Sault Ste.
Marie Historical tour
Sault Ste.
Marie is the oldest city in Michigan, and the third-oldest city in
the United States. Over the course of history, the flags of several
sovereign nations have flown over the Sault.
Over 2,000
years ago, Native Americans began to gather here for the wealth of
fish and fur found along the rushing waters of the wide, turbulent
river that linked the Great Lakes of Superior and Huron. Spring and
fall were important seasons for these original settlers, and they
called the area “Bahweting,” or “The Gathering
Place.”
The area’s
first full-time residents lived in lodges framed of wood poles,
sheathed with bark or animal hides. The river below the rapids
provided an abundance of fish for native peoples, as well as for
several tribes from throughout the region, which migrated here
during the peak fishing season. It continues to remain a
world-class spot for sport fishing.
Surrounded by fresh
water, clean air and the four-seasons beauty of Michigan's
Upper Peninsula is a bustling business community called Sault
Ste. Marie. Established in 1668, Sault Ste. Marie offers a
rich history and a friendly welcome to visitors and business
interests alike.
Come spend the day or the
weekend in a Historical tour of Sault Ste.
Marie.
The game will take you to a number of historical
spots in Sault Ste. Marie. You will have 3 hours find to get the
information we want from each spot. We will not get out coords
until the time listed as start time. Its not race. It will be a
educational tour. So everyone wins.
We will have a prize table set up. We have a few prizes
to give out. Feel free to add to the prize table.
Cook out starts at 5:00, We will have hot dogs and
hamburger. We are asking that you bring a side dish or some
chips.
Search for caches... for the area use 49783
A limited amount of 2006 Winter
Geocoins featuring the UP Chapter will be
available!
