Category Archives: Michigan

Fatal Fall at Lake of the Woods Escarpment in Michigan’s Porcupine Mountains

Posted on 10/31/2005 by roger

The Ironwood Daily reports Joseph Westbrook died after falling 150 feet from the Lake of the Clouds Escarpment in Michigan’s Porcupine Mountains. He had been reported missing on Oct. 4 but was found on Oct. 23.

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30 Foot Fatal Fall at Canyon Falls, Michigan

Posted on 9/19/2005 by roger

WLNS reports Debra Murray fell 30 feet while hiking in Canyon Falls Park in Baraga County in Michigan.

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Curwood Inches Up on Arvon in Vertcon Ranking

Posted on 1/18/2005 by roger

In calculating the datum shift from the NGVD 29 to NAVD 88, I notice that Mount Curwood is closer in height to Mount Arvon using the new data. Mount Curwood at 1,978 feet had long been considered the Michigan highpoint … Continue reading →

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Helicopter Rescue of Hiker At Grand Marais, Michigan

Posted on 11/23/2004 by roger

Helicopter Rescue of Hiker At Grand Marais, Michigan

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