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Traveling With Minnie: A Superior Day

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We arrived in Ishpeming, Michigan yesterday for a two-night stay on the U.P. That’s short for Upper Peninsula and the folks who live here proudly refer to themselves as Yoopers. Those unlucky enough to live in the lower part of the state below the Mackinac Bridge are, in good fun, referred to as trolls. Why? Well, because we all know that trolls live “under the bridge.”

Another beautiful campsite.

With a full day to fill Sunday, we drove east to the town of Marquette, located on the banks of Lake Superior, the largest of the five Great Lakes.

Gray clouds disappeared as we began our walk along the shoreline of Lake Superior.
Our goal was to walk out to and around Presque Isle Park, an oval-shaped peninsula seen in the distance above.
Surprisingly, the gate restricting access along the breakwater was open. A small sign warned of the dangers of high surf, but not to keep out. We did not see anyone daring enough to walk out beyond the shore.
A roadside path led us 2.2 miles around the perimeter of the park, through woods and along cliff tops, with gorgeous views at every turn.

Tomorrow we will continue east and set up camp at Straits State Park on the north side of the Mackinac Bridge. I guess we’ll see for ourselves if there are any trolls under that bridge!

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4 responses to “Traveling With Minnie: A Superior Day”

  1. Silva Avatar
    Silva

    Sue, are you guys going to go to Mackinac Island. That is very interesting, but not the easiest to access. Esp with a trailer and truck. You’d have to leave them. We stayed at the Grand Hotel a couple years ago. What an experience, but we headed West thru the UP and you are headed East. Love your pictures.

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      carryoncouple.com

      We are going over today. Camping at Straits State Park, practically under the bridge and beautiful…although some road noise. Should be a pretty day for us.

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  2. Jonno Avatar
    Jonno

    What a fabulous location to stay, those views of the lake are amazing. You never get fed of those do you? Always wanted to visit Mackinac Island, have a great time.

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      carryoncouple.com

      Thank you…I hope things are opening up for you!

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