July 2010 Houghton Michigan to International Falls Minnesota
So did the pictures confuse you from the last post? The mix up occurs because we do not know what we are doing and because 2 people are working on the same project and do not verbally communicate!!!
The RV Park in Houghton is next to the City Park and beach. So when all the little kids cleared out, I went out to play. When Claire was here with us, we came down and checked out the water to see if it was warm. It was not warm, but quite pleasant. The sunset was in Octanogon along Lake Superior. Do I have to explain the White House picture? Actually it was one of the fun places in Wisconsin Dells called “Top Secret.” The ruler shows snow measurements. Highest recorded snow fall is 390.4 (30’)” in 1978-1979. We have really enjoyed the UP area. I was getting ready to suggest to Bob that “let’s store the RV in a warmer place, drive to the UP and rent a furnished apt for the winter.” Then I realized our heaviest shoes are Tennis shoes and we do not own heavy jackets. They say the fall leaves are beautiful.
New pictures: Sunrise on Pioneer Lake in Wisconsin.
We enjoyed having Claire with us. We were concerned with food but everything was perfect except one night. The menu was to be grilled pork chops, broccoli and baked sweet potatoes. We all OK’d it and Bob went to work. When we sat down, Claire said “The potatoes are orange! I can’t eat an orange potato.” I told her that the sweet potatoes she eats at Thanksgiving are orange and they are wonderful. Claire answered that she never eats them, just passes them on. She did promise that next Thanksgiving she would be sure to taste the sweet potatoes. So guess who will sit on both sides of Claire next Thanksgiving! Claire loves pasta and cooked for us a couple of times. She also makes a mean pizza!
We went to Copper Harbor for the 4th of July. This is the very top of the UP in Michigan. We stayed at Fannie Hoe Lake. We walked 2 blocks into town for the parade, then found out it came through our camp ground. Very warm that day. Wonderful display of fireworks that we could see from our windows!
While in Copper Harbor we went to see Fort Wilkins Historic St Park. An Army post established in 1844. Costumed staff members portray life at the fort in the 1800’s. If an inlististed soldier had a wife with him, she had to do laundry or another job to get money for their food. So Claire was asked if she wanted to help. “Sure” she said. Remember, this was a very hot day. So they carried wood buckets to the stream, filled them and carried them back.
With the weather so warm we went back to Ontonagon so we could swim in Lake Superior. Then back to Houghton to put Claire back on the plane for home. The RV seems kind of empty without Claire.
We found out that my Sister-in law Diane would be coming from Montana and Lisa and Brian and family would be coming from New York and would be in Mercer WI in July visiting Brian’s parents. We were in that part of the country so we made plans to meet them. We found the Loon Lagoon campground in Mercer, settled in and did some site seeing, then on Sunday ran into Diane and Lisa at the grocery store! We had been invited to the Shearer’s home on Monday. Had a delightful evening. A romantic story, Brian’s Mom, Vicky parents saw the perfect lake on their Honeymoon in the mid forties. They bought some land and proceeded through the years to build a cabin. Well the cabin has been added on to, remolded and now there sits a beautiful home facing the lake. We made a lake tour on the boat and saw 2 Loon’s and our presence did not bother them. Then a large eagle came swooping down and the loons scattered! An amazing site! We had found Copper Falls State Park campground which was closer to the Shearer’s home so moved over. Diane spent a night with us and then took off on her travels.
These small towns in the North Woods are really nice. Lovely old homes, lots of flowers, and beautiful kept yards. They are having problems now because of the mining and logging industries are gone. Beautiful country. Lots of lakes, waterfalls, hiking, fishing lodges, canoe and kayaking. And then there are the winter sports. Marked snow mobile and cross country skiing trails.
We went on to Superior WI. This is where Bob was born. We saw the building where his Grandfather had a store 100 years ago! We found the cemetery that had his Mother’s and her family’s grave markers. He had been back as a small child and did remember a few things.
On our way to Superior, I had heard from Diane about Bayfield WI. Well we picked our campground, and then could not find it. Hwy 13 closed due to construction. It is a cute town on the shore of Lake Superior with narrow curvy street and lots of people walking around. It is hill country. Well it is not fun driving a RV and towing a car and in these conditions, so we got turned around and went on to Superior. So after Superior, we decided that we really had to see Bayfield and the Apostle Islands! Found a nice campground south of town and am enjoying the town. Fun place to walk around with lots of nice shops, places to eat and a beautiful marina. Lots of boats here with sail and fishing charters available. We tried to get a Cruise ship island tour but trips were booked. The Northern Lights were to be bright one night when we were there. So we located the North Star for our direction. Our camp ground was in a forest so our view was limited. We could not see the lights. Around midnight we took off in the car looking for a place without trees and any lights. We never did see the lights.
We spent a few days in Two Harbor Minn. This is where Bob’s parents were married in 1928. A really cute town. We saw the Iron Ore docks and they are still being used. We would have stayed longer, however the Kayak Festival was going on and all RV spots were filled up!
On Saturday, August 7th, we took our last scenic look at Lake Superior in Silver Bay Minnesota then headed west to International Falls Minnesota. This is the home of the Boise paper mill. It’s a nice town where fishing and canoeing are very popular. 90% of all vehicles are towing fishing boats. Except for tourists the rest have canoe’s strapped on top of their cars. We saw Voyeur’s National park. We plan on following Hwy 2 west parrell to the Canadian border.
