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A scenic and peaceful area in the present, Whitefish Point holds quite a bit of tragic history. 30 years ago next month will mark the anniversary of the tragic wreck of the steel freighter the Edmund Fitzgerald. Just 17 miles northeast of Whitefish Point is the official grave site of the 29 crewmen who lost their lives in one of the most widely known shipwrecks of our time, buried under 535 ft. of water at the bottom of Lake Superior.
It is here you will find the Shipwreck Museum, a quiet and solemn historical site for some of the many ships that were sunken in the storms of Lake Superior, or "GitcheeGoomie" as they called it. It is here you will find the original bell from the Edmund Fitzgerald, which was pulled up by divers 10 years ago and replaced with a replica, inscribed with all 29 crewmen's names, and used to toll at a formal funeral and mark the crew members' official gravesite at the bottom of the Lake. You will also find gift shops, a light house and several old homes with original furniture dating back to famous sea captain's belongings.
Written Oct 7, 2005
Website: www.shipwreckmuseum.com
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The falls are conveniently located 10 miles west of Paradise, MI, and the state park is right off the main highway. Although the lower falls are fairly distant from the lookout points when you enter the park, for $2 per person, you can rent a row boat and take it to the other side of the river for close up, breathtaking views of the falls. You may also walk the horseshoe-shaped trail through the vicinity of the lower falls to get an all-around view and stop for photos at the several lookout points.
The upper falls are not as large, however rowboats are not provided as the current in this area is much stronger than that of the lower falls. You get a view across the river after following a short trail from the parking lot. If you choose, you may descend 94 stairs to a lookout point which takes you right over the falls, so close you can feel the mist.
A $6 daily parking pass will get you into both the upper and lower falls parks, or you may also get an annual park pass which enables you to enter all Michigan State Parks for a year.
Written Oct 7, 2005
Website: http://www.exploringthenorth.com/tahqua/tahqua.html
Tahquamenon Falls, located in the state park bearing its name, is quite a sight. Its about 50 feet high and 200 feet wide. The park itself is nearly 40,000 acres offering a variety of recreational opportunities. Park is open daily, 24 hours. Admission $4 per car.
Written Jun 8, 2005
Phone: 906 492-3415
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Paradise Inn: A little bit of home
HotRodEtte Says: This was a nice hotel, centrally located in the small town of Paradise along its main drag. This was a comfortable, firendly and inexpensive inn, with a great restaurant only a few blocks south. Unfortunately, I cannot remember the name of the restaurant, but it was next to...
The best restaurant in Paradise is the Fish House. It's not fancy, but the fish is fresh and absolutely delicious!
This is family owned and operated. Fresh fish is an absolute must. You won't be dissapointed.
Favorite Dish: battered whitefish
Written Oct 5, 2002
Favorite thing: camp 33, and the falls the winter is the best time to see them.
Fondest memory: my best memory is staying at Crisp Point Lighthouse,and what I miss the most is the Beauty and the sounds and the great people like the ross'
Written Oct 4, 2002
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Paradise is a small country town just off the eastern coast of Lake Superior. There isn't much to the town itself, but only 10 miles away you will find the lovely Tahquamenon Falls and Whitefish...
Paradise is definitely paradise on earth. The best thing about paradise is simply sitting on the beach and looking at the beautiful, blue water. It's quite peaceful and I strongly suggest for those......
We stopped there for fifteen minutes. We needed postage for postcards to europe. (70 cents US) They were closed, but the lady opened up the post office and let up buy 30 stamps. She even helped us...
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Love it up there, I work at Crisp Point in the summer and snowmobile there in the winter. For the best place to get fish go to the Penguin, just as you come into Paradise on the left. for the best...
You could drive through Paradise and if you blink you'll miss it. Population around 300, it's VERY small, but the surrounding area has much to offer in the way of nature trails, snowmobiling,...
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