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Great Lake Cruise

Biggie_hayward

Biggie_hayward

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im started this thread because there was talk about getting a cruise together around lake michigan. SO since no one started one i thought i would then get the credit for making it  >:D j.k ANYWAYS

David had plans on taking a trip around the lake and check out some of the best things the lake has to offer.. the idea is to start down by david and over days pick up local members on the way... once you get up to the upper UP there are ALOT of great sites to check out... i will get some more information if needed...

i thought we could take a day out and check out Mackinaw Island!

Here is some information on it if you have never been there... we have been there so many times in my life its weird but it gets better everytime.. (its the fudge :D)
The Link - http://www.mackinawcity.com/
The Best Transportation to the island OR shall we say fastest
www.arnoldline.com we have always taken this but there are 2 others that we could take
www.sheplersferry.com
www.mackinacferry.com

also thought we could check out the Locks

Here Is A Link For This

http://www.soolocks.com/index.phtml

Please Feel Free To Fill In More Info



For Sure List

1. NorthFace-no more
2. Mdz66 (pending)


Maybe:

1. GoldBowTie
2. Flint4x4
3. NPLimited
4. MichiganSilver03 (maybe)
5. Mongo Ranger
6. Irontrain
7. Jnspur & Blackchev N Max  :love:
 
Btchinj said:
PLEASE CONTACT NorthFace-no more FOR MORE INFORMATION
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Thanks Jeremy.

I was working on a preliminary schedule, that's why I did not post anything yet.? :rolleyes:

I am glad you posted because sometimes I get too involved in the details that I forget to post the original idea for everyone to see and start thinking about it. :E: :E:

So we can keep this thread going for general ideas and sugestions, and as soon as I get something planned (as far a rout and activities) I will make a new thread for the cruise.

I think we should take 4 to 5 days to make this cruise. that way we can spend some time visiting places rather than just driving through places.

In the mean time post your ideas, sugestions, places you think we should visit, etc, etc, etc.

I hope we can make this work this year.

Also if you think you make it (sometime in August) let us know. There is a group of us who are thinking of doing this regardless, but would love to have as many members a possible.

Even if you can join us for one of the days of our trip, or part of one of the cruises, it would still be great. :love:

I will post details as soon as I get some more info.

Later,

David

 
We did that back a few years ago. We took the closest state road to the lake and took 5 days driving around the lake. Well, all of it was not driving we spent on day at the Dells and a day on the Island. It was fun, not sure we will join you but I have this thread bookmarked "just in case"!

Butch
 
Jeremy, I have been trying to get in touch with your dad for weeks about the Jesse Bubb GTG, is everything OK with him? I have E-mailed and PM'ed him so if you see him have him  PM me please.

Thanks, Butch
 
Thanks Jeremy.

I was working on a preliminary schedule, that's why I did not post anything yet.  Roll Eyes

I am glad you posted because sometimes I get too involved in the details that I forget to post the original idea for everyone to see and start thinking about it. banghead banghead

So we can keep this thread going for general ideas and sugestions, and as soon as I get something planned (as far a rout and activities) I will make a new thread for the cruise.

I think we should take 4 to 5 days to make this cruise. that way we can spend some time visiting places rather than just driving through places.

In the mean time post your ideas, sugestions, places you think we should visit, etc, etc, etc.

I hope we can make this work this year.

Also if you think you make it (sometime in August) let us know. There is a group of us who are thinking of doing this regardless, but would love to have as many members a possible.

Even if you can join us for one of the days of our trip, or part of one of the cruises, it would still be great. love

I will post details as soon as I get some more info.

Later,

David
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August Would Work The Best For Me At Least.. I Was Thinking If You Could Do it First week Of August You Can Hit The Waterfront Festival Here In Menominee That I THINK starts the 10th... but im not sure i'd have to check i know im not going to miss the x-games this year and that starts on the 4th  :love:


Jeremy, I have been trying to get in touch with your dad for weeks about the Jesse Bubb GTG, is everything OK with him? I have E-mailed and PM'ed him so if you see him have him  PM me please.

Thanks, Butch
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I Will Sign On To Msn And You Can Talk To Me Ill Pass On The Note K?
 
This sounds like something I would be interrested in, I have not did this since I was a kid. I think it may take more than 5 days
Here a couple of places you may want to visit
http://www.nps.gov/slbe/
http://www.superiorsights.com/information/tahquamenonfalls/
 
I'm going to be in Grand Haven in August. Maybe a short GTG might happen. I'll get the exact dates later, my boss isn't home right now.  :rolleyes:

AVid
 
Ok everyone that has some interest in here or some ideas please post something.. with more information this can turn out to be awsome!! Also it doesnt hurt to start a list

1.NorthFace-no more  +3?
2.Mdz66 +2?
3.MichiganSilver03 (maybe)
4.Mongo Ranger (maybe)
5.NPLimited (maybe)
Please Add Your Self To The List If You Have Interest If Its a Maybe Add Urself And Put A Maybe Along Side Ur Name  :wave:

 
I am going to second that that and give the "maybe". Once a date is nailed down I can give the go or no-go. I will bookmark the post and hopefully at least make it for part of the cruise. I am from Grand Rapids. SWEET! Summer is comin.
 
