someone built these structures
on the shores of lake superior
a place for people
sit, relax, gather, rest
contemplate
take it all in
‘whatever good things we build end up building us.’
-jim rohn
—
Lake Superior, Upper peninsula, michigan, Summer 2025
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I love the ideal sunset in the second image, Beth
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it was a beautiful view from there
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They really suit the area, and definitely enhance the mood when watching the sunset.
Best wishes, Pete.
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yes, exactly, created by the locals
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loving this!
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it was so cool to find, unexpected
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❤️
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<3
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Quite interesting!
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a local resident told me they’ve been there for a while and have held up quite well
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Phenomenal!
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another winning combo – a beautiful sunset and a Jim Rohn quote! You’re on a roll! (well you’ve actually been on a roll for 13 years) :)
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well, some days are ‘roll-ier’ than others, but thanks! just another made up word included)
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And perhaps one day was, or will be, your roll-iest!
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This month I have seen Lake Ontario and Lake Erie, Beth … and now you are showing me Lake Superior. Great month for our Great Lakes for me! Thank you for this share.
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later on, Lake Michigan, we just need huron now –
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Huron a mission, Beth!
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great response -)
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Well designed public spaces invite sitting and staying. I love seeing your side of Lake Superior! And this is a beautiful sunset!
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I’m guessing there is no shortage of them –
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A place that creates “us.”
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yes, exactly –
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Location, location, location!
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All about it!
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I love the comforting cloak of tranquility that seems to come with every sunset.
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Such a beautiful way to describe this
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Beautiful photos, Beth. And what a wonderful place to take in the sinking sun.
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It was just right
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I don’t doubt that.
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A very thoughtful and kind effort
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Very much so
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♥️♥️♥️
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Sun. Water. That structure. All three combine to create a sense of peace. Beautiful images.
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exactly how it felt
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Such a kind gesture. 😊❤️
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yes, and a local resident told me that it’s held up for quite a while
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simple and thoughtful —
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and people really love it –
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That is so cool! I visited Lake Superior one year, the Pictured Rock National Seashore… I was not prepared for the immensity of it all. Love these structures 😎
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yes, it is amazing to say the least
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Beautiful photos, Beth. Thank you for sharing. Looks a lovely place to sit and take it all in. 🧘🏻♀️
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indeed –
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I love those structures. They are wonderful. Like little tree houses on the ground.
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a great way to describe them, you are so right. very simple and the perfect place to just sit for a bit.
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We could put a blanket over one of them and make a fort where we could eat and read and nap!!!
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perfect
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Love those kinds of tents.
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What a thoughtful gesture. I’d love to hear the backstory about how that came to be.
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I talked to a local about it for a minute and all he told me was that they have been there for a while and have held up well, through all the weather
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Incredible structures. Do they last through the winter?
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don’t know, other than an local told me that had been there for a while and had held up ‘through the weather.’ I wish I had time for a longer conversation.
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Looks like a great spot for a bonfire! Well away from the wooden structures, of course.
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omg, can you imagine…
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A perfect quote for this place.
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it fits!
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Yes!
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That was so kind of someone! And what beautiful, peaceful pictures.
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wasn’t it? local guy told me that it has been there for a while and has held up
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Amazing.
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