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Addergoole's Titanic Salmon, A Young Child's Modern Fable Lahardane
One cold March evening in 2014 Paul Nolan, Chairman of the Addergoole Titanic Society in North West Mayo, told a strange and captivating story as we were standing in the street of Lahardane Village, the main village in the parish of Addergoole; the parish with the largest proportionate loss in the world when RMS Titanic, the largest and most luxurious passenger ship, sank with a huge loss of life, on its maiden voyage on 15th April 1912 after hitting an iceberg some four hours previously.
What happened in this historic tragic event; the world’s largest moveable object met the world’s largest tin opener, the tin opener won. There were 2,201 crew and passengers, but only 690 were saved.
Now Read Paul's Titanic fable and most of all enjoy it!
Jean Nicolet was the first European to discover Mackinaw Island in 1634. The Native Americans named the island Michilimackinaw, meaning "Land of the Great Turtle", due to its shape. For over 150 years, French fur traders traded beaver, muskrat, otter, and fox pelts trapped by Native Americans on the island. Mackinaw Island is located in Lake Huron between Michigan's upper and lower peninsulas and has an area of 3.8 square miles.
The hikers spent 8 days hiking on the Appalachian Trail from Springer Mountain, GA to Winding Stair Gap in NC, covering a total of 107.7 miles. On the first day they got lost, violating rules #2 and #3. They encountered rain, snakes, and other hikers along the way. Highlights included views from Blood Mountain and Albert Mountain Fire Tower. Morale dipped when their gear got wet but was boosted by a hot shower and meal at the Top of Georgia Hostel. They met many other hikers and finished feeling happy to be done yet sad to part ways.
Very Cool Michigan High Adventures 05 (Scouts)Steve Lagreca
Exciting, adventurous campouts for Michigan Scouts, Venturers, and those who enjoy the outdoors.
- Michigan's Tri-county area
- Within a (long) day’s drive
Includes descriptions, photos, areas of interest, and patches.
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2. Grand Canyon in Arizona, distinguished by its layered bands of red rock spanning 277 miles.
3. Glacier National Park in Montana, containing over 700 miles of hiking trails through glacier-carved peaks and valleys.
4. Yellowstone National Park in Wyoming and Idaho, featuring geysers, hot springs, and dramatic landscapes formed by volcanic activity.
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- Over the course of their trip they experienced varied fishing success, catching several walleye and smaller brook trout but no trophies initially. Scenic highlights included wildlife sightings.
- On their final day, lodge staff took them on a long boat and portage journey to a remote waterfall area called "God's Ice Box" known to hold large brook trout
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- The next day, they ride Highway 101 along the Oregon coast, passing through towns like Tillamook and Newport before stopping for the night.
- Continuing south along Highway 101 into Northern California, they experience dense fog and massive redwood trees in the state parks, before ending their trip in San Francisco.
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This document provides a detailed itinerary for a 31 day, 7,551 mile road trip across the United States through 12 states from May 20 to June 21, 1995. The trip highlights include touring architectural sites designed by Frank Lloyd Wright, seeing the Gateway Arch in St. Louis, attractions in Branson, Missouri, touring the Grand Canyon and Hearst Castle in California, national parks in Wyoming including Grand Teton and Yellowstone, and cultural sites such as Mount Rushmore. Daily log entries describe sights seen and experiences at campgrounds along the route.
The document is a collection of diary entries from a trip to the Grand Canyon. It describes experiences hiking trails, attending talks about the canyon's geology, wildlife like condors and owls, and other activities. Key points covered include the canyon's colorful rock layers dating back billions of years, the role of the Colorado River in carving the canyon, and conservation efforts that helped increase the condor population from just 22 birds.
The document provides an overview of a geography lesson plan that will examine how physical geography can shape culture. It outlines the objectives to locate major landforms and cities on a world map and have students complete group research on how a physical landform has impacted culture. It also assigns individual homework for students to present their findings as posters.
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1. Yosemite National Park in California, known for its giant sequoia trees and scenic views.
2. Grand Canyon in Arizona, distinguished by its layered bands of red rock spanning 277 miles.
3. Glacier National Park in Montana, containing over 700 miles of hiking trails through glacier-carved peaks and valleys.
4. Yellowstone National Park in Wyoming and Idaho, featuring geysers, hot springs, and dramatic landscapes formed by volcanic activity.
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- Over the course of their trip they experienced varied fishing success, catching several walleye and smaller brook trout but no trophies initially. Scenic highlights included wildlife sightings.
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- The next day, they ride Highway 101 along the Oregon coast, passing through towns like Tillamook and Newport before stopping for the night.
- Continuing south along Highway 101 into Northern California, they experience dense fog and massive redwood trees in the state parks, before ending their trip in San Francisco.
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Seven Wonders of Michigan
1. The Seven Wonders of
Michigan
Follow me on my journey as I visit each Wonder
2.
