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Are We There Yet?
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weekend I am going to take some time and squeeze in another journey
into Wisconsin. There is a city on the edge of one of the greatest
of the Great Lakes – Michigan – by the name of Manitowoc, to which I
have wanted to journey. The name itself has the ring of Native
American Heritage. The Indians called it mune-owk, and it meant “spirited land.” Manitowoc
hugs the shoreline of Lake Michigan; it is a city of about 35,000
people and one of the cleanest I have visited. My assumption is that
the residents take great pride in their city as well as their personal
residences. Its heritage is one of rich maritime history, fur trading
and the lumber industry. It is this trip that I wish to describe to
you.
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Weekend in Manitowoc Part 1
The S.S. Badger is a huge vessel with all the amenities
aboard, including restaurant and lounge facilities, a movie
theater, children’s play areas, a small maritime museum and
a well-stocked gift shop. One can ride inside in
air-conditioned comfort or enjoy... |
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Weekend in Manitowoc Part 2
To most people, what I saw in the street in Manitowoc would
probably go totally unnoticed; many would find the small
brass ring in the very middle of the street, marking the
location of... |
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Weekend in Manitowoc Part 3
We scored some brand new 15-speed Schwinns and headed north
on the brand new Mariners Trail bike path that followed the
Lake Michigan shoreline from Manitowoc all the way to... |
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Ship...Fun Ports |
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