Day’s distance: 134 miles Total trip distance so far: 3,538 miles The day’s temperature ranged from the mid 70’s to the low 90’s and it was very humid. Forecasts called for strong thunderstorms and winds this afternoon and evening, so I planned a short day. It turned out that my motel was only two blocks from the Mather Park Gate. I couldn’t resist taking a … Continue reading Northern States Tour – Day 14

Day’s distance: 301 miles Total trip distance so far: 3,404 miles The day started in the mid 60’s and the high was 84. Mostly sunny throughout the day, winds were light and the humidity moderate. Michigan has the prettiest rest areas. I stopped here to take a photo of the lake, but the farmland was just as pretty. I grabbed a photo of the White … Continue reading Northern States Tour – Day 13

Day’s distance: 288 miles Total trip distance: 3,103 miles The temperatures started in the mid 60’s and ended up in the low 80’s. It was humid and misty this morning. By the afternoon, it was humid and mostly sunny. I found some really nice coffee at State Street Coffee Company, in Cheboygan, this morning after leaving Mackinaw City just after 8am. The route today followed … Continue reading Northern States Tour – Day 12

Day’s distance: 0 miles (DAY OFF) Total trip distance so far: 2,815 miles Today was another day off the bike. Yesterday, the predicted weather for my destination was pretty gloomy so I stayed put. I will be taking off tomorrow, headed for Port Austin, MI. I walked around town again today, but didn’t wander too far. I met two other bikers this morning at the … Continue reading Northern States Tour – Day 11

Day’s distance: 0 miles (DAY OFF) Total trip distance: 2,815 miles After catching up with the blog and doing some work, I walked around Mackinaw City, ducking into various shops and under eaves during the frequent showers. Technically a village, Mackinaw City is located at the northern tip of Michigan’s lower pennisula, at the Straight of Mackinac, between Lake Michigan and Lake Huron. According to … Continue reading Northern States Tour – Day 10

Day’s distance: 327 miles Total trip distance so far: 2,815 miles It was about 58 and windy in the morning, and I knew there was rain coming so I got an early start, leaving the campground just about sunrise. One of the rangers told me about a scenic vantage point part way up Brockaway Mountain Drive, so I traveled there first thing. Here is the … Continue reading Northern States Tour – Day 9

Day’s distance: 300 miles Total trip distance so far: 2,488 miles The weather remained pleasant, temperatures in the 70’s and winds light with the occasional gust. Skies were partly cloudy. I grabbed a morning photo from the marina inside the campground before leaving. I followed the southern shore of Lake Superior along Hwy 13, a pleasant two lane highway. It passed through one small town … Continue reading Northern States Tour – Day 8