A pedestrian bridge hidden underneath the highway, overlooking a waterfall formed from an old dam. It is now pay only, fenced off as a part of a park. But the trails on either side are still well-demarcated. Perhaps the change was recent; perhaps people climb the fence. Above the old dam is a nice place for skipping …
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Saint-Michel, Quebec
Racism and poor taste in Quebec. Incidentally those miniature lion statues are everywhere. And a nice walk along the quay after dinner, to enjoy the sunset, the river, and good company.
Airport side trip
Just south of Ottawa, Manotick has an operational grist mill with tour guides in period costume. They sometimes even host a scotch night. You are free to explore the entire mill. Even entry and tours are by donation. But the equipment only runs every second Sunday of the non-winter months. The Dickinson house next door also boasts exhibits …
Solar aside
Thanks to volunteers, I may have solar now. It started raining immediately after they’d finished. East coast problems.
Oh, Canada
A last stop near the end of HW-2 in the U. P., Mackinaw Bridge. Then north to Canada. Sault Sainte Marie was worth a few pictures, but I was intent on avoiding a thunderstorm and kept driving. Once past the Canadian Sault Sainte Marie (yes, there actually is a Michigan version), if you’re headed to Ottawa …
Iron country
You pass through iron country if you follow HW-2 into the Upper Peninsula of Michigan. Many of the towns boast iron in the name, the rest stops are advertised with a metal sign in the shape of a miner, and you can take tours of an old iron mine along the way. Main Street Cafe in …
Ashland, WI
Sometimes unplanned stops in downpours lead to nice experiences the next morning, like the best coffee since Portland. The menu was impressive. Usually my experience in a coffee shop goes something like this: –“I’ll have a small cappuccino, please.” –“The twelve ounce or the sixteen ounce?” The downtown is worth a stroll. Make sure to go toward …
Bayfield, WI
Bayfield, WI is worth a visit. The fried Lake Superior whitefish livers are delicious and the waterfront is lovely.
Entering Wisconsin
Historical detour along the way to Bayfield, heading along the south shore of Lake Superior. I guess you can drive on the lawn if you have a disability? Note the decrepit land bridge to the right of the immaculate homestead . It is Wisconsin’s last Queen-Post bridge, moved to its present location by members of the Old …
Off to Duluth
Minnesota is the land of Paul Bunyan. Although I did see at least one place in the U.P. attempt to claim him, Minnesota wins by sheer number. Perhaps the best stop on the way to Duluth was at a lovely park. In case you don’t like the Star Wars angle of the historical marker (not …