A beautiful cold day at the Soo Locks, Sault Ste. Marie, Michigan! The Walter J McCarthy Jr on the left. Alpena on the right. The Walter J McCarthy Jr: transports low-sulfur western coal from Superior, Wisconsin to Detroit Edison's St. Clair and Monroe, Michigan power plants. The Alpena: is the oldest working freighter on Michigan's Great Lakes. The ship was built in 1942 and still carries cement to and from Alpena in northern Michigan. Watch Livestreaming 24/7 https://www.youtube.com/live/m7ecr

Take in the sights and sounds of mammoth lake freighters and distinctive vessels at the Soo Locks - Prepare to be amazed as you witness the engineering marvel that connects the Great Lakes! 🌊⚓ | I Love Sault Ste. Marie, Michigan

Experience an exciting sightseeing tour through the famous Soo Locks, the world’s largest locking system. You will actually ride through the Soo Locks and cruise alongside giant lake and ocean ships. Inside the Soo Locks your boat will ride the water as it is raised 21' straight up, to the level of Lake Superior. Witness the large freighters up close! Plan your trip soon! | I Love Sault Ste. Marie, Michigan

A guided kayaking trip with Bird's Eye Outfitters through the locks is one of the most up-close and personal ways to see the locks! | I Love Sault Ste. Marie, Michigan

Nicknamed the "Linchpin of the Great Lakes," this engineering marvel connects Lake Superior and Lake Huron. | MLive.com

The Soo Locks are open for the season! #saultstemarie #freighter #soolocks | MI Playground