Little Toot 2 - The Next Generation

Kitch-iti-kipi (Big Springs) Jul 23, 2011

Kitch-iti-kipi Aug 22, 2011 "One of the Upper Peninsula's major attractions, Kitch-iti-kipi or "The Big Spring" is two hundred feet across and forty feet deep. Over 10,000 gallons a minute gush from many fissures in underlying limestone, the flow continuing throughout the year at a constant 45 degree temperature so the spring never freezes and can be enjoyed any season of the year." That was taken from the Palm Book State Park information about the Springs. To Carol and I it was a magical place. When you first see the Springs through the trees the first impression is "That color isn't real." Then you find out that the color comes from the mineral encrusted trees and branches which have fallen and sunk into the Springs. This water is as clear as glass and fish swim through it as if they are floating in air. We almost didn't come here but in the end it turns out to be one of those really impressive things you stumble upon sometimes almost by accident.

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