Michigan is home to 40 active commercial ports which handle 51.7 million tons of cargo annually. Many, like Port Huron, can be viewed in person or via livestream.
On October 24, 1901, her 63rd birthday, she was the first person to get in a barrel and plummet over the falls and survive. After being found, Taylor was conscious and except for a small gash on her head, was not harmed seriously in the stunt.
There are some spots that are truly breathtaking, and if you've never planned a trip to the upper peninsula, make sure you're comfortable with long drives.
Finding something pithy or profound to say about a photo like this is difficult. The power of nature is a fine line between beautiful and, at times, ugly.