L'Anse is a town on the upper peninsula that sits on Keeweenaw Bay which leads to Lake Superior. I stopped here on my way to the high point of Michigan, Mt Arvon. About 30 years ago, another mountain Curwood was recognized as Michigan's highest point. A survey concluded that Arvon is supreme by a whopping 11 inches!!!
Though not technically difficult, Mt Arvon is quite remote. Until recently, one had to deviate through a maze of logging roads. Today the route is signed. Though hardly any walking is necessary, it's a bit tiring driving at 20 mph for almost 20 miles. Still it's far better than dealing with a maze of logging roads.
After all this, one is afforded a nice view of Lake Superior and the Keeweenaw Peninsula. When I made it to the summit, I was greeted by a party who made it to the summit with 4 wheelers. They offered me some lunch, which I gladly took. We had a nice talk. I wished I could spend more time here.
When I drove back to L'Anse, I checked out the statue of the snowshoe priest. It has to be one of the most unique statues I've seen. The snowshoe priest logged hundreds of miles preaching to the Indians during the 19th century. The statue rises up on a hill overlooking Keeweenaw Bay. A beautiful site and a must stop.
The snowshoes priest. That's classic. His depiction in the statue is intimidating. The way he's leaning forward slightly and holding that cross, he looks like he going to brand a vampire.
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