Bill Smith, event organizer, instructs runners at the Popeye.  The weather cooperated by holding the rain until after the races (5 and 10k). 

Here are some scenes from last year's race

It's quiet this morning at the Popeye Rock (on the cutoff road between US 41 and Eagle Harbor)... but tomorrow, this is the starting line of the 20th annual Popeye Run.

"Between a Rock and a Great Place"

NOTE:  see George's Eagle Harbor for stats

The sun makes an appearance between scattered showers, and greets July with a bit of color - rainbow over the Douglass Houghton Monument. 

Last year Pasty Central visitors helped to restore this landmark.

A flock of wild Pink Flamingos were spotted today on the hillside in Hancock.  Actually, this flock looks pretty tame.

If we're not mistaken, this is on White Street

Accelerated summer sessions at MTU occasionally call for a field trip.  These future surveyors seem to enjoy time away from the classroom

Hosted by Lake Superior Land Company

Any ideas on the identity of this perspective?  Look at the big picture (same point, aimed more to the left) then look back here.

Hint:  The infamous Pasty Cam strike took place here last year in June.

Answer: Eagle River Bridge

It has been a while since we strolled through the garden at Still Waters.  A year ago we featured a virtual tour.

...and today's big picture takes you down a flowered path.