Trout Lake, Michigan…..I’ll be back.
MeltdownWhile on vacation last week, I thought I'd take a trip somewhere I've never been.....to the upper peninsula. When my kids played hockey, they played in Mackinaw city and whatnot, but I've never really been to the U.P..
That changed as I stayed at the Birch Lodge in Trout Lake. Blink, and you miss it that little town. My kind of place! So quiet, too. The nightly fire was soooo quiet. Yes, I'd highly suggest staying at the Birch Lodge.
As far as the trip, I loved it! I wasn't crazy about the gas prices up there - all over $4 a gallon, or the lack of "good" food. I think I gained 5 lbs eating pasties, which were delicious by the way! I probably put about 70 miles on my bicycle. Not bad, but not great. I mean, I was on vacation after all.
Here's some pictures of my trip up north.
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MeltdownI stayed at the Birch Lodge in Trout Lake.
MeltdownThis place was magnificent! The owners are always onsite and ready to help you with anything....as was the dog, Jack.
MeltdownI took this picture the first night I was there.....very peaceful and quiet.
MeltdownIt's a beautiful old lodge with lots of history.
MeltdownI sat by the fire every night I was there. It was so quiet I could only hear my ears ringing!
MeltdownWhile I was up there, I had to go through Paradise, Michigan.
MeltdownGreat little town. I'd suggest the deli for a great lunch. I had an awesome sub while I was there.
MeltdownIt was suggested to to me by a couple from Indiana that I go to the Shipwreck Museum in Whitefish point. I'd highly recommend that place if you ever find yourself there.
MeltdownHere's an overall look at the Shipwreck Museum.
MeltdownMy recommendation is that you watch the movie about the Edmund Fitzgerald before going into the museum. They give the backstory on this bell and more.
MeltdownIt's somewhat stirring standing there knowing the history of what happened.
MeltdownYou can walk right up to the waterfront. Crazy to think the water behind me could be so devastating.
MeltdownJim, at the Birch Lodge, talked me into riding my bike to the Fiborn Quarry. It was a crazy, serene area that's no longer used.
MeltdownSome of the best pictures of the colors were taken there.
Meltdown....and some not so great ones!
MeltdownCreepy, empty, old buildings at Fiborn quarry.
MeltdownI also had to take a trip to Tahquamenon Falls.
MeltdownThe upper falls. I liked that upper better than the lower. Tahquamenon Falls.
MeltdownI also went to Pictured Rocks. Here's Miners Castle.
MeltdownMore from the Pictured Rocks area.
MeltdownI could get use to the Pictured Rocks area.
MeltdownMiners Falls.
MeltdownOn the way back, I swung by Bear Trap restaurant. I loved that place! Check out the bear on that pastie.
MeltdownThe Bear Trap...
MeltdownYes, it's a different lifestyle in the U.P.
MeltdownI had many great meals at this place in Trout Lake. I love these local joints.
MeltdownWhat a great, peaceful trip!
MeltdownTrout Lake, Michigan.....I'll be back.
MeltdownIt didn't take long to get back to traffic.....
