Monday, August 9, 2010

Michigan UP

8/6/10 – 8/9/10

4 days, 3 states, 1,200 miles

Day 1: Chicago- Munising (365 miles)

Day 2: Munising  - Copper Harbor - Hancock (265 miles)

Day 3: Hancock - Shawano (295 miles)

Day 4: Shawano - Chicago (260 miles)

Hiawatha National Forest.

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Lake Superior.  

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Great Sand Bay, somewhere between Eagle River and Eagle Harbor.

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I was finally able to test the speed limit of my scooter on this trip.  109 mph. 

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Hancock, MI.

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Parking meters are installed close to the buildings, not the curb.  A local confirmed our guess that it has something to do with snow removal.

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The last remnant of the long-gone mining industry.

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The Outpost Cafe in Presque Isle, WI.

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This was listed in the menu as Two French toasts. 

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I’m half-way through, and I’m still smiling.  This French toast is out of this world.

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Howard didn’t complain about his pancakes either.

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Flamingo’s restaurant in Shawano serves the best fruit salad I’ve ever tasted. 

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