Naubinway,MI - Petoskey,MI (74 miles)
What a beautiful ride! The Upper Peninsula is stunning. The water of Lake Michigan was the most vibrant shade of aqua and it finally decided to warn up.
We got a ride across the Mackenaw Bridge from the bridge authority, which ended up being rather cool. We talked with the guy who drove us across about all the things he does on a regular basis: transport cyclists, drive scared drivers across, help with flat tires and other emergency situations, etc.
Once we got to the main land we weaved along the shore a bit then headed more inland to Petoskey. Man did it get hilly! All the different glacier formations are cool, yay science, but it makes biking difficult.
Petoskey is a beautiful town. The road in is lined with one hundred year old houses, perfectly preserved. And there is a bike trail that runs along Lake Michigan.
At the city campground we met Theresa and Rick. There was some confusion as to weither or not there were still sites available. So they let us put our tent on their site. What incredible people! Plus they enjoy the same outdoor activities we do (hiking, biking,kayaking,etc) so we swapped stories and spent the evening by the fire with them and their friends. I keep saying it, but meeting people along the way has really made this trip.
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