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July & August 2003
Last July and August my brother and I rode our motorcycles around Lake Superior; it was one of the most enjoyable rides we have completed (except the day it rained and that still was an adventure). It is very difficult to choose what part of this ride we enjoyed the most, the long winding roads were great, the hilly countryside was beautiful, but we both agree that the beaches were wonderful. The lake shore was very clean, natural and inviting, we could have sat there all day talking and enjoying the peace.
Scott & Jason Timmons, Vergennes, Illinois

On June 1, 2003, our family embarked on a 2 week experience that we still talk about today.
We drove from Saint Joseph, Missouri, to Minneapolis, Minnesota, then on to Duluth. From there we went to Marquette, Michigan, then on around Lake Superior. My daughter learned to ride a bicycle while staying at a camp near Marquette, Michigan. She’ll never forget the tour because of that. Since she could now ride a bike, we then spent one day at Mackinac Island. The views and vistas of the lake from the Canadian shores are beyond words. One of our most favorite parks was a Provincial Park near Schreiber. Actually, we did not have any bad campsites, since the whole tour was magnificent. After we entered back into the U.S., we drove up to Ely, Minnesota, from Two Harbors. After several days exploring the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness, we sadly headed home to finish our 14-day tour. We arrived back in St. Joseph on June 15, 2003.
Robert/Jackie/Bobby/Patrick/River Remis, St. Joseph, Missouri

We circled the lake twice. My husband and I and our cat did the tour in September 2001 and September 2002.
Our favorite spot (hard to pick just one) is Pancake Bay Provincial Park.
Linda & Fred Witter and Jazz, Presque Isle, Wisconsin

My late husband and I did the tour in 1997, in September, and had a great time!
Out of many great experiences, I remember most the boardwalk through the forest in Terrace Bay. And the stretch of Highway 26 in Michigan between Copper Harbor and Eagle River. Some of the best on the lake and a complete variety. From sand dunes and beaches to pebbles and boulders. We had our vacation in Copper Harbor for many years also.
Gwen Rosenberger, St. Paul, Minnesota

The first time in July 2001; the second time in October 2003.
We have traveled both clockwise and counterclockwise and loved both, discovering new places on each journey because we divided our time differently on each journey. On our first trip (clockwise in July), we spent more time in the Thunder Bay area, enjoying a whole day at Fort William and visiting the various falls and canyons on the Sibley Peninsula. On the second journey (counterclockwise in October), we dallied in Sault Ste. Marie, taking the last lock tour and the last Agawa Canyon tour for the season, and stopping at every cove and bay along the coast on our way to Rossport, where we spent two delicious rainy days at the Serendipity Guest House hiking the area, reading and enjoying the comfort of that lovely residence. While reading the 2004 Travel Guide I was actually smitten with homesickness to do the tour again even though I live in the #1 favorite section of the Circle Tour - the North Shore!
Beryl Singleton Bissell & William D. Crist, Schroeder, Minnesota

September1999
Your Travel Guide map and guide were invaluable in all aspects. Our favorite stop has to be the Lake Shore Resort and Salzburger Hof on Batchawana Bay, Ontario. Wonderful people, great food and accommodations. We since have revisited many parts of the lake - Copper Harbor, Pictured Rocks, Point Iroquois Lighthouse, The Sault and our favorite, Lake Shore Resort. In the not too distant future we want to do the entire Circle Tour again. We will never grow tired of this magnificent region.
David & Tora Enestvedt, Shoreview, Minnesota

October 5, 2000
Favorites: Up by Marathon in restaurant with moose hunters that spoke just French; tourist trap in Da Yoopers.
Jerry Skoglund, Breezy Point, Minnesota

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July 24-28, 2003
A small group consisting of 4 first-timers took on the motorcycle tour. The group left St. Cloud, Minnesota, with high expectations of a new adventure. It was wonderful and breathtaking from Superior to Sault Ste. Marie’s locks to Terrace Bay’s waterfall, Schreiber’s own “Rosie and Josie’s“ Italian food and Rossport’s oldest lodge. Plans are under way for a return trip this summer.
Dennis Erie, Robb Anderson, Barry Opatz, Scott Schroeder, St. Cloud and Sartell, Minnesota

August 2003
This was our itinerary for our trip around Lake Superior in August of 2003, camping in our 1999 Starcraft Galaxy pop-up camper. There are five of us, two adults and three children. Sometimes we take our Greyhound Levi camping with us, but this trip was too long: August 4-6 Straits Park, St. Ignace. August 6-7 Au Train National Forest Campground. August 7-10 Porcupine Mountains State Park. August 10-11 Grand Superior Lodge, Two Harbors, Minnesota. August 11-14 Sleeping Giant Provincial Park, Pass Lake, Ontario. We had the most fun here fishing and canoeing and we also had a bat take up residence in the underside edge of the camper and didn’t like being chased out. August 14-15 Neys Provincial Park. August 15-17 Rabbitt Blanket Provincial Park. August 17-18 Mackinac City (motel).
Doug/Judy/Douglas/Lily/Jared Rettke, Sterling Heights, Michigan

2001 summer by motorcycle
Scenery driving around the shore - west side was more scenic - loved the bluffs!
Sarah & Gene Schnelle, Sheboygan, Wisconsin