I'm in for at least a partial. Don't know this far out if I could do the whole trip but you never know.
 
I'm off Aug-5-14, if Wendy will go ?:rolleyes: ?

Ludington, MI/Manitowoc,WI SS Badger schedule link

It's a 4 hour trip across the middle of Lake Michigan, I'd like to just drive the upper lake. The ferry is twice a day, (a cruise within a cruise). The ferry isn't cheap but would be a good way for some to circle a portion of the lake.

Mackinac Bridge & Mackinac Island
 
(maybe) for me too, haven't asked the wife yet and there is no schedule
 
Add me to the "maybe" list, please.
I have been wanting to cruise up to the upper peninsula.

Flint4x4 said:
(maybe) for me too, haven't asked the wife yet and there is no schedule
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Same here.  ;)
 
david, when did you plan on doing this? did you plan on going through the wisconsin side first? if so once you hit michigan at least i know of a few places we can stop off on the way if i remember right highway 2 goes all the way to saint Ignace it is a 3 hour drive... with many good sites along the way... there is a really nice coastal view of the lake about half way maybe a little more with a bunch of little dunes a group picture would look really impressive around that area! but as far as camping and lodging in saint egg! haha here is some info and links

Straits State Park
720 Church St., St. Ignace, Ml 49781; (906) 643-8620. Located near the boat lines serving Mackinac Island, one of the most popular tourist attractions in the area. The park has an observation platform and a number of campsites that offer a stunning view of the Mackinac Bridge and the Straits of Mackinac. Take 1-75 to US-2 and exit at Church Street. Go south on Church Street for a quarter mile. note this is an EXTREMELY NICE camp ground awsome views!! worth the time and money  :love:
Their Website!
http://www.michigandnr.com/parksandtrails/ParksandTrailsInfo.aspx?id=427

For All Local Hotels Please Click Here

http://www.stignace.com/accommodations-2/6/

ALSO i got prices for the island

Arnold Transit

Adults (13 years or older)  $ 20
Children (5 to 12 years)
$ 10
Under 5
FREE
Bikes and Bike Carts
$ 7 each

Shepler Transit

An exciting 16-minute ride voted "Best ferry to Mackinac Island!" Online price: $19.00 (adults), $9.50 (child 5-12), $7.00 (bike/trailer), under 5 is a free ride!

No coupon needed! With our special online prices you save $1 off an adult ticket and .$50 off a child's ticket.

Starline Transit

Adult Round Trip (13 and older)  $20.00
Child Round Trip (Ages 5-12) $10.00
Child under 5      FREE $0.00
Bikes & Carts?(Each) $7.00
Secure Overnight Parking (FREE up to 5 nights) $0.00
One Person - Two Trip Special - Adults $30.00
One Person - Two Trip Special - Childs $16.00
 
Btchinj said:
david, when did you plan on doing this? did you plan on going through the wisconsin side first? if so once you hit michigan at least i know of a few places we can stop off on the way if i remember right highway 2 goes all the way to saint Ignace it is a 3 hour drive... with many good sites along the way... there is a really nice coastal view of the lake about half way maybe a little more with a bunch of little dunes a group picture would look really impressive around that area! but as far as camping and lodging in saint egg! haha here is some info and links
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Jeremy,

I think we may want to do this sometime in August. I will try and set a date by the end of the month. It would have to be before school starts again. There is always Christmas or Spring break also (which can include some off-roading) but that makes it difficult for all the interested parties to attend.

There are a variety of events going on during the summer, and during august around our route. It would be nice to hit a few events as we cruise around the lake.

I will also try and finalize the proposed route. For this I still need some more help on possible areas to stop and visit, and spend the nights.

One more thing Jeremy, could you keep the updated attendance list on the first post, that way it would easier for averyone to keep track.

Thank you for your help.

Later,

David
 
I stayed in Sault Ste Marie when I visited Mackinac Island. It's likely cheaper with more vacancies and you can visit the Soo Locks. (there's an Indian casino there too)  I'll assist with lodging & camping info when you have a schedule.

If it's north thru Wisconsin I'd love to catch the ferry and circle thru the U.P., there are also fall colour tours late Sept/early Oct in the U.P., if it's a circle south thru MI maybe members short on time could make it to Mackinac Island for a day or meet south of the bridge at Fort Michilimackinac for a GTG & cruise.

Just thoughts on how we might get more members involved,
anyone jumping into a portion of the cruise better be early.
 
Truck plant group tours are available with advance notice. Mon-Fri 9AM & Noon last I checked. We are closed last 2 weeks of May, first 2 weeks of July for GMT900 prep. I might be able to arrange smaller tours.
 
You can put us on the maybe list pending dates.  We've actually been working on a multi-year round the great lakes cruise that started on the south shore of Erie and has progressed around Lake Ontario the north shore of Erie and up the east side of Lake Huron as far as the Bruce Penninsula (Ontario).  Last summer we were goint to pick up there and continue around Huron.  This Lake Michigan trip sounds like fun.

  --OldVMer
 
http://www.venetian.org/

We have this festival that runs every year.  This year it is July 13-16.  There is lots of good entertainment and FOOD!!  This is located in St. Joseph which is on Lake Mi....
 
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