Thomas Rock Scenic Overlook Big Bay, Michigan HD
A must see if you are visiting Big Bay. Take a picnic basket and enjoy this quiet place in the woods with a great overview of this unique isolated community. This has been a favorite spot with the locals since Glenn Thomas discovered, bought it and cut a road in so others could enjoy it over seventy years ago. In 1997 the Thomas family donated it to Powell Township in the hope that it would remain open to the public forever. With grant money from the State of Michigan and private donations this wonderful handicapped accessible park was recently created by them to be enjoyed by the generations to come. Remnants of Glenn's original repeatedly washed out road can still be seen on the walk up. Thank you to all involved in preserving this special place. Enjoy! My amateur video really doesn't do it justice.
Exploring the Huron Mountains by ATV
A ride on our Polaris Ranger from L'Anse to Big Bay, Michigan across the Huron Mountains. Slate River, Mount Arvon, Quartzite Falls, and Thomas Rock Scenic Overlook. Music: Bluegrass version of Running Down a Dream
Munising to Big Bay Michigan
While traveling from Munising to Big Bay, Michigan we visited waterfalls, historic buildings and other interesting sites.
Letters to Maralal from Big Bay
Every year the children in Big Bay, Michigan write letters to the children at Springs of Hope, Kenya. It's always a very exciting time for the kids in Kenya when they receive their letters from their pen pals on the other side of the world.
Alder Falls, Big Bay Michigan. 1
Footage of Alder Falls in Big Bay, Michigan. October 2011
Michigan Dreams
Song, Michigan Dreams with slide show of Michigan scenery Riley McLincha
Snowstorm of 2014, in Adrian, MI
Copper Harbor Michigan scenic overlook
Brockway road Copper Harbor Michigan scenic overlook.
How to Say or Pronounce USA Cities — Big Bay, Michigan
This video shows you how to say or pronounce Big Bay, Michigan.
A computer said Big Bay, Michigan. How would you say Big Bay, Michigan?
Autumn drive to Big Bay, Upper Peninsula, Michigan (Fall 2013)
Autumn drive to Big Bay, Upper Peninsula, Michigan.
Porsche Boxster S, (Fall, 2013).
Best time of year with the leaves changing colors. Co. Rd 550, Michigan.
WAVE Players Lampoon Corrupt Michigan Officials, Politicians, Crooked Sulfide Mining Company
(Marquette, MI) - A new environmental group, WAVE (Wave Action Vital Earth) is the action arm of Save The Wild U.P.
The battle continues in 2011 to stop the Rio Tinto/Kennecott Minerals Sulfide Acid Mine on the Yellow Dog Plains in a remote area in north Marquette County near Lake Superior and the tiny hamlet of Big Bay, MI.
The WAVE Players have decided to use humor -- because the real facts (keep reading) are enough to make honest people cry.
Documents have revealed a possible criminal conspiracy between the state of Michigan, Kennecott Minerals and Rio Tinto.
Not something unusual for the international mining giant Rio Tinto, whose minions are charged with a wide range of crimes across the globe including bribery, violating environment laws and human rights violations.
Rio Tinto was complicit in war crimes and crimes against humanity, stated the residents of the island of Bougainville in Papua New Guinea in a lawsuit filed against Rio Tinto.
In China, Rio Tinto bosses were arrested for bribery -- a practice the company has used in many projects in order to get politicians, police, prosecutors and judges on their side.
So why then -- did the state of Michigan decide to get into a toxic bed of sulfuric acid with Rio Tinto - including blatantly violating treaties with the Ojibwa/Anishinaabe -- with plans to destroy sacred Eagle Rock (an ions old Native American outdoor church).
In addition to crimes, all mines opened by Kennecott Minerals have serious environmental problems.
MI Gov. Jennifer M. Granholm (Dem.) and Attorney General Mike Cox (State's top cop) refused to answer questions about a financial connection with the mine owners.
WAVE and other U.P. residents have asked the MI Attorney General Bill Schuette (Republican) to investigate a series of suspicious actions involving Rio Tinto and state officials.
Those suspected of wrongdoing included employees of the MI Dept. of Environmental Quality, Gov. Granholm and her staff.
Previous Attorney General Mike Cox (Republican) -- refused to investigate the allegations and refused to answer questions about his (or family) financial connections with the mining company.
Will MI Attorney General Bill Schuette open a probe?
Is it strange that MI Governor Granholm and the 7 candidates for her job (included Mike Cox, future Gov. Rick Snyder) all refused to reveal any financial connections of any kind with Rio Tinto, Kennecott Minerals and its subsidiaries, agents, lobbyists etc.
All eight could have stated they have no financial connections - instead they refused comment.
Why?
Director, Videographer, Editor: Greg Peterson, Cedar Tree Institute
Writers: Lillian Heldreth, Martha Bush
Producers: WAVE, Lillian Heldreth, Martha Bush
Cast:
MI Gov. Rick Snyder (R): Rich Sloat
(Rich is also channeling Ex-MI Gov. Jennifer Granholm, because her actions also fit the same part)
MDEQ minion: Kristi Mills
Kennecott crook loaded with cash: Lillian Heldreth
WAVE official: Martha Bush
Cop: Margaret Comfort
Lawyer: Gene Champagne
Doctor: Laura Nagel
Guy off the Street: Phil Milkie
Gal off the street : Rachel Giuliani
Dog: Nutmeg, the Magnificent
MI Attorney General Bill Schuette:
(517) 373-1110 (Lansing Office)
(517) 373-3042 (Fax)
miag@michigan.gov
michigan.gov/ag/0,1607,7-164-21153-51368--,00.html
Rio Tinto accused of crimes against humanity by citizens of New Guinea:
business-humanrights.org/Categories/Lawlawsuits/Lawsuitsregulatoryaction/LawsuitsSelectedcases/RioTintolawsuitrePapuaNewGuinea
State expert Dr. David Sainsbury cited safety concerns about the Kennecott Minerals sulfide mine.
