Cranes, Forts, Obelisks

Sandhill Cranes in a slough near our campsite in Munising, MI, first I've ever seen.  These are much larger than herons and egrets, up to 4' high, with 6' 8" wing span.

Copper Harbor, MI is highly touted in the tour books but highly disappointing in reality.  Driving there is slow, over poor roads.  The 'scenic drives' are a joke: even worse roads, no scenery worthy of the term.  The only thing of interest in the area is restored Fort Wilkins.

Rugby, ND lays claim to being the geographic center of North America - a false claim.  The real center is 16 miles away.  "Close enough," said the town's leaders several decades ago.  "Let's build an impressive monument with a large plaque.  It will draw lots of tourists here."  It didn't draw us but we were passing through, so what the hell, stop and take a picture.