3. Introduction
We are packed and ready to go. We are
leaving Almont and driving to the Airport
in Flint. We are going to take a flight from
there and go to Marquette. Our flight is
10 hours long and is $246! When we get
to Marquette, we will rent a car and go to
our first Wonder which is…….
5. Did You Know?
Huron- The Longest Shoreline of all The Lakes
Ontario- The Shortest in Area, but has 4 times as much
water as Lake Erie
Michigan-The Only Great Lake Completely Inside The US.
Erie- The Water Replaces Itself in 2.6 Years
Superior- Has Enough Water to Cover North and South
America in 1 foot of Water!!
6. It’s a True Wonder Because…..
• In Genesis, it says that the Ice Age was real. That’s
how the Great Lakes were formed, by ice.
• Of the Beauty that God has Made
• There is nothing else like them on Earth
• They are the biggest Fresh Water Lake System on
Earth
• Lake Superior is the Biggest Freshwater Lake in the
World!!
7. We Are Done Seeing the Great Lakes
We are done seeing the Great Lakes. I hope you enjoyed them. We are
now checking out of our Hotel and heading 121 miles to our next
Wonder. Get ready to camp for the night. That Wonder is….
9. Did you Know?
• Tahquamenon Falls is sometimes referred to as “The Root Bear Falls”
• The Upper Falls have a drop of 50 feet and stretches across and 50,000
gallons of water drop per second!
• The Upper Falls are also one of the Biggest Falls East of the Mississippi River?
• You have to climb up 112 steps just to reach the top of the Upper Falls?
• The Upper Falls are the Biggest Falls in Michigan?
• There are 52,000 acres of woodlands surrounding the Park?
• There are several Bald Eagles in the Park?
• The Falls Flow Into Whitefish Bay?
10. Its a True Wonder Because…
• They are The Biggest Water Falls in Michigan
• They are one of The Biggest Water Falls East of the
Mississippi
• They have beautiful views
• Thousands of people visit them each year
11. We Are Done Visiting Tahquamenon Falls
We are done seeing the Root Beer Falls. I hope you
enjoyed the falls as well as I did. We are now
getting back in our car and drive to our last Wonder
in the UP. It is 60 miles away and that’s an hour and
a half. Get your hiking boots on and prepare to get
wet because we are going to……
13. Did you Know?
• Pictured Rocks is 30 miles long? It runs along the shoreline of Lake
Superior
• Not Only does the Park have these Beautiful Cliffs, but it also has the very
historic and important Au Sable Light Station! It is 106 years old!!
• Pictured Rocks is Part of the Historic Hiawatha Forest?
• The cliffs are Mineral Stained Sandstone?
• There are 111 miles of trails going around the Rocks?
• The Cliffs Rise Over 200 Feet Above the Water!!??
14. It is a True Wonder Because…….
• Something so Magnificent could NOT Happen Overnight, nor over
Several Years
• Only God Could Create Something so Unique
• Of How Large The Lakeshore is and How Tall The Cliffs Are
• Of Its Beauty
• Of The Natural Stones and Caverns
15. We Are Finished Viewing Pictured Rocks
Did you have fun on the trails? What about the boat tour? Get ready
to fly again. We are driving back to Marquette to get on a flight to St.
Ignace. We will buy a new car there! Our ticket is $572! It is a three-
hour flight. Finally, we just landed and bought a new car!! We bought
a Chevy Silverado for $40,000!! Yes, we did get a car loan. Now, let’s
get going to our next Wonder. I hope you aren’t afraid of heights. Its
less than a mile away. Our next Wonder is………
17. Did You Know?
• The Bridge Opened On November 1,1957?
• The Bridge Took 48 Months(3 years,3 Months) To Build!!
• Over 3500 Workers Worked on The Bridge
• The Bridge is Sometimes Called The “Mighty Mack?
• It is 5 Miles Long?
• It Also is the Longest Suspension Bridge In The Western Hemisphere!!??
• The Main Cables Are Made From 42,000 Feet Of Wire!!??
• The Towers are 554 Feet Above the Water and Over 210 Feet BELOW The Bed
Rock?
• It Weighs 1,024,500 tons?
• 931,000 tons of concrete were Used To Complete The Bridge!!
• 89,000 blueprints and structural drawings were Used!!!
18. It’s a True Wonder Because…..
• It Is The Longest Suspension Bridge In the Western Hemisphere
and The Fifth Longest In The World
• It Is One Of Greatest Engineering Marvels In The World
• Without It, You Would Have To Take A Ferry Just To Go To The UP
• The Bridge Links Lake Michigan and Lake Huron, Along with The
Lower And Upper Peninsulas
19. We Are Done Driving Over The Mighty Mack
Did you enjoy the beautiful views or were you scared of the
height? Don’t worry, its safe. Now that we are off of the bridge,
we are going to stay the night at Hamilton. In the morning, we
will get on a ferry and go onto our next Wonder. You probably
know what it is. It is……..
21. Did You Know?
• The Island ls Home To The Historic Fort Michilimackinac
• People in 1766 Thought The Could Paddle A Canoe From The Island To The Pacific
Ocean?
