Michigan UP things to do?

All good, keep 'em coming :)

Dick_B wrote:
How about a boat ride thru the Soo locks which, as I remember, allows one to disembark on the Canadian side for awhile. Why would the locks be protected by US troops during the 2nd World War?

We did the Locks dinner cruise about a month ago which was cool but we did not get off the boat in Canada but did go in Canadian waters and then back thru the Canadian lock.

The locks had troops stationed there during the war to protect from sabotage as so much iron ore and such came thru there. No locks meant boats had no way to get thru. Thats how I understand it. They have armed security there now to get inside the visitor center.

Dan

How about a boat ride thru the Soo locks which, as I remember, allows one to disembark on the Canadian side for awhile. Why would the locks be protected by US troops during the 2nd World War?

You might want to stop at Kitch-iti-kipi (big springs) at Palms Book State Park near Manistique on Indian Lake. It's right on your way.

There is hiking, biking and fishing all over the UP.

Was just up there last week, and I think a stop at Iroquois Point Lighthouse is worthwhile, especially if making the drive between Soo and Whitefish point.

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I can't help you on the hiking, biking and fishing


I don't know how you will get there from London (wife has family there), but however you cross, try to plan a stop at Saulte Saint Marie. There are two good campgrounds in town a bike it the way to get around.

As soon as you can, get to the locks visitor center and see when the next ship is due through. Plan to watch them flush at least one. Also in town are the museum ship Valley Camp and the River of History Museum (close Sundays) the ticket may include the tower. Don't pay extra for it.

From there go up through Paradise to the Whitefish Point Museum. (I liked what I saw, but can't go there again. I lost friends on the Fitz and it still hurts.) The boys should love it. Parking a rig is kind of tough some times, I have been told.

You have Tahquamenon in the plan, that is good. Do both. Munising Falls is fun, and a pretty good walk to get to see it. We have always managed to not be able to do the boat tour of the Pictured Rocks.

On the road west of Marquette is the Iron Museum. It was small, but interesting.

About then we have already blown by the route to the Garden Peninsula (where Fayette SP is) and I am not sure how much father afield you will want to go.

Matt