#soolocks

5 months ago

Here's what you can expect to see in the Soo Locks Park over the next week #saultstemarie #soolocks #fallcolor #fallcolortours #upperpeninsula #fallvi

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7 months ago

Evenings at the Soo Locks Park are picturesquely perfect. Where are your favorite places in the Soo to catch a sunset? 🌅
#ilovethesoo #sunsets #saultstemarie #puremichigan #soolocks #summervacation #upperpeninsula #northernmichigan

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8 months ago

#tbt to June 26, 1969 when the Philip R. Clarke was the first freighter to pass through the current-day Poe Lock following a decade of reconstructing the original 1896 lock. #visitthesault #boatnerd #SooLocks

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8 months ago

#DYK that this Torii used to be the main entrance into the Soo Locks? #ilovethesoo #saultstemarie #soolocks #trivia #upperpenisula #summervacation #puremichigan

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The First Vessel Through the Soo Locks | Northern Michigan History On June 18, 1855, the steamer Illinois became the first vessel to pass through the Soo Locks, changing Great Lakes shipping history forever.

8 months ago

On this day in history! June 18, 1855: The steamer Illinois was the first ship to pass through the Soo Locks—forever changing Great Lakes commerce.
👉 northernmichiganhistory.com/the-first-ve...
#GreatLakesHistory #SooLocks #MichiganHistory #OnThisDay #ShippingHistory #LakeSuperior #EngineeringFeats

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9 months ago

Heading to the Soo Locks and need some coffee? Stop by Oh Crepe it's right across the street! #visitthesault #coffeebreak #SooLocks

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Michigan Transfers the Soo Locks to the U.S. Government | Northern Michigan History Michigan handed the Soo Locks over to the U.S. Government/Army Corps of Engineers—ushering in an era of toll-free passage for all vessels.

9 months ago

🚢 On this day in history!
June 9, 1881: Michigan handed over the Soo Locks to the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers—and made them toll-free for good!
#MichiganHistory #SooLocks #GreatLakes #OnThisDay #MaritimeHistory ⚓
🔗 northernmichiganhistory.com/michigan-tra...

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Soo Canal Completed | Northern Michigan History On May 31, 1855, the Soo Canal was completed, revolutionizing shipping between Lakes Huron and Superior with an engineering marvel.

9 months ago

🚢 #OnThisDay in 1855, the Soo Canal opened, transforming Great Lakes shipping forever! The first freighter passed through a month later.
🔗 northernmichiganhistory.com/soo-canal-co...
#SooLocks #MichiganHistory #GreatLakes #ThisDayInHistory #EngineeringMarvels 🛠️🌊

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@circleofblue.bsky.social

9 months ago

The Lockview is open for business! We're happy to report the walleye is tasting as fine as ever too!
#ilovethesoo #saultstemarie #walleye #lockview #soolocks #northernmichigan #upperpeninsula #yoopereats

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Circle of Blue

10 months ago

The fourth installment in the Blue Economy series is up. Thank you to Lester Graham at Michigan Public. To read this story and others, visit www.circleofblue.org

#GreatLakes #BlueEconomy #WaterNews #SooLocks #Michigan #LakeSuperior

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History of the Soo Locks | Northern Michigan History The only waterway between the lower Great Lakes and Lake Superior is the St. Marys River. The river drops 21 feet in over a ¾ mile set of rapids over hard sandstone.

10 months ago

These incredible locks are the gateway for ships traveling between Lake Superior and the Great Lakes!
northernmichiganhistory.com/history-of-t...
#SooLocks #MichiganHistory #GreatLakes #TravelMichigan #SaultSteMarie #EngineeringMarvel #ExploreHistory #UpperPeninsula #LakeSuperior #LakeHuron

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Republican spending plan in Congress could slow Soo Locks construction project next year Washington ― Democratic lawmakers are criticizing the government spending bill in the Republican-led U.S. House for reducing by roughly 44% the funding available for Army Corps of Engineers construction projects next year ― a change that could potentially…

1 year ago

Don't pinch yourself! The news is true. The Soo Locks will be opening early on Friday, March 21st. We're so excited to welcome visitors and freighter fans to opening of the locks.

#visitthesault #soolocks #freighters

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The Detroit News

@detroitnews.com

1 year ago

Washington ― Democratic lawmakers are criticizing the government spending bill in the Republican-led U.S. House for reducing by roughly 44% the funding available for Army Corps of Engineers construction projects next year ― a change that could potentially have… #SooLocks #Congress #RepublicanPolicy

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