The state lost his report until exposed by environment groups
National Wild Life Federation (NWF) on safety concerns, state cover-up:
Save the Wild U.P.
Marquette, MI
info@savethewildup.org
savethewildup.org
906-228-4444
Kristi A. Mills, Director
906-250-3350
Adrian Bakker, Executive Secretary
adrianbakker@gmail.com
SWUP Facebook
facebook.com/group.php?gid=20079015072
Yellow Dog Watershed Preserve
Big Bay, MI
906-345-9223
ydwp@yellowdogwatershed.org
yellowdogwatershed.org
Emily Whittaker, executive director
elimywhit@hotmail.com
Cynthia Pryor, Sulfide Mining Campaign Director
Wendy Johnson, Preserve Coordinator
Chauncey River Walker Moran, Yellow Dog RiverrKeeper
Concerned Citizens of Big Bay
Big Bay, MI
Gene Champagne, founder
906-345-9217
planner@up.net
nosulfidemine.com
F. Michelle Halley, NWF attorney
Marquette, MI
906-361-0520
halley@nwf.org
Cedar Tree Institute
CedarTreeInstitute.org
Rev. Jon Magnuson
magnusonx2@charter.net
906-228-5494
906-360-5072
Greg Peterson
Nonprofit Cedar Tree Institute, volunteer media advisor
earthkeeper@charter.net
906-401-0109
202 Besinger, Big Bay, MI, 49808
202 Besinger
Contact Darlene Martin for more information.
Select Realty Inc
906-360-9028
Want to own a piece of Hollywood history? How about The Lumberjack Tavern! It was one of first off-site scenes to be filmed in The movie Anatomy of a Murder. The wonderful cast was once here! An outline of victim's body is marked on the floor of the bar! With a full kitchen, the tavern offers a menu that includes their famous bread sticks and Big Bay pizza. An additional outdoor entertainment area features a stage, bar and horse shoe pit. The upstairs has a living space that is currently being used for storage but could be used as a rental again. The tavern also offers hand dipped ice cream at a walk up window. In addition to it's fame, Big Bay is the perfect year round recreation town. Perkins Campground is just a short walk away, located on Lake Independence. Enjoy Canoeing, kayaking and fishing all year round. Sale includes Real Estate, Furniture, Fixtures (wall decor and more) All Equipment, Historical Documents & Liquor License. Check it out at lumberjacktavern.com
Big Bay Keweenaw Peninsula Lake Superior
Canoeing across Big Bay (or Hoar Bay) with a little creek that comes from inland Hoar Lake, on the Keweenaw Peninsula, Lake Superior, Michigan. Camped here many times but has the pebbly beach, with big swamp all behind the beach.
Old mission light house Traverse city Michigan
Drive to old mission light house
Michigan Frozen Waterfalls
Video of Munising and Lower AuTrain Falls in winter. Shot in Feb. 2014.
Alder Falls Big Bay MI 4-17-10
Alder falls is located north of Marquette off of County RD 550 just south of Big Bay, Michigan. The road to the falls is more of a two track sand path. I knew I was in the right place when I saw someone else had parked at the trail entrance. As I headed down the path, I notice another photographer wandering downstream from the falls.
As you can see, it is quite a beautiful site. There are more cascades upstream from the main falls.
Eventually, the photographer made his way back up to the main falls and introduced himself. His name is Phil Stagg and he is documenting all of the Michigan waterfalls for his book. Phil was full of information about some of the other falls I planned to visit. he also showed me some of his work from that morning. Great stuff. I wish him well and pray he stays safe on his travels.
RV Fall Colors ~ Agate Beach Campground ~ Misery Bay & a Lake ~ Michigan's U.P.
Granot Loma
Granot Loma US National Historical Landmark and Largest Log Cabin in the world wind turbine Tom Baldwin
The West Michigan Pike
Explore the historic West Michigan Pike on a journey thru Harbor Country, St. Joseph, South Haven, Saugatuck, Douglas, Holland, Grand Haven, Muskegon, Silver Lake Sand Dunes, Hart, Ludington, Michigan.
Tioga Falls-Baraga County Michigan time lapse
The waterfall you are viewing is primarily on Private Property on the side in which I am standing. This has made Tioga Falls forbidden fruit for so many years. You will need to rent the cabin or visit someone who has rented the location to visit this waterfall. I procured the property for one day through freshwatervacationrentals.com. The excitement I felt when I pulled up in front of the cabin and waterfall were almost overwhelming. I had invited a fellow waterfall photographer (Phil Stagg) to join me for the afternoon to capture the waterfall for his documentary guide books he will be releasing in the future. The time I spent there was short but cleansing due to the remoteness of it's location. I will return!
P.S. There will be LOTS of bugs!
Music by Dexter Britain
Song: Wasting Time Till The Sunrise (tempo increased)