MIchigan

Fayette, MI

Lake Michigan, MIchigan, The Great Loop

We switched sides! Once on Lake Michigan, boaters have two options to get to Chicago. One route takes the east side of Lake Michigan, exploring the west shore of Michigan; the other is the west side of the lake, exploring the east short of Wisconsin. Both sides have much to offer, but they are different in flavor. Michigan is more touristy with safe harbors and cute little towns every 30 or so miles. Wisconsin has a mix or remote stops in park like settings, big cities and some cute little towns.

Charlevoix, MI

Lake Michigan, MIchigan, The Great Loop

We only stayed one day in this quaint, little town but we hit it hard!

Petosky, MI

Lake Michigan, MIchigan, The Great Loop

We had a great four days playing tourist in Upper Michigan!

Mackinac Island, MI

Lake Michigan, MIchigan, The Great Loop

Mackinac Island will rank high on our favorite stops list, if for the only reason being it’s uniqueness. Beautiful, historic Mackinac Island sits on Lake Huron between Michigan’s upper and lower peninsulas and is world famous for its homemade fudge and poop smell. Mackinac Island State Park is filled with trails, woods and limestone covering most of the island. The island combines natural beauty, rich history, top notch architecture, award-winning gardens, and very good restaurants and shops. But, the most interesting feature is NO cars are allowed on the island. The only transportation is horse drawn carriages/wagon (hence the poop smell) and bikes.

Back in the USA

Canada, MIchigan, The Great Loop

Canada far exceeded any of our thoughts and expectations! After 8 weeks of cruising in Canada, we are back in the USA! Three Sons managed 94 locks and 900 Nautical Miles in Canada while visiting 37 different places in both Ontario and Quebec!