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Still say ‘could be worse’
January 23, 2026 at 7:02 PM
Still say ‘could be worse’
Still complain (it’s tradition)
January 23, 2026 at 7:02 PM
Still complain (it’s tradition)
Still go outside
*but with ✨another layer ✨*
*but with ✨another layer ✨*
January 23, 2026 at 7:02 PM
Still go outside
*but with ✨another layer ✨*
*but with ✨another layer ✨*
7/ Word travels fast, so when they do show, you'll know.
Follow this link for the best viewing places in the Eastern Upper Peninsula.
https://bit.ly/saultnorthernlights
Follow this link for the best viewing places in the Eastern Upper Peninsula.
https://bit.ly/saultnorthernlights
January 20, 2026 at 10:02 PM
7/ Word travels fast, so when they do show, you'll know.
Follow this link for the best viewing places in the Eastern Upper Peninsula.
https://bit.ly/saultnorthernlights
Follow this link for the best viewing places in the Eastern Upper Peninsula.
https://bit.ly/saultnorthernlights
6/ Even when the lights don’t appear, you’re left with stars, still air, and the kind of quiet that only comes at night up here.
January 20, 2026 at 10:02 PM
6/ Even when the lights don’t appear, you’re left with stars, still air, and the kind of quiet that only comes at night up here.
5/ Your best bet? Clear skies, low light, and a little patience. The shoreline and open views help.
January 20, 2026 at 10:02 PM
5/ Your best bet? Clear skies, low light, and a little patience. The shoreline and open views help.
4/ Some nights they’re bold. Other nights they’re faint and quiet, more of a glow than a show.
January 20, 2026 at 10:02 PM
4/ Some nights they’re bold. Other nights they’re faint and quiet, more of a glow than a show.
3/ They’re caused by solar storms interacting with Earth’s atmosphere, lighting up the sky in soft greens, purples, and pinks.
January 20, 2026 at 10:02 PM
3/ They’re caused by solar storms interacting with Earth’s atmosphere, lighting up the sky in soft greens, purples, and pinks.
2/ The Soo’s northern latitude and darker skies give us a chance to catch the aurora on clear, active nights.
January 20, 2026 at 10:02 PM
2/ The Soo’s northern latitude and darker skies give us a chance to catch the aurora on clear, active nights.
7/ When the Locks reopen in the spring, they’re refreshed, tested, and ready to keep the Soo moving once again 🚢
January 13, 2026 at 9:03 PM
7/ When the Locks reopen in the spring, they’re refreshed, tested, and ready to keep the Soo moving once again 🚢
6/ Think of it as an annual reset. The Locks rest, crews work, and everything gets ready for another busy season.
January 13, 2026 at 9:03 PM
6/ Think of it as an annual reset. The Locks rest, crews work, and everything gets ready for another busy season.
5/ Winter also brings ice, shifting water, and colder conditions. This makes it safer to pause traffic while the river changes.
January 13, 2026 at 9:03 PM
5/ Winter also brings ice, shifting water, and colder conditions. This makes it safer to pause traffic while the river changes.
4/ Crews inspect gates, repair concrete, service valves, and check systems that move millions of tons of cargo each year.
January 13, 2026 at 9:03 PM
4/ Crews inspect gates, repair concrete, service valves, and check systems that move millions of tons of cargo each year.
3/ During the shipping season, the Locks run nearly nonstop. Once traffic pauses, maintenance can finally begin.
January 13, 2026 at 9:03 PM
3/ During the shipping season, the Locks run nearly nonstop. Once traffic pauses, maintenance can finally begin.