette-blog/fayette-blog | Visit Escanaba
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Explore this time capsule of limestone cliffs, millennium-old trees and iron smelting history Visit Escanaba Blog ⬇ VisitEscanaba.com/blog/fayette-blog/fayette-blog | Visit Escanaba
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Michigan teacher, student unearth history of Escanaba man killed during D-Day invasion
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Michigan teacher, student unearth history of Escanaba man killed during D-Day invasion
Jun 5, 2024
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Escanaba sank 75 years ago today
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Escanaba sank 75 years ago today
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Step into history at the Bungalow Tavern, Delta County's oldest operating tavern! Join us as we chat with Travis and Hailey in Gladstone to discover the fascinating backstory of this iconic spot and sample some of their signature dishes. Explore visitescanaba.com to plan your trip! | Visit Escanaba
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Step into history at the Bungalow Tavern, Delta County's oldest operating tavern! Join us as we chat with Travis and Hailey in Gladstone to discover the fascinating backstory of this iconic spot and sample some of their signature dishes. Explore visitescanaba.com to plan your trip! | Visit Escanaba
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Proposal to transform Escanaba Mill, retain 1,200 jobs gets first green light
Dec 13, 2022
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Ludington St Street Escanaba, Michigan time-lapse drive 🚗 From the shores of Lake Michigan, heading up historic Ludington Street toward M-35. This stretch of road is pure Escanaba history — and possibly the longest downtown in Michigan?? 🤔🤔 Either way, sit back and enjoy the ride through one of the UP’s classic main streets. #Escanaba #LudingtonStreet #UpperPeninsula #PureMichigan #TimeLapseDrive #HistoricDowntown #LakeMichigan #UPNorth #MichiganLife #RoadTripVibes #SmallTownAmerica #fblifest
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Peninsula Point Lighthouse: Congress appropriated funds for the building of a lighthouse on the Stonington Peninsula on July 20, 1864. This marked the beginning of an era of lighthouse history that well over a hundred years later can still fuel the fires of imagination. Wooden sailing ships needed navigational help to keep their hulls from being torn open on the treacherous shoals of the channels leading to safety at the docks of Escanaba, Gladstone, Fayette and Nahma. There were busy ports tran
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Escanaba replaces lead service pipes
Jan 19, 2024
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📜✨ Step back in time at Fayette Historic State Park on the Garden Peninsula! This beautifully preserved historic structure is just one of the many gems waiting to be explored. Discover the rich history and stunning scenery of this unique destination. 🌲🏛️ Plan your visit and immerse yourself in the stories of the past. #VisitEscanaba #FayetteHistoricStatePark #GardenPeninsula #PureMichigan #HistoricGetaway #ExploreMichigan #TravelBackInTime | Visit Escanaba
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Take in the views from one of Delta County’s most scenic spots — Peninsula Point Lighthouse on the Stonington Peninsula. 🌊🌲 Watch the beauty unfold and see why this historic landmark is a must-visit along the southern shores of Michigan’s Upper Peninsula. Discover Delta County's rich history and coastal charm through its enduring lighthouses: https://visitescanaba.com/things-to-see-and-do/history-and-culture/lighthouses | Visit Escanaba
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Whether you’re coming for a stroll🚶‍♀️, to run around with your four-legged friends🐶, swim🏊‍♀️, learn about area history🏫 or enjoy some outdoor music or movies🎼🎥, you won’t be bored spending time⏳ at Ludington Park🌳 in Escanaba 🌅 Latest blog: Ludington Park 👇 https://www.visitescanaba.com/blog/ludington-park-blog/ludington-park-blog | Visit Escanaba
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The Big Freeze Winter Festival is coming to the Bays de Noc February 17-18, 2023! www.thebigfreezeup.com The weekend kicks off Friday with Fire & Ice Night 🔥🧊 This fundraiser event supports the Delta County Search & Rescue Team and will be held at the U.P. State Fairgrounds, Ruth Butler Building, on Friday, February 17th, 2023, from 5:00-8:00PM (EST). There will be a chili cook-off, LIVE ice carving performance by Food Network's Randy Finch, music, 50/50 raffle, silent auction, and more! The 2
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Step into a storybook setting on the Garden Peninsula. 📍 Fayette Historic State Park is where stunning natural beauty meets preserved 19th-century history — with dramatic limestone cliffs, emerald waters, and the quiet charm of a once-bustling iron smelting town. Whether you're hiking along the bluffs, launching a kayak into the bay, or simply soaking in the views, Fayette is one of the Upper Peninsula’s most unforgettable stops. Planning your summer vacation? Don’t miss this hidden gem on the
