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Look at these little cuties!! The next generations sporting Running Bear gear <3These cuties are ready to check out Running Bear! Can’t wait to bring them someday soon!💚
We're always looking to expand our collection of vintage Stormy Kromer photos. We'd love to see yours!
Awesome! The gentleman in the middle is my great uncle Bobo. My grandpa John is on the right!
I have my USA Nordic Women's Ski Jumping commemorative Stormy, which I will proudly wear next month at Ruka-Kuusamo, Finland for the opening of the FIS Nordic ski season!
This coming week will bring an active weather pattern. We will see gusty winds, showers/storms, and a steep cool down. Be sure to tune in tonight at 6 and 11 pm so you can be fully prepared! #nomiwx #localnews
Today was gorgeous!
Harvest time at bills market
Our safety class is this Saturday starting at 830 am at our groomer barn. Is your child signed up??? You must register and pick up you course booklet at the DNR office in the Sault.
Clouds will increase tonight ahead of an approaching system. This system will bring us a rainy and breezy day tomorrow. Near the lakeshores, some wind gusts could be strong. Gale force conditions on the lakes will make lakeshore flooding a concern for the shores of Delta, Schoolcraft and Keweenaw counties.
Lord of the Rings Part IV "Battle Isle of Royale". Frodo & Sam move from the shire to the Isle of Royale and all is grand...that is until Gollum, Sauron, and Smaug meet in the underworld, bond over their strong dislike of Frodo & Sam, and return to the land of the living where they track the "nasty little hobbitses" to the beautiful, peaceful Isle of Royale. They're back. And they are very, very ticked off. Coming Soon To Theatres Summer 2022.....😉
The map is now available in two sizes from Tee See Tee. (Keweenaw Coffee Works carries this super soft brand!)
www.teeseetee.com/products/lord-of-michigan-screenprinted-map
Tee See Tee
Any plans for a t-shirt version?
I've gotta have that!!! 😂😂😂
Beautiful day in the colorful Northwoods! Chairlifts are running for another couple of hours. Thank you to all who have come out and taken in the beauty! #midnr #miparks #puremichigan
Perfect day!
Bonanza falls is on trail 1 between white pine and silver city, we groom 50 feet from the falls check it out!!
We have a big sign on the trail bonanza falls a mile or so south of silver city
Usually going to fast on that SUPER Highway too see it!
Wtf I’ve ridden that trail countless times and never seen it!
Gale force wind gusts of 40-50 mph are expected along the nearshore waters of northern lower and eastern upper Michigan Monday through Monday night. High waves in excess of 8 feet in some areas will also bring the threat of lakeshore flooding along most Lake Huron beaches.
Thanks great weather station!
Will traveling be safe to do tomorrow? I have to go past Clinch park in traverse city and I’m worried about flooding and how winds will be inland
This is becoming a weekly occurrence...I hope they have all the house framing batten down. Sorry about the outcome of the game...they did themselves in this week 🙁
Wow! Stay safe Kimberly Kortman
Here we go again!
Went to the snow show Saturday and came home with a bag of goodies. We're only 4 weeks away from breaking out the groomers.
☠ Stretch
Waukesha County.....lucky drivers!
Your a long ways from home The show has gotten so small I bet it is half the venders it was 15 years ago
It's stretch. We are waiting for your trail Reports for the upcoming season. Enjoy
I must drive it one time
WOW! What a beautiful day across the Mitten!
We are completely in love with this afternoon's sunny skies and comfortable temperatures. Comment below how you are feeling about this afternoon. Results will be shown tonight at 6 pm! #910news #nomiwx
Hoodie this morning, shorts and barefoot this afternoon. Its fall. Anything can happen.
Such a beautiful day here in Chase/Reed City
no sun in Good Hart, been wet all day
Gorgeous day in Canadian Lakes 😍
Feel like sun bathing!
Loving the tshirt and barefoot weather in Cheboygan today
Gorgeous day.......lawn mowers hummmming all over the neighborhood
Love it with the exception of the ladybug wannabes. They are out by the millions.
Beautiful in Presque isle county
Beautiful day out
I love it. couldn't ask for better weather
Perfect!!
Enjoying some beverages on the patio
Beautiful in Prudenville!
A beautiful day to be outside!
Totally agree!!
Gorgeous in Alden!! I wish it would stay like this forever!!
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Couldn't ask for a prettier fall day!
Bonfire with my girls after soccer and leaf raking. Gorgeous day and weekend. 🥰🍁
Happy Birthday to our most favorite house horse!!🎂 6 years young today🎉
IG: @copper_greatdane
IG: @black_river_lodge
😍😍 handsome as ever!! Happy birthday Coppernicus!
