https://padlet.com/marylapratt_doyle/r2uks1txy15w Human and natural characteristics of the region. en-us 2018-11-10 12:52:29 UTC 2023-01-20 15:23:18 UTC hello@padlet.com https://padlet-assets.s3.amazonaws.com/icons/Moderncam.png marylapratt_doyle https://padlet.com/marylapratt_doyle/r2uks1txy15w/wish/302855731 The northernmost island in Michigan is home to the northernmost National Park in the United States. Isle Royale is located in Lake Superior. Click HERE to read more about Isle Royale. Click HERE to learn how to travel to Isle Royale. Click HERE to see photos of the park's wildlife.]]> 2018-11-10 13:00:28 UTC https://padlet.com/marylapratt_doyle/r2uks1txy15w/wish/302855731 marylapratt_doyle https://padlet.com/marylapratt_doyle/r2uks1txy15w/wish/310073039 A cliff is a large mass of rock that is very tall and steep.  A cliff is almost straight up and down.  Michigan has a very famous cliff called The Pictured Rocks. This is found in the Upper Peninsula. Click HERE to read more. Click HERE for a great look at Pictured Rocks. Click HERE to see a video of the Pictured Rocks.]]> 2018-12-01 16:14:29 UTC https://padlet.com/marylapratt_doyle/r2uks1txy15w/wish/310073039 marylapratt_doyle https://padlet.com/marylapratt_doyle/r2uks1txy15w/wish/310073055 An island is an area of land completely surrounded by water.  Michigan has many islands.  Our most famous island is Mackinac Island.  Click HERE to learn more about Mackinac Island. Click HERE to watch a video about Mackinac Island.]]> 2018-12-01 16:14:38 UTC https://padlet.com/marylapratt_doyle/r2uks1txy15w/wish/310073055 marylapratt_doyle https://padlet.com/marylapratt_doyle/r2uks1txy15w/wish/310073166 53 percent of the state of Michigan is covered in forest! Click HERE to read about Hiawatha. Click HERE to see a video that shows some of Michigan's beautiful forests.]]> 2018-12-01 16:15:54 UTC https://padlet.com/marylapratt_doyle/r2uks1txy15w/wish/310073166 marylapratt_doyle https://padlet.com/marylapratt_doyle/r2uks1txy15w/wish/310073205 A strait is a narrow passage of water connecting two large bodies of water. The Straits of Mackinac are found between the top of the Lower Peninsula and the bottom of the Upper Peninsula. This strait connects Lake Michigan to Lake Huron.]]> 2018-12-01 16:16:18 UTC https://padlet.com/marylapratt_doyle/r2uks1txy15w/wish/310073205 marylapratt_doyle https://padlet.com/marylapratt_doyle/r2uks1txy15w/wish/310073217 Michigan has 3,288 miles of shoreline.  This means Michigan has a lot of beaches!  Over 1,700 of that shoreline is in the Upper Peninsula. One of the best beaches is Miner's Beach in the Painted Rocks National Lakeshore. Click HERE to learn more. Click HERE to learn about the history of Miner's Castle.]]> 2018-12-01 16:16:27 UTC https://padlet.com/marylapratt_doyle/r2uks1txy15w/wish/310073217 marylapratt_doyle https://padlet.com/marylapratt_doyle/r2uks1txy15w/wish/310073260 Michigan has a mountain range in the Upper Peninsula called the Porcupine Mountains. Click HERE to learn more about "the Porkies."  Click HERE to learn more about Mt. Arvon, Michigan's highest peak. Click HERE to learn more about Michigan's mountains. Two  of Porcupine Mountains biggest attractions are the Lake of the Clouds and Presque Isle River. ]]> 2018-12-01 16:16:50 UTC https://padlet.com/marylapratt_doyle/r2uks1txy15w/wish/310073260 marylapratt_doyle https://padlet.com/marylapratt_doyle/r2uks1txy15w/wish/310073266 Michigan has about 200 waterfalls! All but one of those waterfalls are in the Upper Peninsula.  The most famous waterfall in Michigan is the Tahquamenon Falls.  Click HERE to read more about Tahquamenon Falls. Click HERE to learn more about Michigan's waterfalls. Click HERE for a great view of the falls. ]]> 2018-12-01 16:16:55 UTC https://padlet.com/marylapratt_doyle/r2uks1txy15w/wish/310073266 marylapratt_doyle https://padlet.com/marylapratt_doyle/r2uks1txy15w/wish/310073293 A sand dune is a hill or ridge of sand piled up by the wind. Click HERE to learn about the Grand Sable Dunes.
Click HERE to see a video about about the National Lakeshore from the Sable Falls to the Grand Sable Dunes.]]> 2018-12-01 16:17:18 UTC https://padlet.com/marylapratt_doyle/r2uks1txy15w/wish/310073293 marylapratt_doyle https://padlet.com/marylapratt_doyle/r2uks1txy15w/wish/310073317 The Mackinac Bridge connects the lower peninsula to the upper peninsula.  It is 5 miles long.  It is located at Mackinac City.  Click HERE to read more about the "Mighty Mac." Click HERE to visit the bridge's website. Click HERE to see a video from the top of the Mackinac Bridge. Click HERE for a great view of the bridge.]]> 2018-12-01 16:17:31 UTC https://padlet.com/marylapratt_doyle/r2uks1txy15w/wish/310073317 marylapratt_doyle https://padlet.com/marylapratt_doyle/r2uks1txy15w/wish/310073350 The Grand Hotel is located on Mackinac Island.  It opened in 1887 and has the longest front porch in the world.  Click HERE to see a video about the Grand Hotel. Click HERE for a great view of the hotel. ]]> 2018-12-01 16:17:52 UTC https://padlet.com/marylapratt_doyle/r2uks1txy15w/wish/310073350 marylapratt_doyle https://padlet.com/marylapratt_doyle/r2uks1txy15w/wish/310073362 The Soo Locks are located in Sault Ste. Marie.  These locks allow ships to cross safely between Lake Superior and the lower Great Lakes.  About 10,000 ships pass through the Soo Locks each year.  Click HERE to learn more. Click HERE to see a video of a freighter going through the Soo Locks. Click HERE to read how the Soo Locks were made.]]> 2018-12-01 16:18:00 UTC https://padlet.com/marylapratt_doyle/r2uks1txy15w/wish/310073362 marylapratt_doyle https://padlet.com/marylapratt_doyle/r2uks1txy15w/wish/310073379 The Marquette Mountain Ski Resort is located in Marquette.  Places in the Upper Peninsula can get on average 203 inches of snow per winter, making it a popular area for winter sports.  Although Marquette gets so much snow and is colder, it is a popular spot for outdoor winter sports. Click HERE to see a video about Marquette in the winter.]]> 2018-12-01 16:18:06 UTC https://padlet.com/marylapratt_doyle/r2uks1txy15w/wish/310073379 marylapratt_doyle https://padlet.com/marylapratt_doyle/r2uks1txy15w/wish/310113653 Michigan has more lighthouses than any other state. Click HERE to read about two lighthouses in the Upper Peninsula. Click HERE to learn more about the Au Sable Light Station.]]> 2018-12-02 00:25:56 UTC https://padlet.com/marylapratt_doyle/r2uks1txy15w/wish/310113653