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August 20, 2005
We started in Sault Ste. Marie and traveled counter-clockwise by crossing the bridge into Canada. What a magnificent trip, including waterfalls, lighthouses and miles of scenic highway. We saw a moose and a deer as we traveled on our Harleys around the lake. With the exception of a few drops in Minnesota, our weather was warm and sunny. The highlights of our trip were mining for amethysts in Thunder Bay, Kakabeka Falls, Split Rock Lighthouse and the Maritime Museum at Whitefish Point. Of course, we visited the Harley dealerships in Thunder Bay, Duluth and Marquette. I look forward to touring the lake again, maybe going clockwise this time and taking two weeks instead of only one.
Gary & Pam Brunson, Warren, Michigan
Mike & Zondra Dunlop, Macomb, Michigan
Richard Eideh, Auburn Hills, Michigan

June 12, 2005
We left from Sault Ste. Marie, Michigan, and drove to the Shipwreck Museum along the shore roads to Grand Marais and on to Marquette. Next we were on to the Keweenaw, out to Copper Harbor and back down the west shore to Ironwood and to Duluth. Then we drove to Thunder Bay, Ontario. Spent the night there. On to Hwy. 17 along the north shore of Lake Superior to Sault Ste. Marie, Ontario, over the river to Sault, Michigan, and stayed overnight. From there we drove home.
Mr. & Mrs. R.W. Smith, Trathroy, Ontario

August 13, 2005
We drove the Circle Tour with 29 other Miatas from Wisconsin, Michigan and the U.P. and had a great time! We could not believe how hot the weather was, but otherwise it was perfect. Our favorite parts of the trip (other than the beautiful scenery all along the way, great food and great company in great cars) were Kakabeka Falls and the fantastic drive to it, Thunder Bay and all that we saw there, and the little town of Rossport where we were delighted to find a gourmet restaurant and gift shop. Our large group took over the restaurant and we were impressed with all of the food - fantastic desserts, too. What a pleasant surprise! We look forward to doing the trip again - maybe in the fall next time.
Grete & Gerry Berndt, Shawano, Wisconsin

August 24, 2005
I rode the Circle on my 2003 Honda Shadow Spirit 750cc motorcycle. I started on August 15, 2005 in Superior and traveled clockwise. The entire Canadian portion was breathtaking. I spent most nights camping in my tent. When I return I will make it a point to camp on the northeast side in Canada. On August 19 in L’Anse, Michigan, the weather impeded my forward progress, so I took a short break and headed home. On August 24 I returned and finished the loop. I watched an amazing sunset near a highway pulloff between Cornucopia and Superior, Wisconsin.
Marshall Ogren, Madison, Wisconsin

Fall 2004
It was all beautiful!
Tom & Judy Fisher, Livingston, Texas

September 2, 2005
We took the ferry to Ludington, up the middle of Michigan to Mackinac Bridge and a visit to the island. Crossed over to Canada in Sault Ste. Marie and followed the lake around to Thunder Bay, then Duluth. Great smooth roads in Michigan and Canada. Total of 1,800 miles traveled on motorcycles.
Albert Lavelli & Chris Rauch, Chicago, Illinois

August 29, 2005
Highlights include the locks at Sault Ste. Marie, a boat trip out of Copper Harbor to the lighthouse in October of last fall. The train ride to Agawa Canyon. A wonderful ATV trip on the Tri-County trails out of Ashland. Fort William was wonderful. We are planning another trip back to spend the day there. We enjoyed one of the amethyst mines, but didn’t have a chance to actually “work it” - another time. There were so many different stops we made that we enjoyed. The scenery, though, through Ontario was breathtaking. We had hoped to spot a bear or a moose, but it was probably just as well we didn’t. The people we encountered on the trip were very friendly and some of the businesses were unique. All in all we had a great trip and want to go back.
Bob & Lynn Olive, Elcho, Wisconsin

September 1, 2005
The Keweenaw Peninsula and the road to Copper Harbor.
Jim Wasselink, Sanborn, Iowa

September 1, 2005
The road to Copper Harbor.
Daryl Van Oort, Sanborn, Iowa

August 28, 2005
We enjoyed the trip very much as it was our first tent camping trip. Enjoyed all the falls and Eagle Canyon and the walking suspension bridges. All the beautiful lake sights. At Neys Provincial Park we saw a black bear … scared the women out of the screen room and broke up our card game.
Dean & Helen Bower, Cadiz, Ohio

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August 29, 2005
We tented at various campgrounds for 6 out of the 7 nights we traveled. We stayed in one motel on the only rainy day we had. We went clockwise and it worked out well for us, but suppose the other way would work just as well! We enjoyed all the falls and the canyon and swinging bridges, but the highlight was Neys Provincial Park when we where in our screen room after supper and spotted a large black bear traveling by about 20 yards away. I said “there’s a bear” and the two women were out of there and heading for our nearby cars. I am sure that we missed some things like Sleeping Giant Provincial Park when we drove back the 20 miles, but didn’t stop to camp due to rain that day, but it was an enjoyable, fun trip.
Hal & Edwina Burgett, Spring Arbor, Michigan

September 5, 2005 on a Goldwing motorcycle
Wawa to Sault Ste. Marie was a beautiful drive. Overall, a fantastic, beautiful trip even with the 36 degrees morning in Marathon.
Al Grogan, Eagan, Minnesota

