Thanks TJ for putting this together and it is similar to where we drove last year but it was very nice....although you are taking us through the Ludington, Grand Haven area that we did not drive before...and we did not do the dunes...so that would be something new...not sure if anyone wants to do over the bridge again....but it is nice to do...so I don't mind doing that....what does everyone else think??? How about doing a winery, we didn't do that last year....??
Originally Posted by Wolverine
So I am working on putting together a possible route... I was thinking Sunday morning head to Grand Heaven for lunch (it wouldn't be too far out of the way so maybe Gary could join us) and start the trip up the lake there. First night somewhere around Ludington... We would miss the the Sagatuck dune rides but they do have dune rides at Silver Lake by Ludington (if you're up for it you can also rent your own 4 wheeler or dune buggy and drive yourself... Its a real blast!)
From Ludington I was thinking head up M-22 to Sleeping Bear Dunes, there is a real nice 7 mile scenic drive that costs $5. If I remember correctly there are a couple places we could pull off and get some photos with all the cars and the lake. After the dunes continue on M-22 around the peninsula and spend Monday night in Traverse City.
Tuesday take 31 up through Harbor Springs, jump on M-119 and drive the 23 miles of the Tunnel of Trees. For lunch I was thinking Leggs in, they serve Polish food and have outdoor seating on Lake Michigan. After lunch we could make Mackinaw in short order, we could either stay there for the night or continue up to Sault St. Marie or the Pictured Rocks.
On the way home we could take 75 and maybe have one last stop in Frankenmuth for lunch. Dan, if you still wanted to visit your friend in Saginaw you would be about 20 minutes away.
I am working on putting together a map with possible stops on it. This is just my idea to get the conversation started, I would love to hear what everyone else's thoughts are.