Such a friendly lol pony! 😂💖
Happy birthday Copper Pooper! Grandma loves you house 🐎 horse ❤️
Happy birthday, Copper🐾❤🐾
Awww Copper!!! HAPPY BIRTHDAY 🎊🎈🐶
Happy birthday Copper!
Happy birthday to Copper!
Happy birthday Copper!
Happy Birthday Copper
Happy Birthday bud!! I’m glad I got to meet you!!
Happy Birthday Copper 💙
@npferrante running our #eseries Backcountry 2 under seat bag, #elevationcompact and #deluxecarryall
🌮 🍺 🎃☀️💁🏽♀️
Or those little airline bottles of booze! Or cigars and fishing lures.
i will have a crockpot of hot apple cider for the kids and carmel liquor shots in the cider for adults.
Jell-O shots 😋
TACOOOOSSSSS!!!!
50 with a high of 60 and sun all day. Enjoy it while it’s here! Stay safe and come see us!
Seasonably warm high temps are expected the next two days before coming to an end on Tuesday. Highs in the upper 40s are expected for most to end the week.
Saw the '19-'20 Winter Outlook. C'mon ENSO-neutral conditions -- blanket us with snow! 😁❄️
Thank you for the update! Just mowed the lawn for hopefully the last time this season in Petoskey!
Thank you gonna enjoy the nice temps
"Potter's Fields" & "Poor Farms"
Who ended up at "poor farms"? People that were injured on the job & unable to return to work. Children who lost both parents to illness or accident or their parents couldn't afford to take care of them. The elderly. People that were suffering from a mental health condition. People that had developmental challenges. People that were blind or deaf.
As you can see people of all ages and from all walks of life ended up living at "poor farms". Houghton County had a "poor farm" built in the 1870s. The abandoned buildings were a popular place for teens in the 80s/90s to go sneak off to and spook themselves. The location just off Houghton Canal Road is private property and the building remains are not structurally stable and are extremely unsafe (i.e. No Trespassing).
Located on the old Houghton County "poor farm" is what's known as a "Potter's Field". Most old cemeteries have designated areas that were for those who couldn't afford burial costs. No tombstone or grave marker--sometimes a simple wood cross might include an etched name or date. Supposedly there are over 250 unmarked graves located here, most buried between 1870-1900. This location was being used until the late 1960s. Then, Houghton County obtained the TB facility in Hancock. The building was renovated into Houghton County Medical Care Facility (now, Canal View).
The Houghton County "poor farm" had an exceptional vegetable garden, beef and dairy cow operation, chickens, pigs, and flower gardens. Residents would rotate jobs, helping maintain the farm. There was at least one child born here. And, one of the longest residents lived here for 40 years.
In 1899, the "Good Will Farm" began as an orphanage in the Copper Country, providing a home and school to children. It was located near Michigan Tech, in a residential area. There were many instances of babies being left in baskets with notes attached, stating their first name and date of birth.
The "Good Will Farm" was demolished and the property is now the location of apartment buildings.
Sources:
www.houghtonmcf.com/
Earl Brinkman, "Stanton Township"
Daily Mining Gazette
Census Report 1910
Several years ago I indexed Forest Hill Cemetery in Houghton. I have a picture of every stone up to, 4 years ago. There are several areas where "the poor" were buried. Section 2 has a area, along several fence lines are also areas.
I remember stories about the Good Will Farm. Do you know when it was disbanded?
Now I know the poor farm was real. Thought it was just something people said.
Love all your stories and pictures, don't stop.
I remember the stories of the good will farm. As a child it made me so sad.
God bless them all😢
Mom used to tell us boys, "you're going to put us all in the poor farm" funny then, sad now.
Thank you for sharing these photographs and stories.
I remember visiting the Good Will Farm as a teenager with a church group. The memory of a sweet little girl with fat sausage curls is etched in my mind more than 50 years later.
Great info
Would be nice if they could restore the old poor farm building.
Love this!
Awesome photos!
Looks just like the one in Ontonagon, on the Amos Farm.
Sad but better than today with all the homeless no roof no food no purpose
It’s the same building.
They built over The Potter’s Field?
If anyone does a search for Forest Hill Cemetery, Houghton Michigan you will find my website with the indexed records.
Then theres debters prison
Today is the last day of our 2018-2019 season 😭
Last chance to take the Adventure Ride to the top of the world's largest artificial ski jump tower! 10 AM until 4:30 PM! Come out & visit us!
Those views are gorgeous!
I was there for the last day
Bucket list for next year!
It's time for jumping!!!
