Cheboygan is an awesome place to visit! We made some new friends and explored the town on our scooters. It’s so convenient that everything is within walking distance. Usually, when we’re in this area, we always end up staying in Duncan Bay, which is a lovely place in its own right.

This area is incredibly charming. From our boat slip, we can see the Marina and the lighthouse, which are just a short distance away. The beach and playground are conveniently located together, making it a paradise for young children.

So, we decided to take a walk along the end of the lighthouse breakwater since the lighthouse was closer to the shore. At the end, there’s a flashing red light buoy to make sure other boats and big ships don’t accidentally hit the breakwater at night. There was a pontoon boat fishing near the break wall. I don’t think they caught anything. As we got closer to the end, you could see little crab claws on the ground. I think other fishermen were using them as bait.

Wow, that vibrant mural on the bathhouse is a real eye-catcher!

Bryce climbed up this massive play ramp, which led to a slide. It was certainly a large ramp! I can imagine children would love playing here.

Cheboygan Dam, a timber crib earth dam in Cheboygan, Michigan, is mostly built for hydroelectric power. It’s on the Cheboygan River and was designed and built in 1922. The Michigan Department of Natural Resources owns it now. The water was flowing swiftly.

The dam spillway has a maximum discharge capacity of 7,640 cubic feet per second, which is equivalent to 216 cubic meters per second.

Have you heard of the Soo Locks in Michigan’s Upper Peninsula? Well, guess what? There are also locks in the Northern Lower Peninsula, called the Cheboygan River Locks. And get this, there’s a lock called “The Little Lock That Can” that’s a real gem! It helps thousands of boaters each year get to and from Lake Huron to about 45 miles inland. The Cheboygan River Lock can fit boats up to 16 feet wide and 75 feet long, leaving just a tiny bit of space on either side.

Dan and Gena have successfully completed their second Great Loop. We met them on their 45-foot Bayliner for dinner. Dan skillfully grilled some delicious food, while Gena prepared a homemade potato salad. The entire dinner was an absolute delight. We can’t thank you enough for your warm hospitality and great conversation!

Dan and Gena introduced us to Michel and Peter, who joined us for dinner. They’re on their first Great Loop; they’re from Texas and came here to buy their boat. They’re hoping to start the loop within the next two weeks.

Guess what? Dan and Gena invited us to join them at the “The Queens Head Theater”! Julieanne and her one-man band were absolutely amazing, and it was worth the walk into town. If you ever find yourself in Cheboygan, you absolutely must check out the Crown on Main Street. It’s like a one-stop shop for all your shopping needs, with multiple stores under one roof. And guess what? It’s all owned by the same lovely couple! It’s truly an amazing experience.

Well, we had planned to leave today and head up to Mackinaw City, but we overslept because we didn’t go to bed until 3 am. Consequently, we lacked motivation and decided to stay an extra day. To pass the time, we took a dinghy ride down the river to observe the local activities. On the other side of this bridge is the City Marina. We were in a dinghy, so we didn’t have to wait for the bridge to open.

Every few hours you hear a women voice coming down the river on a microphone.

Have you heard of Bois Blanc Island? There’s this cool lighthouse on the north end of the island. It’s a two-story, light-brick lighthouse that’s a landmark for a shoal that sticks out into northern Lake Huron. You can get there by ferry from Cheboygan to the island through Plaunt Transportation. Sadly, we couldn’t make it to Bois Blanc Island, but we’re hoping to visit it someday! 

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