mama duck and ducklings in bay city state park on Michigan's sunrise shores in

Day 223 – The Scenic Sunrise Shore – Part 2

Day 223 of Year Long Road Trip Along America’s Scenic Byways

Huron National Forest

Petey and I left Harrisville State Park this morning and spent most the day driving. Along the way, we got in a few stops as we continued south down Michigan’s Sunrise Shore.  When we arrived in Oscoda, we took a 40 mile roundtrip scenic drive through the Huron National Forest along Au Sable River.  In route, we pulled out at an overlook, took the stairs to the river’s edge to test the waters, and picked a few wild raspberries on our way back to VANilla.

ON THE ROAD AGAIN!
mackinac island historic downtown

Day 222 – The Scenic Sunrise Shore

Day 222 of Year Long Road Trip Along America’s Scenic Byways

This morning Petey and I began our tour along Michigan’s Sunrise Shore. Our day started in Mackinaw City where we boarded the 8:30 ferry to Mackinac (Mak-in-aw) Island.  The double-decker catamaran whisked us across Lake Huron in 18 minutes or less on a calm, clear day. 

Mackinac Island

We disembarked into a land of pedestrians, cyclists, and horse drawn carriages…no cars are allowed.  Even the island’s garbage truck is a giant wood cart pulled by horses.  For a brief moment I thought what a nice way to live…no noise, no exhaust fumes, and naturally exercising to get around.  Then I thought of the snow, the rain, and running late. I wander what the islanders do, especially in the winter.  Perhaps snow mobiles are allowed.

ON THE ROAD AGAIN!