Aaron M. Conklin Fall 2020
🐟 Lake Superior Whitefish cakes and Thai Garlic dressing, both made from scratch at BODEGA! 🙌🏽
We are having our annual brushing weekend this coming weekend the 26th & 27th!! I have posted a link below for all the brushing teams, if you are wanting to help out please contact the team leaders for the section you are interested in. On Sunday we will be having pizza at Moose Jaw Junction for everyone that helped out from 5-7pm!
www.moosejawtrails.com/?page_id=258
Ryan Fosmore
Quiet and mild weather today before wet and windy conditions set up for Monday. Possible lakeshore flooding by late Monday afternoon along the bay of Green Bay and eastern Keweenaw Peninsula shorelines.
Sounds lime great news! IWA event will take place in August or September 2020 in Lake Linden!
Lake Linden OKs watercross snowmobile race | News, Sports, Jobs - The Mining Gazette
LAKE LINDEN — Watercross snowmobile races will be coming to Lake Linden next year. The Village Council gave permission for an event at the Lake Linden campgrJoe Ser my xc
Michael Jake
Wyatt Shipley
Justin Carr Scott Jorgenson
Bryan Stewart
Great news!!!!
Thomas Albert McQueen Jr.
Caleb Schultz Jason Martin
Do they remove the fuel, oil, and batteries?
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Too true.
You donate to Tom Tiffany I will no longer buy your products amp.wausaudailyherald.com/amp/3995760002
** Calling All Volunteers**
I would like to plan on doing a Trail clean-up day next Saturday. If you are interested in helping out we will meet at the East Jordan Sno-mobilers Clubhouse at 9:00 am.
Things to bring chainsaws, weed whips, loppers, gloves and anything you can think of to help with brushing trails.
More riders need to give a day back now and then. Clean trails and drive a groomer some day.
Last single track of the year polished off with a campfire. @yamahaoutdoors @rec365mi @matrix__designs @flyracingusa @509offroad @klimmotorcycle
Peepers we got your comfort food. Get done watching all beautiful colors today and come in to fill your belly!!!!
Photos from the new trail to Hart clean up and sign day. Thank you to our team of volunteers who helped!
Super excited for this!!! The dues go to good use!
Woot woot thank you for all the hard work !!
NICE JOB .. THANK YOU !
Thank you, now we need snow and open trails........
Thank you for your effort!
Thank you!
Thank you!!
The only weekend I haven't been north in a few months.. just the way it goes.
Does the trail pick up West of McDonalds and head North after leaving the bicycle trail from the South?
Can someone post a map of new trail
let me know if u need help!
Is it mapped yet?
Chairlift Rides Update: The extended fall chairlift rides have been canceled for today due to rain and wind. They are still scheduled to operate tomorrow, the last day, from noon until 6pm. Check back here to see if they will be running. #midnr #miparks #puremichigan #fall #chairliftrides
Brittany Anne Mettler
Beautiful Fall Colors at the Lower Tahquamenon Falls! Hope you are enjoying the photos and thank you for sharing! Prints and photo gifts are available at www.sewardswoodncrafts.net/collections/waterfalls-of-michigan-photography-prints-canvas-michigan-...
Thanks for shari g all your pictures ♥️🍁🍂
Water seems low....I've been there many times
The Fall Color has been spectacular this year. Better than we've seen in many years. The colors were very vibrant and included many shades of reds, oranges, peaches, golds and all colors in between. Sad to say, it's just about done this year. And, so are we! The season ends this week so, we want to give a BIG shout out and Thank You to all of our customers, past and present. It was an awesome year and it was our pleasure to serve you. We look forward to seeing you all again soon! Happy Winter! Keep watching as we will soon post pics of the snow!
Gorgeous
Chairlift Rides Update: The extended fall chairlift rides have been canceled for today due to rain and wind. They are still scheduled to operate tomorrow, the last day, from noon until 6pm. Check back here to see if they will be running. #midnr #miparks #puremichigan #fall #chairliftrides
We were there in Sept. Always love it! 💕💕
So bummed. Was supposed to come today😔
So beautiful we went a couple of weeks ago, just beautiful ❤️
Breath taking!!! To bad we live so far away porcupine mountains would have been the perfect place to take Senior pictures for our Son!!!
Question: my 91 year old mom who walks with a rollater would absolutely love to take the chairlift ride tomorrow. Will the chairlift stop so she can get on/off? She wouldn't be able to do it if its moving.
beautiful scenery.
Megan Irene Cooley I would do do this!☺
Michael Rosenow
Kristine Lyrla
Was there winter of 86. Best cross country Skiing ever. Great job on grooming.Love Porkies.
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