We stoped often at rest stops along I-75 and went back in the camper and relaxed. We'd have lunch, use our own bath room and continue our trip, rested and rejuvenated







Our September, 2002 trip to Canada actually began on August 27th. From our home in Corbin, Ky we drove North on I-75 through Ohio and Michigan and across the Mackinaw Bridge where Lake Huron and Lake Michigan meet.



Just across the Mackinaw Straights, we took a side trip West to Marquette on a senic hwy 2 which borders the North shore of Lake Michigan. Then we connected with hwy 41 North to Marquette. We spent two days there, visiting some old Air Force friends we knew in Alaska.

We stoped often at rest stops along I-75 and went back in the camper and relaxed. We'd have lunch, use our own bath room and continue our trip, rested and rejuvenated This was our first venture so far North in Michigan, and we were surprised to find so much wide open country. Although the camping season was nearly over and the roads were almost empty, we were greeted with smiles everywhere we went. Many times we stopped along the way and bought smoked salmon from local grocery stores, then went back in the camper and enjoyed a leisurely lunch. The order of the day was to drive slowly and stop when ever the mood struck. That's the beauty of traveling with an RV.

We were a little anxious about the border crossing considering the 9-11 threat. But everything went ok. Traffic was light when we arrived at the border at 11 AM. We were briefly questioned about drugs and guns, (we had neither), then allowed to go on our way. The guards were very polite and professional.
On our return East from Marquette, we drove the somewhat less scenic, hwy 28 back to I-75. An hour North and we arrived at Sault St. Marie Michigan where we spent 2 days doing the tourist stuff, sightseeing and relaxing. We took the harbor boat tour and went through the locks, seperating Lake Superior and Lake Huron.

There is a 22 foot difference between the water level of the two lakes and traversing the lock requires less than fifteen minutes. It is an interesting experience. No pumps are required for the operation. Just gravity. We visited the Maritime museum in town and enjoyed ourselves, becoming immersed in the history of the area. On display was one of the life boats of the Edmund Fitzgerald, the Coal Transport that sank in a storm, made famous by Gordon Lightfoot's song "The Wreck Of The Edmund Fitzgerald".

Early on the morning of September 3, 2002, we began packing for our short drive across the bridge into Canada. Upon leaving Sault St. Marie, Ontario, we went East on (Canadian) hwy 17 and at McKerrow, turned South on hwy 6 to Manitoulin Island. We camped one day at a small village called M'Chigeeng and on the second we drove furthur South on Hwy 6 to South Baymouth. This was where the ferry left twice each day for a 1 hour and 45 minute trip to Tobermory.

When I inquired about the fare, they measured our rig from bumper to bumper it was exactly 40 feet. I asked how much that would cost, the man selling the tickets said, "Whew! That's going to cost you an arm and a leg". The fare was $185 Canadian and the exchange rate of .65 cents to our dollar actually made it a bargin. The ferry had a snackbar serving delicious food. The trip acorss was very enjoyable.

Suzie and I aren't fishermen, but I wish we had some fishing tackle because we were right in the middle of some of the best fishing grounds to be found anywhere. We met some nice people in the camp ground and they told us that even on a BAD day, the fishing was great! We did eat a lot of fish and brought back a few pounds to boot !

Total miles for the trip was 2500 miles and we were on the road for 14 days.