Sault Sainte Marie

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On the way to Brimley, we left the RV in a Meijer parking lot and drove the Jeep up to the Locks. There is an observation deck right at the Locks. We watched a Viking Cruise ship, the Bergen, slowly pass through with about a two foot margin on either side. A Canadian freighter, the Maumee, about two football fields in length also passed through. We enjoyed a great (albeit expensive) lunch at the Wicked Sister Café.

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Photos

Soo Locks
Viking Cruise ship, Bergen in place for locks to close and water to raise.

Viking Cruise Ship
The Bergen ready to move through the lock.

Soo Lock Tour Boat
Coming from the other direction was a tour boat. The tour guide and captain were funny. While they waited for the lock to close and the water level to lower, they led those on the boat and spectators on the shore in singing YMCA. Even people on the cruise ship were on the deck participating. So fun!

Bergen
The Bergen on its way.

Tour Boat
Water level down so they can head on their way.

Departing
Tour boat leaving the lock.

Optical illusion
It doesn't look like the Bergen will make it under the bridge, but no fear, plenty of clearance.

Canadian freighter
Not long after the Bergen exited the lock, the Canadian freighter, Maumee was getting into place to enter the lock. We watched as it slowly entered the lock and then we headed to Wicked Sister Cafe for lunch. The food was pricey, but delicious.

Brimley State Park
Our site had nice shade from the trees. Unusual that it was not a back in site, but was parallel to the road.

Outside space
Michigan State Parks almost always have picnic tables and fire rings at every site. The park was definitely filling up for the Labor Day weekend.

Solo Stove
We prefer the campfire in our Solo Stove- less smoke, more heat, and a beautiful fire.