Presque Isle Harbor Refuge

Looking ahead at the forecast, Captain Ron decided Presque Isle would be a great spot to get "stuck". Predictions are for cold and rain, then sunny and very windy out of the NW.
Our run from Roger's City to PI is only 18 statute miles and is pretty uneventful. We requested a west facing dock assignment and snuggle in for the night and not sure how many days.
After a quick lunch Ron and I hoisted the bikes from Goose and headed west which is opposite what we've done in all of our past trips here. The road took as past the shores of the beautiful North Bay on our right.

Later we came upon a small park by the range lights that is not well used just beyond on our left.

We followed the path to the beach from here which is more travelled and a swimming area is roped out. The water is crystal clear and the potential is noted for some rock hunting tomorrow. We took the opportunity to take pictures beside a sculpture built as a tribute to the late lady front range light keepers.

Afterward we followed the road again west taking left turns whenever we could staying close to the bay where boats had been moored. This took us to another beach area

that is open to locals and transient boaters just after passing the local cemetery.

We spent time at both places which made for a great afternoon of stretching our legs followed up by lamb chops for Ron at Portage Restaurant on site at the marina.






The next day I was able to venture out on my own. I prefer beachglassin' and exploring alone as I can take my time and get lost in my own space. I was rewarded with many Petoskey Stones and this nice thick piece lavender glass. Glass is not plentiful here so I was thrilled! You can tell its old because of the rounded thickness and the this original clear glass is changing colors from the UV rays from the sun.

I also stumbled upon some kite boarders enjoying the wind at North Bay.

After another day of cold windy weather we finally got two hours of sunshine and temperatures finally in the 60's, so, we took advantage and went to explore the Old and New Lighthouses as well as the North Beach Area where the original fog signal once stood proudly. The old one was built as a harbor entrance but as shipping increased, ships were still running aground at the end of the peninsula. Money was appropriated in 1870 for the construction of the new 109' lighthouse that could be spotted from both the North and the South. 

1840's Harbor Entrance Lighthouse

New 1870's Peninsula Lighthouse PI

Glad to get off the boat for awhile and get some history lessons. Learned a lot and had fun too !

Boneless, skinless chicken packed with calories anyway...comfort food was in order as the "crew" discussed mutiny.

 Every evening around 6PM we saw this family swim along the rock jetty  that protected us from the winds of  Lake Huron. Mama reacted to getting hit by a wave with this dance move.