2023 Travel WI, MN, MI

Putting together some travel plans for 2023. Later in the year we will be back in Northwestern, MI.
Early Summer though after we spend some time visiting Family in WI, thought we would check out MN.
Split Rock State Park, Grand Marais, Grand Portage for two weeks and Isle Royale as a day trip.
Then Door County for a week.
Here are some stock photos.

 

Interested to hear how Isle Royale is! Make sure to post a few pictures of that!

Haven't been camping in Door County since before covid but did a day trip last year. Stopped at Lautenbach's Orchard for some cherry salsa, Door County Brewing Company for a drink (the cherry ale was good but very sweet), and lunch.

 

We were in Door County last year. Think that's where we picked up the Wuhan Virus. Spent the next few days tested positive and isolated in Manistique, MI at a Campground there. Going back this year to DC the week after Memorial Weekend. Great orchards. Lots of wineries now that have developed over the years. I grew up in SW MI and we would go to Door County and go SCUBA wreck diving. Lots of well preserved wrecks due to cold, fresh water.

Isle Royal. Looking forward to visiting. Will definitely take and post photo's.
We could have made the trip from Copper Harbor last year but with the transit time roundtrip, it doesn't leave much time on the Island. Grand Marais or Grand Portage is a much shorter distance to transit.

 

Made some reservations at the Split Rock State Park and Grand Marais, MN as people are making plans and things were starting to slowly get active and fill.

 

Shell Lake Campground, Shell Lake, WI.
Day visit to Spooner, WI.

 

Next up. 3 days at Split Rock Lighthouse State Park. Shipwreck Creek Campground. This Campground has been totally worked over. New bathouse facility.
Day trip to Gooseberry Falls. First night in the mid 30s.

 

Gooseberry Falls, Ilgen Falls.
Betty's Pies. Damn good, including pasties.

 

Now in Grand Marais, MN.
Municipal Campground and Marina.
Campsite with view of the Bay.
Lots to do in this area.

 

Two more Falls today in two State Parks.
The High Falls a few hundred yards from the Canadian Border. Both running hard.
Boats are running every other day out of Grand Portage to Isle Royal.

 

Looking forward to your Isle Royale update and the pictures!

 

Today we traveled the length of the Gunflint Trail.
Grand Marais to the End of the line.
Visited two Lodges, had the best Walleye Bisque ever.
Saw a moose and .
Very unique, historical, geographic area.
39 degrees tonight.

 

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It's really incredible that for over 200 years spanning 3 centuries trade was developed and carried on in this area and fashion. A great deal due to a rodent.

 

Unfortunately we won't get to Isle Royal this trip. Boats aren't running for day trips yet. We're too early for the tourist Season.
There are trips available but require over night stay.
This about wraps up the exploration of Grand Marais, Grand Portage and Boundry Waters area.
Back to Madison and Family matters.
Well be on the Door County Peninsula next for a week with "camping" friends.

 

We made a day trip up to Door County last weekend. Egg Harbor, Fish Creek, over to Baileys Harbor, and then back down. Stopped at Lautenbach's Orchard, visited with some friends, went out for lunch, and stopped at Door Peninsula Brewing Company.

 

We will be there Monday for a week.
Sounds like you had a good time.
Looking forward to some cooler weather.

 

Awesome photos! We’re taking a Michigan trip soon and will be going to Isle Royale. Between the ferry schedule and the openings at the lodge, we’re only spending one night there. Better than nothing I guess.

 

Make sure you post up some photos and a report for us!

I am hoping to make a solo trip there in 2025? (along with Copper Harbor and the Keweenaw Peninsula) Planning on spending a few nights backpacking on the North side of the island and will be looking for info/suggestions!

 

Had a great time with friends on Door County Peninsula. 8 days.
Day trip boat cruise.
Al Johnsons Restaurant roofing of the Goat festival.


















Festival goers in goat gear.