There are so many intriguing places in North America. It is a continent blessed with a myriad of geographical wonders.
The Miriam and Ira D. Wallach Division of Art, Prints and Photographs: Photography Collection, The New York Public Library. "Pictured Rocks, Lake Superior, Michigan" New York Public Library Digital Collections. From Circa 1907 - 1908. Image ID: 69701
As such, in my opinion, many unique and special places get thoroughly overlooked. I myself had a phase, years ago, when the unique Northwoods of Minnesota and the Upper Peninsula of Michigan captured my attention. Eventually, for whatever reason, this interest faded for many years.
Lionel Pincus and Princess Firyal Map Division, The New York Public Library. "Map of the northern peninsula of Michigan: showing the several districts surveyed and by whom, and on which geological and topographical reports have been made, and returned to the Sur. Genl. of Public Lands N.W. of the Ohio" New York Public Library Digital Collections. From Circa 1850 - 1859 (Questionable). Image ID: 57564746
Recently, in the past few years, I have rediscovered my interest in this area of North America. There is the mighty Lake Superior, the great old growth forests, smaller regional lakes and ponds, rivers, waterfalls, quiet streams, large hills and small mountains. All teaming with wildlife, fish, native trees, plants and flowers.
The Miriam and Ira D. Wallach Division of Art, Prints and Photographs: Photography Collection, The New York Public Library. "Pictured Rocks, Lake Superior, Michigan" New York Public Library Digital Collections. From Circa 1907 - 1908. Image ID: 69702
The ancient rocks and cliffs are there along the shores of Lake Superior and the rock formations are mixed into the forests around it, too. Ancient copper deposits seem to rise up in several places in the broader region, offering forth to humanity a metallic prize, less valuable than silver in monetary terms, yet an indispensable ingredient for humankind nonetheless (copper is very useful, and some of the Great Lakes copper could simply be collected and hammered into useful items).
The Miriam and Ira D. Wallach Division of Art, Prints and Photographs: Photography Collection, The New York Public Library. "Copper for Shipment, Houghton, Mich." New York Public Library Digital Collections. From Circa 1898 - 1931. Image ID: 68598