Back to the Lower Peninsula (of Michigan)

We re-crossed the Mackinac Bridge heading south with our date with destiny; the Michigan vs Wisconsin football game this coming Saturday at the Big House.  Our first night's stop was at Wilderness State Park, just west of the bridge.

Then on to Petoskey State Park for three more days.  We were last here when our daughter Becky got a bath in the motel's sink...so that makes our return about 40 years later.  This state park is right on Little Traverse Bay and there is a swimming beach.  Too late in the season for a dip?





We did check out the quaint town of Petoskey, shopping many of the "made in Michigan"  gift shops.

Our visit's highlight was a 24 mile bike ride on the Little Traverse Wheelway.  We were able to hop on the trail directly from our campground and bike along the bay.  A nice sunny day with all of the trees in their fall colors.  We did stop early into this bike ride at Kilwin's for a fabulous milk shake, and a caramel apple to go --  Our extra energy boost!



On our return bike trip to our RV, we passed a stand selling famous Traverse City, Michigan sweet cherries.  Darn it, we got here too late; about 4 months too late.

Here's Ruthie at our biking lunch stop