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The "BBC Dolphin” may sound playful, but it’s a 2007 heavy-lift ship with twin 250-ton cranes. You won’t see it through the Soo Locks often, but it’s a great reminder of the big cargo moving through our region.

6/ Sault Ste. Marie’s blend of Indigenous and French heritage makes it a unique cultural gem in Michigan's Upper Peninsula. Have you visited? 🌟

5/ The area was named by French Jesuit missionary Father Jacques Marquette in 1668. His legacy remains a big part of the region's history.

4/ The word "Sault" is an archaic French spelling of saut, meaning "to jump." In the 17th century, it was used to describe cataracts, waterfalls, or rapids. 🌊

3/ The name "Sault Ste. Marie" comes from the French phrase Saults de Sainte-Marie, which translates to "Saint Mary's Falls."

2/ But before it was Sault Ste. Marie, it was known as Bawating by the Anishinaabe people, meaning "The Place of the Rapids." A name honoring its natural beauty and significance. 🪶

Sault Ste. Marie History as a thread ⬇️

1/ Did you know Sault Ste. Marie is the oldest city in Michigan? 🗺️ It was founded in 1668, making it over 350 years old!

Hard to imagine the conditions these crews faced while building the International Bridge. The work, the height, the weather- none of it was easy. We’re grateful for the effort that went into creating the bridge we depend on today.

Sault Ste. Marie is full of year-round history. Follow the link for six historic places you can visit in any season!
https://saultstemarie.com/8-historical-sites-in-sault-ste-marie-michigan/

Woolworth’s was once a go-to stop in downtown Sault Ste. Marie. Downtown has changed significantly since then, but does anyone remember shopping here?

Tonight's the night! Stop by Bird’s Eye at 5 for the Under the Radar watch party.

We are almost entering winter in Sault Ste. Marie! What is something you look forward to doing during the winter months?

It's always exciting when the Soo gets the spotlight. Come celebrate the new Under the Radar episode with us at Bird's Eye Outfitters tomorrow night, November 18th, at 5 pm!

The Soo Locks Park is still open! We have until January 15th to take it all in. Have you been to the Soo Locks Park yet this year?

Here's a small sneak peek of what you'll see at the Under the Radar Michigan Pre-Premiere Party next Tuesday evening! Mark your calendars for this can't miss event at Bird's Eye Outfitters on November 18th at 5 p.m. 📅

These views are incoming at Tahquamenon Falls State Park. We can't wait.
Are you ready for winter in the Upper Peninsula?

A beautiful photo of the 806 ft. Hon. James L. Oberstar on the St. Marys River from a while back. She's a modern laker named for a longtime friend of Great Lakes shipping. She’s been in for some repairs recently, so sightings through the Soo Locks might be a little less frequent for now.

Kindness doesn’t have to be big—sometimes it’s just saying hi to someone on the street, holding the door, or checking in on a neighbor.

Happy World Kindness Day ☀️

Under the Radar is back with a new episode featuring Sault Ste. Marie! Catch the premiere of it before it hits the airwaves at Bird's Eye Outfitters this upcoming Tuesday night starting at 5. Read more about it ➡️ https://saultstemarie.com/under-the-radar-returns-for-a-pre-premiere-watch-party/

These photos from the Chippewa County Historical Society document the scene following a mechanical failure of the 1881 lock’s north emptying valve at the St. Marys Falls Canal (U.S. Soo Locks).

Did you know it takes 16 locks to go from Lake Superior to the Atlantic Ocean? This is what allows freighters from across the world to travel the Great Lakes. It's also why many Great Lakes freighters don't travel the oceans. They're too large for many of the passages.

Cool days call for something warm (and maybe a little sweet). Here are six Soo spots perfect for waiting out the weather: https://saultstemarie.com/6-spots-for-coffee-and-sweets-in-the-soo/

We're also honoring the Lee A. Tregurtha today— a Great Lakes veteran. 🚢 🇺🇸

On this Veterans Day, we remember the freighter that went to war and the soldiers she carried. 🇺🇸

#veteransday #freighters #leeatregurtha #greatlakes #service

From all of us here in Sault Ste. Marie, thank you to the men and women who have served our country and protected our freedoms.
We honor you this Veterans Day and every day.

A Reverend by the name of Richard Ingalls prays in his church and holds a memorial service for the twenty-nine men lost. This service becomes an annual service and is mentioned in the song, "The Wreck of the Edmund Fitzgerald" by Gordon Lightfoot.

William Clay Ford arrives at the scene of the wreck.

The first aircraft arrives on the scene from Traverse City, Michigan.

C.G.: "Is it calming down at all, do you think?"
Anderson: "In the bay it is, but I heard a couple of the salties talking up there, and they wish they hadn't gone out."

The USCG, with no available search ships, radios the Anderson requesting assistance.

C.G.: "Anderson, this is Group Soo. What is your present position?"
Anderson: "We're down here, about two miles off Parisienne Island right now... the wind is northwest forty to forty-five miles here in the bay."