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Old Aug 9, 2018 | 10:27 PM
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Originally Posted by Mikes145
It has been added to my list. It looks like we can catch H-58 in Munising, see the pictured rocks, and then head back south in Grand Marais on 77? Then maybe we'll hit 28 over to the soo.
Heading east on M-28 about 1.5 miles past the traffic light at M-123 pull in to the Clarke Motel for peek ... You'll be glad you did
 
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Old Aug 9, 2018 | 10:45 PM
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Here's one of my posts from 2013.

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Went through the UP again. If you like Cinnamon rolls you have to stop at Jack's Restaurant in Rapid River. Huge, fresh out of the oven for $3.40. We were there about 9 a.m. and they were fresh out of the oven.
 
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Old Aug 10, 2018 | 08:00 AM
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Originally Posted by Lude-a-tick
If you can make the bridge in 4 hrs, Manistique is another 1 1/2 hrs west of St. Ignace on US 2, but it depends on what you want to see and do in Straights area. I would suggest checking out Porcupine Mt/Lake of the Clouds, better roads than Brockway Mt. As stated by others H-58 is a must do, Check out Miners Castle just outside Munising.


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If we can leave earlier on Monday, we could ride further west on US-2 to stop for the night. You mentioned Manistique, anything worth stopping there for?
 
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Old Aug 10, 2018 | 08:22 AM
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Really the only town of size between St. Ignace and Escanaba with more than one motel to choose from. Marley’s is a good stop for food and drink. Escanaba is about 50 miles to the west.
 
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Old Aug 13, 2018 | 08:30 PM
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Originally Posted by Ron750
Here's one of my posts from 2013.
I just gained 10 lbs looking at that!!!!
 
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Old Aug 13, 2018 | 08:33 PM
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Made it to Escanaba a bit ago. Good weather and traffic all the way. Tomorrow headed to Copper Harbor with sightseeing along the way.
 
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Old Aug 13, 2018 | 08:41 PM
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Originally Posted by Mikes145
Made it to Escanaba a bit ago. Good weather and traffic all the way. Tomorrow headed to Copper Harbor with sightseeing along the way.
Take the highway that follows the coast out of Eagle Harbor (forget the number) Awesome road with great views both directions! The one up the middle is a good motorcycle road but sucks if traffic is bad. Almost nowhere to pass if you get caught behind a slow mover.
 
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Old Aug 15, 2018 | 10:59 PM
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In the soo now. Coming home tomorrow. Saw a lot of good sights.
 
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Glad to hear, have a safe ride back.
 
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Old Aug 16, 2018 | 07:14 AM
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A few more photos. I highly recommend the u.p. to anyone who hasn't been before.
 
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