| We would like to dedicate this page to our friends and sponsors. Just like the people of northern Michigan the businesses they run are friendly, courteous, dedicated and professional. Most of these establishments are located in the beautiful city of Sault Ste. Marie. |

| World Famous Antlers Restaurant 804 E. Portage Ave. Sault Ste. Marie |
| Owner - Operator Walt Kinney |

| While visiting our beautiful city be sure to stop in and see our friends at the Soo Locks Visitors Center. Here you can check on traffic schedules to watch for your favorite ship to pass through. A great place to enjoy the videos, music, artifacts, Lock models and pictures of our Famous Soo Locks ! All this just a few steps away from the MacArthur Lock, and just across the street from some of the most unique gift shops in northern Michigan. www.soolocksvisitorscenter.com |

| Portage Ave. Pantry - 1098 E Portage Ave. Sault Ste. Marie All your quick stop needs - with friendly servce - year round ! |
| Ed's Bay View Store located on the very scenic Sugar Island. A great place for your grocery needs as well as unique gifts and souvenirs. Also carries a wide supply of bait, tackle, and hunting gear to help you land the big one ! |


| We would like to take this chance to recognize not only a close personal friend but a very talented illustrator and tattoo artist. Barry Lyon and his special talents are a much sought after item both nationally and internationally. Recently asked to participate in a special memorial ceremony for our fallen brothers and sisters of 9-11 by CNN ! You can meet Barry and see some samples of his craft on his website. |


| For a very unique experience visit our friends at the Soo Locks Boat Tours. They offer a guided tour of both the American Locks and the Canadian locks. During their tour you will actually lock up through one of the American Locks and back down through the Canadian Lock. They also offer many specialty cruises such as Lighthouse Tours, Dinner Cruise, Company and Convention Cruise, Wedding Cruise, and Friend or Family Reunion Cruise just to name a few. For more information visit our friends by clicking on the link below. |



| For the absolute number one Great Lakes shipping site on the net please visit our friends at www.boatnerd.com Here you will find an extensive photo collection of vessels of all kinds. They also offer vessel passage news, as well as great articles and links all relating to the Great Lakes Shipping community. |



| Visit our good friend Louanne Poisson at soolocaldirectory.com a site that is quickly becoming your best destination for up-to-date business and community information for Greater Sault Ste Marie, MI. Browse local businesses by category or alphabetically. Submissions to her interactive community pages are FREE |


| For the absolute finest casual Italian dining experience , visit our friends at Ang-Gio's Restaurant. Select from their wide variety of classic dishes as well as their famous house specialties. Conveniently located in the Soo Plaza at 3350 I-75 Business Spur. Take a ride south across our beautiful Eastern U.P. and visit their location in the friendly small town atmosphere of Cedarville. Ang-Gio's is also proud to announce their new location at the west end of the Soo Locks on Portage Ave. |



| Looking for the ultimate café experience ? Then you want to visit our friends at Cup of the Day ! Voted the best coffee house and sandwiches in the Eastern Upper Peninsula ! A great place to meet friends and associates, or just relax and enjoy the best cup of coffee you have ever had ! And of course you'll want to try one of their famous specialty sandwiches. To see the great selection listed on the menu, or what irresistible special of the day awaits you,simply click on link below...and enjoy. |


| Visit our friends at the popular Corps of Engineers Visitor Center that is free and open to the public year-round right on Lake Superior by ship canal and Aerial Bridge, offering exhibits and free programs on Twin Ports history, Soo Locks, lighthouses, ships, shipping, shipwrecks and Lewis and Clark Bicentennial. " Mariners Compass Rose" program for Girls Scouts, Special 1905 MATAAFA Storm and Aerial Bridge centennial programs. |


| The best in Mackinac and Mackinaw area tourist, travel, hotel, camping, restaurants, attractions and more! |
| For another great collection of photos and shipping related articles, Visit our good friend Dick at.... |


| Join our friends at Crewmember. Check out the great online collection of gifts, books, videos, clothes , models and more....... at. |


| This page under construction please check back soon. Many more friends and neighbors to be added ! |