• The British Was Once In Control Of the Island?
• The Island is Home To The World Famous Grand Hotels who has the longest Porch In
The World!!
• No Motorized Vehicles Are Allowed on The Island?? All Transportation is By Bike and
Horse
• Five US Presidents Stayed At The Grand Hotel?? They were Clinton, Bush, Ford,
Kennedy and Truman
• It Was One Of The Top Ten Islands In The World??
• Is Known For Its Fudge
• The Island Is Home To Arch Rock
22. Its A True Wonder Because….
• It is Home To The World Famous Grand Hotel
• It Used To Be A Fort That The British Once Used
• More Than 1 Million People Visit The Island Each Year!!!
• There Are Less Than 600 Year Round Residents Living on The Island
• The Amazing and Unique Arch Rock Is On The Island
23. We Are Finished Biking The Island
Did you have fun on the ferry? What about riding those bikes? I
know I did. We are now going to stay at the World Famous Grand
Hotel!! Our Room is $784!!! But we do get dinner and breakfast.
In the Morning we will head back to the mainland and drive 79
miles and an hour and a half to our next Wonder. Get ready to hike
because we are going to…….
25. Did You Know?
• Hartwick Pines has A 49 Acre Old Growth Pine Forest And Logging Museum
• The Park is The Biggest State Park In The Lower Peninsula and The 5th Largest In The
Whole State??
• One Of Michigan's Only White Pine Forest
• Hartwick Pines Preserves Logging Museums, Houses, A Chapel, and Old, Antique
Logging Equipment from the Late 1800s and The Early to Mid 1900s.
• There Also Is A Replica of A Old Time Logging Camp
• The Park isn’t Just Home To These Amazing Pines, but also several Trail Systems and a
Modern Day Campground
• The East Branch Ausable River Runs Right on the Edge of the Park
• The Pines Stand over 160 Feet!!!
26. Its A True Wonder Because….
• Its One Of The Only Old Growth White Pine Forest In Michigan
• These Are Some Of The Biggest Pines In Michigan
• Over 175,000 People Visit Each Year
• It was An Old Logging Camp
• Its Home To The Michigan Forest Visitor Center
27. We Are Finished Viewing The Magnificent
Pines
Did you like the magnificent Pines? They are a true
Wonder to the State of Michigan. Did you like buying the
walking stick at the gift shop? They are pretty cool! Lets
get back in our car and get some gas. We need to go 89
miles and two hours before we reach our next Wonder.
We are going to spend the night at the Empire Lakeshore
Inn. We will then drive minutes away to our next
Wonder. Do you have your sandshoes because our next
Wonder is………
29. Did You Know?
• Sleeping Bear Dunes is A National Park?
• It Was Declared The Most Beautiful Place In America by Good
Morning America in 2011
• There is a 110 Foot Hill That Visitors Can Climb Up
• It Is The Largest Freshwater Sand Dunes In The World!!
• The Dunes Are Home Of The Oldest Coast Gard Station
• The Dunes Have Heights Of Over 400 Feet!!
• These Tall Dunes Cover 4 Square Miles
30. It Is A True Wonder Because…….
• Good Morning America Declared It As The Most Beautiful Place In
America In 2011
• Sleeping Bear Dunes Is The Largest Fresh Water Sand Dunes In The
World!!!!
• Of Its Largeness and Beauty
• In 2012, 1.43 Million People Visited The Park!!!!!
31. We Are Ready To Head Home
Did you have fun walking the dunes? On our way home,
read that book S is for Sleeping Bear Dunes. It is a great
book. Now our trip is finally over. Lets get in our car and
head to Almont. It is 245 miles and 4 hours long. Lets
Review……
32. Lets Review On Our Way Home
The Great Lakes: Lake Superior Has Enough Water To Cover North And
South America In 1 Foot Of Water. Also, The Great Lakes Is The Biggest
Fresh Water Lake System In The World!!
Tahquamenon Falls: The Biggest Water Fall East Of The Mississippi
River. Also Called The Root Beer Falls.
Pictured Rocks: The Cliffs Rise 200 Feet Above The Lake. The Cliffs Go
For 30 Miles Along Lake Superior.
The Mackinaw Bridge: The Longest Suspension Bridge In The Western
Hemisphere. Also, The Fifth Longest Suspension Bridge In The World!!
33. Lets Review Cont.
Mackinaw Island: Is Home To The World Famous Grand Hotel. Five
Presidents Have Also Been To The Island. They Are: Clinton, Bush, Ford,
Kennedy and Truman.
Hartwick Pines: The Pines Stand Over 160 Feet Tall!! The Park Has A
Replica Of An Old Logging Camp.
Sleeping Bear Dunes: It Is The Largest Fresh Water Dunes In The
World!! Some Of The Dunes, Stand Over 400 Feet!!
34. We Are Finally Home
We Have Made It Back To Almont!! Did you Enjoy Our Trip? I know I
Did. Aren't There A Lot of Interesting Places To Visit In Michigan? Lets
Start To Unpack!