August 24, 2005
We traveled from central Wisconsin to Ashland and made our way around clockwise in 5 days. The best hotel along the way (for the money and cleanliness) was Sleepy Hollow in Wentworth, Wisconsin. Overall, we were very pleased with our trip. The visitors center in Ashland was awesome and provided us with lots of information, maps and so forth. We stopped at several tourist spots along the way, but our favorite spots for the scenic outlooks was the on the Canadian side of the lake. We couldn’t get over how beautiful and untouched the country was. The blues of the lake and the greens of the trees literally took our breath away. Traveling by motorcycle was pretty cold some mornings, but still the optimal way for us to experience Lake Superior.
Corey & Dixie Schroeder, Neillsville, Wisconsin

Summer 2005
With lower water levels, some of our greatest times were spent climbing around waterfalls that otherwise would have been overflowing. The Provincial Parks were great! Always so clean. What a shame that so few residents camp in the parks. The “Night Danger” signs for moose were an interesting display of how we do things differently. Never did see any moose. We began and ended our tour at Sault Ste. Marie. The true highlight was watching the barges load. Then when we arrived at the Soo, we checked to see how long they had taken to travel through the locks.
Tom Betz, Springport, Michigan

July 20, 2005
Friendliest Welcome: Four stops were memorable for the friendliness of the people there: The Dorian Inn near Ouimet Canyon, The Serendipity Gardens Café in Rossport, The Mad Moose Lodge at Montreal River Harbour and Boreal Beans Coffee Shop in Copper Harbor. Best Way to travel the Circle Tour? Clockwise. Optimum Length for the Circle Tour? one week. What surprised us the most? The Canadian north shore was a surprise because it is beautiful, there are many things to see and do, the people are very friendly and there are not a lot of tourists there. What is the best high spot from which to view Lake Superior? Brockway Mountain in Copper Harbor.
Edward & Julie Dallas, Deerwood, Minnesota
Karleen Nelson, Merrifield, Minnesota
Tom Burns, Aitkin, Minnesota

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July 25, 2005
We did the tour in segments over the last 3 years. This last trip was from Sault Ste. Marie to Nipigon to Duluth. The stretch from Sault Ste. Marie to Marathon was pretty, but desolate for our liking. We did, however, see a bull moose standing in a marsh near Pancake Bay, Ontario. Our preference is a mix of scenery and small towns. Young’s General Store is a must-see at Wawa. Also, White River was interesting with Winnie-the-Pooh. The Keweenaw was very nice and we saw a black bear there. We enjoy lighthouses and got to see a lot of them. Munising, Michigan, is always a nice spot. We traveled from Sault Ste. Marie to Thunder Bay in one long day. Our favorite spot of all is Split Rock Lighthouse in Two Harbors, Minnesota, the north shore and Canal Park in Duluth, Minnesota.
Russ, Sherry, David Babington, Sun Prairie, Wisconsin

July 27, 2005
The highlights of our trip were as follows: 1) Stopping for breakfast at the Rossport Inn with its beautiful set of islands, calm waters and quiet setting. We would like to return there for a longer visit and try kayaking around the islands. 2) Wawa (what a name!) We stopped here to spend the night, we had no reservations and I needed to finish writing a paper and e-mail it in by the next day for a graduate class. We stayed in a little B&B just off the main street and a block from Wawa Lake. We found the B&B through the information center where I also learned that I could e-mail my paper from the same information center - a major find. The young ladies that helped us there were THE BEST and made a major contribution to our trip. 3) Pushing my motorcycle, wife and trailer 100 feet across the U.S. border from Sault Ste. Marie, Ontario, to Sault Ste. Marie, Michigan, after my battery died. The U.S. Border guys helped me jump the battery. 4) Finally, the last 10 miles of U.S. 41 going into Copper Harbor and the ride from Copper Harbor to Eagle River on MI-26. These are two of the best roads I have ever ridden. Beautiful sights, wonderful twisty up-down roads, great companion, what more could one person ask for? Copper Harbor is going on our list of places to revisit.
Jeff & Susan Snicale, White Bear Lake, Minnesota

August 12, 2005
We allowed 2 weeks and used every day of it. Because of the hikes and kayaking we like to do, another week would have been great. First of all, your guide is great but we also printed out 51 pages of member comments and that information was wonderful. So, many thanks to those who posted comments - what a great guide! We went counter-clockwise and especially enjoyed Ontario’s Provincial Parks. Pancake Bay and Neys were wonderful and the camping facilities outstanding. We went looking for Serendipity Gardens in Rossport for lunch and famous blueberry pie, which is everything it is said to be and then some. We picked some wild blueberries and enjoyed blueberry pancakes for a couple of mornings - delicious! The walk up to Rainbow Falls and then to the top of the hill was well worth the effort. Using Neys Park as home base, we loved kayaking up the Little Pic River. Sleeping Giant Provincial Park was a little disappointing and a long drive out there, but we used it as our home base to see Ouimet Canyon and Kakabeka Falls, both worth the trip. Camping in Minnesota was disappointing, not much in the way of nice facilities along the highway. The Apostle Islands were great - a bit crowded, but we found a wonderful campsite at the edge of the lake in Washburn and worked from there. We did some driving and moved on to Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore. The lake was calm so we kayaked over to see the renovations of the Grand Island East Channel Light and it looked great. Kayaking Little Beaver and Beaver Lake was great - highly recommended for a kayak or canoe trip. Lots of fun and the water is warm. Great scenery, wonderful people and great camping in our pop-up. Wouldn’t have missed it and ready to head back to some of our favorite places.
Rick Nadeau & Ellyn Meyers, Brooklyn, Michigan