We’d “done” the Upper Peninsula of Michigan before, but that was 20 years ago and, my, we’ve slept many times since then. It definitely seemed like it was time to refresh our memories. There was also one thing I had really wanted to do while we were up that way -taking the Picture Rocks Cruise – but the weather was not at all cooperative during our time there. So this seemed like the perfect time to finish out that little bit of tourist history and get that boat ride under our belt. So, after we bid our dear family in Muskegon good-bye, we headed north with the Mackinac Bridge in our sites!
We spent just two days traveling across the UP, but still managed to fit in some beautiful scenery and fun stops. Our first stop was the Kitch-iti-kipi (The Big Spring), a little hidden gem along the way. As the largest natural spring in Michigan, it was very interesting and well worth the stop.
We rode the manually operated ferry to the other side,
and marveled at the crystal clear water and the ability to see those thousands of gallons of water entering the spring!
Our next stop was a little hike to Wagner Falls, which was lovely and well within our 20 years older, hiking regimen.
By the end of the day we were up in Munising, and anticipating our sunset Pictured Rocks cruise!
We were not alone!! But the weather was perfect, the boat ride was smooth, and the rock formations fabulous!
Here’s a little slide show of some of the pictures I took-
We so glad we took the time to revisit the Upper Peninsula – it was well worth the extra days and extra miles! Here are a couple of links from our visit there in 2005 –
Pictures from the UP
Another Day in the UP
and
Camping on Lake Superior –
There have been many changes in the last 20 years – but maybe the most noticeable are the changes in us!
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Who are those kids on the left???
Next up – Wisconsin!
Thanks for stopping by!
PS – Real time Update – We’ve arrive HOME!!!
There are still more travel stories to share, but we’re so thankful for a safe return to our Little Lindale House!