The sea caves are not the only attraction available this winter due to the ice on Lake Superior. There is nothing attractive about this structure which was built by Harvey Whitney in as a sand and gravel hopper. He was hoping to provide the materials for an outer harbor breakwater. Alas, no such plans materialized and it was abandoned in In summer time the cement edifice does provide a certain tourist attraction.
It has great allure for teenagers wishing to show off their cold-water swimming, climbing and diving prowess. The result is quite a spectacle for those of us who prefer to remain safely rooted to the shore.
Lithe young bodies seem to show up in all available openings, and manage to clamber up to the tops of the walls, which are open to the sky. From there they fling themselves into the frigid waters below. Why not wander out and have a look?
So I did. Even though the ice was thick, the slush on top made me a tad queasy, and I am certain I looked every bit the old lady as a carefully picked my way across the slippery ice. The inside turned out to be every bit as ugly as the outside. Even the ice formations on the foundations did little to enhance its visual appeal.
I could hear children crawling through the cavities of the building, squealing with delight, and envied their greater sense of adventure. Some things will remain a mystery. For me the more intriguing aspects were the views I could get through the windows.
