Seven Wonders of Michigan

Homeschool Connections' student, Matthew, shares his presentation on the 7 Wonders of Michigan.

1. The Seven Wonders of Michigan Follow me on my journey as I visit each Wonder

2. 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…….

3. The Great Lakes

4. Did You Know? H uron- The Longest Shoreline of all The Lakes O ntario- The Shortest in Area, but has 4 times as much water as Lake Erie M ichigan- The Only Great Lake Completely Inside The US. E rie- The Water Replaces Itself in 2.6 Years S uperior- Has Enough Water to Cover North and South America in 1 foot of Water!!

5. 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!!

6. 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….

7. Tahquamenon Falls

8. 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?

9. 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

10. 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……

11. Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore

12. 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!!??

13. 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

14. 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………

15. The Mackinaw Bridge

16. Did You Know? The Bridge Opened On November 1,1957? The Bridge Took 48 Mo n th s (3 years ,3 Months) To Build!! Over 3500 Workers Worked on The Bridge The Bridge is Sometimes Called The “Mighty M ack? 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!!!

17. 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

18. 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……..

19. Mackinaw Island

20. 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

21. 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

22. 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…….

23. HartWick Pines State Park

24. 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 5 th 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!!!

25. 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

26. 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………

27. Sleeping Bear Dunes

28. 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

29. 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!!!!!

30. 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……

31. 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!!

32. 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!!

33. 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! 

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