On our way to North Dakota!
So did the pictures confuse you from the last post? The mix up occurs because we do not know what we are doing and because 2 people are working on the same project and do not verbally communicate!!!
The RV Park in Houghton is next to the City Park and beach. So when all the little kids cleared out, I went out to play. When Claire was here with us, we came down and checked out the water to see if it was warm. It was not warm, but quite pleasant. The sunset was in Octanogon along Lake Superior. Do I have to explain the White House picture? Actually it was one of the fun places in Wisconsin Dells called “Top Secret.” The ruler shows snow measurements. Highest recorded snow fall is 390.4 (30’)” in 1978-1979. We have really enjoyed the UP area. I was getting ready to suggest to Bob that “let’s store the RV in a warmer place, drive to the UP and rent a furnished apt for the winter.” Then I realized our heaviest shoes are Tennis shoes and we do not own heavy jackets. They say the fall leaves are beautiful.
New pictures: Sunrise on Pioneer Lake in Wisconsin.
We enjoyed having Claire with us. We were concerned with food but everything was perfect except one night. The menu was to be grilled pork chops, broccoli and baked sweet potatoes. We all OK’d it and Bob went to work. When we sat down, Claire said “The potatoes are orange! I can’t eat an orange potato.” I told her that the sweet potatoes she eats at Thanksgiving are orange and they are wonderful. Claire answered that she never eats them, just passes them on. She did promise that next Thanksgiving she would be sure to taste the sweet potatoes. So guess who will sit on both sides of Claire next Thanksgiving! Claire loves pasta and cooked for us a couple of times. She also makes a mean pizza!
We went to Copper Harbor for the 4th of July. This is the very top of the UP in Michigan. We stayed at Fannie Hoe Lake. We walked 2 blocks into town for the parade, then found out it came through our camp ground. Very warm that day. Wonderful display of fireworks that we could see from our windows!
While in Copper Harbor we went to see Fort Wilkins Historic St Park. An Army post established in 1844. Costumed staff members portray life at the fort in the 1800’s. If an inlististed soldier had a wife with him, she had to do laundry or another job to get money for their food. So Claire was asked if she wanted to help. “Sure” she said. Remember, this was a very hot day. So they carried wood buckets to the stream, filled them and carried them back.
With the weather so warm we went back to Ontonagon so we could swim in Lake Superior. Then back to Houghton to put Claire back on the plane for home. The RV seems kind of empty without Claire.
We found out that my Sister-in law Diane would be coming from Montana and Lisa and Brian and family would be coming from New York and would be in Mercer WI in July visiting Brian’s parents. We were in that part of the country so we made plans to meet them. We found the Loon Lagoon campground in Mercer, settled in and did some site seeing, then on Sunday ran into Diane and Lisa at the grocery store! We had been invited to the Shearer’s home on Monday. Had a delightful evening. A romantic story, Brian’s Mom, Vicky parents saw the perfect lake on their Honeymoon in the mid forties. They bought some land and proceeded through the years to build a cabin. Well the cabin has been added on to, remolded and now there sits a beautiful home facing the lake. We made a lake tour on the boat and saw 2 Loon’s and our presence did not bother them. Then a large eagle came swooping down and the loons scattered! An amazing site! We had found Copper Falls State Park campground which was closer to the Shearer’s home so moved over. Diane spent a night with us and then took off on her travels.
These small towns in the North Woods are really nice. Lovely old homes, lots of flowers, and beautiful kept yards. They are having problems now because of the mining and logging industries are gone. Beautiful country. Lots of lakes, waterfalls, hiking, fishing lodges, canoe and kayaking. And then there are the winter sports. Marked snow mobile and cross country skiing trails.
We went on to Superior WI. This is where Bob was born. We saw the building where his Grandfather had a store 100 years ago! We found the cemetery that had his Mother’s and her family’s grave markers. He had been back as a small child and did remember a few things.
On our way to Superior, I had heard from Diane about Bayfield WI. Well we picked our campground, and then could not find it. Hwy 13 closed due to construction. It is a cute town on the shore of Lake Superior with narrow curvy street and lots of people walking around. It is hill country. Well it is not fun driving a RV and towing a car and in these conditions, so we got turned around and went on to Superior. So after Superior, we decided that we really had to see Bayfield and the Apostle Islands! Found a nice campground south of town and am enjoying the town. Fun place to walk around with lots of nice shops, places to eat and a beautiful marina. Lots of boats here with sail and fishing charters available. We tried to get a Cruise ship island tour but trips were booked. The Northern Lights were to be bright one night when we were there. So we located the North Star for our direction. Our camp ground was in a forest so our view was limited. We could not see the lights. Around midnight we took off in the car looking for a place without trees and any lights. We never did see the lights.
We spent a few days in Two Harbor Minn. This is where Bob’s parents were married in 1928. A really cute town. We saw the Iron Ore docks and they are still being used. We would have stayed longer, however the Kayak Festival was going on and all RV spots were filled up!
On Saturday, August 7th, we took our last scenic look at Lake Superior in Silver Bay Minnesota then headed west to International Falls Minnesota. This is the home of the Boise paper mill. It’s a nice town where fishing and canoeing are very popular. 90% of all vehicles are towing fishing boats. Except for tourists the rest have canoe’s strapped on top of their cars. We saw Voyeur’s National park. We plan on following Hwy 2 west parrell to the Canadian border.
On our way to North Dakota!
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