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Chippewa CountyChippewa County, Michigan is an attractive, sparsely populated county located in the eastern Upper Peninsula near Lake Superior. It offers visitors and residents a variety of attractions, including beautiful landscapes with rivers and lakes, a world-renowned trout stream and four State Parks with plenty of recreational opportunities like hunting, fishing and camping. The area also provides an eclectic mix of small towns where visitors can explore historics sites, nature trails and antiques store
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Man-made Structures - Other to Explore in Chippewa County
Sault Historical SitesThe site of the Sault Ste. Marie which was the first permanent settlement in the state and was founded by French Canadian Missionaries in 1668. Other historical sites include Fort Brady which was built during the War of 1812 to protect Sault Ste. Marie from possible British attack and later served as a base for fighting against indigenous tribes; the Nledo Zip Line, used by Native Americans to send messages between local congregations.
Soo LocksSoo Locks is a historic marvel of engineering. This complex network of locks and canals allows freighters and other vessels of different sizes to travel between Lake Huron and Lake Superior - waterways that differ by 21 feet in elevation. A total of four locks stretches for one mile along the Saint Marys River, with each equipped with gates that open to allow passage from one lake to another. Operated by the U.S Army Corps of Engineers since 1881.
Soo Locks ParkSoo Locks Park is a sight to behold. Located on the St. Mary's River, the park doesn't just feature one of the most impressive engineering feats in history - the Soo Locks themselves - but also offers a wide array of recreational activities for the whole family to enjoy. Enjoy a picnic under towering hardwoods and evergreens, take a leisurely stroll along paved trails, or just enjoy watching airplanes soar overhead from the local airfield.