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Escanaba finds Ludington Street’s water main is from the 1910s
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Add Fayette Historic State Park to your Upper Peninsula travel plans this summer and go back in time. Read more about the history of Fayette, Michigan in our recent blog ⬇️⬇️ VisitEscanaba.com/blog/the-history-of-an-iron-smelting-town | Visit Escanaba
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Welcome to the Jack’s family. Jack's Restaurant Rapid River Michigan has a long history in Delta County and has been a constant over decades of change in this small community. While you will find the classics that have been on the menu for generations, they are trying some new things as well that you might be interested in. Local tip: Make sure you try the homemade bread🍞 Find places to stay and more things to do in Delta County at VisitEscanaba.com | Visit Escanaba
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🌤️ Now’s the perfect time to explore Fayette Historic Townsite and the stunning Garden Peninsula! The weather is just right. Whether you're into history, hiking, or simply soaking in the beauty, this is the ideal moment to experience it all. 🌿 Don't wait—plan your visit to Delta County today at VisitEscanaba.com! ⬇️ | Visit Escanaba
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📍Little Bay de Noc This bay opens into Lake Michigan's Green Bay. The cities of Escanaba and Gladstone sit on the western shores of Little Bay de Noc. The Stonington Peninsula provides the eastern side of the bay. This sheltered body of water is the perfect environment for sailing, fishing, jet skiing, and more. Find more information and places to stay at VisitEscanaba.com | Visit Escanaba
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📍Sand Point Lighthouse Built in 1867 the Sand Point Lighthouse sits at the end of Ludington Street and across from the Escanaba Municipal Marina. This historical Michigan lighthouse is fully restored, furnished, and complete with a Fresnel fourth class lens. Sand Point Lighthouse served mariners continuously from 1868 until 1939, except for a short time in 1886 when it was put out of commission by a severe fire that damaged the structure. The fire cost the life of Mary Terry, one of the first w
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Climb the tower of the Sand Point Lighthouse and see a beautiful panoramic view of Ludington Park and downtown Escanaba. This historical Michigan lighthouse is fully restored, furnished, and is complete with a Fresnel fourth class lens still residing at the top of the tower. Mary Terry was one of the first women lighthouse keepers on the Great Lakes and would feel right at home in the fully furnished and restored light house if she visited today. Find out more about the Sand Point Lighthouse and
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Sand Point Lighthouse opens for summer in Escanaba
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A great ending to the Escanaba Christmas Parade. Welcome Santa and Mrs Claus! | Downtown Escanaba
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Coming soon to the Bays de Noc! Find places to stay and things to do this winter in the heart of the Upper Peninsula at VisitEscanaba.com | Visit Escanaba
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Summer is breathtaking and exhilarating in the Upper Peninsula. Go outside and enjoy our summer favorites — swimming in Big and Little Bays de Noc, hiking through whisper-quiet woods among songbirds, swooping down trails while biking or getting wind in your hair while tubing or jet-skiing the freshwater. Ride miles of picturesque ORV trails with your family or friends, then devour locally sourced farmers market finds and scoops of ice cream with sprinkles. Spend hours with your bait and tackle o
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Snow is starting to fall in the U.P. and we are looking forward to getting out and experiencing all the adventures winter has to offer. Here is a look back at the 14th Annual Rapid River Relic Ride and some history from antique snowmobile enthusiast Roger Jarema. Rapid River Relic Riders | Visit Escanaba
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🦋Delta County becomes Michigan’s butterfly capital in late summer and early fall when thousands of stately Monarch butterflies visit the county’s unique geography. This is one of the few places in North America where you can be lucky enough to view Monarchs migrating in large numbers like this. Check out our video below to see the monarch migration in action!🦋🦋🦋 Visit our website to find out more ⬇️⬇️ VisitEscanaba.com/things-to-see-and-do/experience-nature/monarch-butterfly-migration/ | Vis
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