July 12-20, 2003
Apostle Islands - favorite spot - the whole trip was an awesome time!
Nick Argent, Webster Groves, Missouri

July 12-20, 2003
Apostle Islands - loved them! Coming back to Duluth area this summer because I didn’t get to go through it enough to enjoy it!
Tom Warrington, St. Louis, Missouri

I completed my solo motorcycle tour around the big lake on a 1991 Harley Heritage Softail Classic on September 3, 4 and 5, 2003.
I had planned on doing it on my 65th birthday on September 11, 2001, but the Canadian border was closed before I ever left home, so the trip was delayed until last fall. My goal was more to make the circle rather than sightseeing. I rode clockwise going up the North Shore, staying the first night at Thunder Bay. The Minnesota shore is the most scenic because of the proximity to the lake, plus the state has done an excellent job of making everything accessible. On the second day I rode the Canadian portion, ending 561 miles later at Munising, Michigan. The high bridge at Sault Ste. Marie is a little scary on a motorcycle. The third day was an easy ride back to Duluth, after a long lunch at Bayfield and then on to home in Wayzata. The scenery is beautiful from Thunder Bay to Marathon and from Wawa to the high bridge, but I also enjoyed talking to the sailors at Rossport and inland with the owner of a restaurant in New Brunswick. Everyone was very friendly. My total mileage was 1,486 and I thank the tour center at the near end of Duluth for all their maps and general information. It was a great experience. Next time, I’ll see all the sights.
Karl Gempler, Wayzata, Minnesota

I completed the Lake Superior Circle Tour in 1990. All 1,300 miles! Mainly, with my mom, dad and brother.
I can just give a list of some of my favorite spots: 1) Duluth - beautiful little city like Thunder Bay - my home! 2) Two Harbors - nice small town just before Duluth, Minnesota. 3) Sault Ste. Marie - bustling community in Ontario & Michigan. 4) Sudbury - the “nickel“ city - Big Nickel Mine - VERY BIG! 5) Isle Royale - a sailor’s paradise - a real summer retreat! I could talk about this entire area all day. The summer scenery and splendor are just superb!
Marc Mullo, Thunder Bay, Ontario

Summer of 2000 on a motorcycle
Favorite Spot: Grand Marais, Minnesota.
Don Mosinski, Mt. Prospect, Illinois

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2003
Tim Engles, David Cobo, John Pfenning, West Valley and Lockport, New York

February 29, 2004
The bridge at Sault Ste. Marie proved to be quite a spectacle. Along the way we saw a bald eagle near the side of the road picking at the carcass of a deer. This was the most favorite moment.
Brett Ewald & Brian Freseman, Duluth, Minnesota

We circled Lake Superior in 2001
We really enjoyed the fall colors around the lake and Sault Ste. Marie, the locks were very interesting, since my husband sailed on the boats in the summers while he was going to school.
John & Charlotte Vucinovich, Duluth, Minnesota
Robert & Thomasine Vucinovich, Golden Valley, Minnesota

October 4-10 in our motorhome
Our favorite spots were 1) the pretty tree colors along the way; 2) Thunder Bay and the sites and attractions; 3) The people we met and the souvenirs we collected; 4)The lighthouses; 5)The nice campgrounds we slept at.
Pete & Betty Peterson, Florence, Wisconsin

October 19, 2003; started on October 10th
Entirely too short a time to take it all in ! Some highlights: Most awesome autumn colors: stretch from Presque Isle to Union Bay (Michigan). Most incredible stars: Hurricane River campground with Big Dipper over Lake Superior, right in our faces. Most hospitable Huge Dog: Montreal Harbour and the Mad Moose Lodge, home of Bud the Malamute - well, okay, home of Dale and Darlene, too. Most Helpful Park Worker: Rabbit Blanket Campground near Wawa where the Park Ranger helped us get our flat tire (and flat spare, be advised!) fixed. Most Beautiful Hike in Stinging Snow Pellets: Pukaskwa National Park: breathtaking! Most Charming Little Village: Rossport, one of our two non-camping nights in an incredible guest house at Serendipity Gardens. Most loved familiar place: North Shore (east of Lutsen) camped at Judge Magney park. Lake Superior is a magnificent treasure. We’ve always suspected that, but now we know for sure!
Barbara Miller & David Dehler, St. Paul, Minnesota

We circle-toured Lake Superior in August 1974.
We began our tour by driving to Grand Marais, Michigan, to visit a friend who lived on the lakeshore, took a short detour to gawk at the Mackinac Bridge, went “down memory lane“ in Soo, Michigan, where Al had lived as a boy.
Mr. & Mrs. Allan Berman, Ontonagon, Michigan

2000
Favorite spots: Copper Harbor, Michigan; and Grand Marais, Minnesota.
Lynn Beck, Covington, Indiana

Our tour started on Friday, September 19, 2003, and we completed it on September 21.
Our favorite spot: dining at the Serendipity Café in Rossport, Ontario. What a wonderful surprise!
Ken & Ruth Smith, Victoria, Minnesota
Lee & Shelley Bowman, Stillwater, Minnesota
Roger Gillette & Elaine Johnson, Minneapolis, Minnesota
Don & Linda Messer, Shoreview, Minnesota
Glenn & Gwen Nickleski, Stillwater, Minnesota
Ron & Mary Jo Nordwall, North Oaks, Minnesota