September 14, 2014

Looking Back

It is that time of year, time to head north.  The temperatures are falling and Mother Nature has started to paint the landscape.

Lake Medora, Keweenaw Peninsula, MI
September 26, 2010

The title of our blog this year,” Thumbs Up”, tells a lot about where we are headed. Michigan is a beautiful state and few people know much about the Upper Peninsula (UP). Some maps of the United States have been published without the UP of Michigan on them.  It is bordered by Lake Superior, Lake Michigan, Lake Huron and the state of Wisconsin. It has hundreds of natural lakes, dozens of waterfalls, beautiful beaches, many lighthouses, and great food.  People living in this area of the state, north of the Mackinaw Bridge, are referred to as “Yoopers”. People living south of the bridge are called “Trolls”. 

White Fish Point Sunset
September 19, 2009

The other part of our title, Thumbs, refers to the right side of the lower part of the state. Hold your left hand in front of you, fingers together, with the palm facing away from you and note the position of your thumb. This is the “Thumb” of Michigan. It is entirely bordered by Lake Huron.  This area is sparsely populated, with small towns and amazing sunrises. Port Huron is located at the bottom of the thumb on the headwaters of the St Clair River which flows into Lake St Clair.

Lake of the Clouds Mountain Range
September 28, 2009

 

The Great Lakes contain 54% by volume of the world’s fresh water.

Seul Choix Point Lighthouse
September 30, 2010

Our journey will start on September 17 with our first stop in Jeffersonville, OH.  We invite you to ride along with us on this journey and enjoy the sights.

T & C