Wanderings along Hwy 2, Michigan U.P to Idaho

[McZippie]

In a few days we will be starting three week of wanderings along Hwy 2, (the northern most US Highway) through Michigan U.P, Wisconsin, Minnesota, North Dakota, Montana and Idaho.
We don't do a lot of pre-planning, pick a direction, stay off of Interstate/Major Highways and let the back-roads and interesting terrain be our guides. Will also spend a week or so of the trip searching out Ghost Towns in North Dakota.
I'll update this thread with pictures and commentary as we ramble along with the Limo Bus and Jeep.
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[BigSwede]

Sounds like fun

A couple of ideas in Minnesota, the Lost Forty - a small tract of old growth forest that was never logged due to a surveying error:
http://www.fs.fed.us/r9/chippewa/cam.../lostforty.pdf

Big Fish Supper Club, an old time tourist attraction right on Hwy 2 http://bigfishsupperclub.com/

[McZippie]

Thanks Steve.... That's the kind of stuff we stop for.
This is our third Hwy 2 Trip. Out of all the many cross country jaunts we've taken, Hwy 2 is in the top 10.
No spectacular scenery until Glacier N.P. but the desolate small towns and ruins of homesteads in North Dakota and Montana are outstanding.
We're now in Eagle River, WI (north central) and are delaying the start west for a more few days.

[Finlay]

When you get to Ashland, you'll do well to grab 13 through Bayfield and Port Wing. Lots of nice scenery up that way.

Also, if you have time - the forest roads in the northern part of the Chequamegon NF are pretty fun as well. You could blow a half day driving 13 from Ashland to Cornucopia and then bringing the FR back down to 2.

Lots of neat areas up that way.

[DHC6twinotter]

Sounds great! I'll be on the Hwy 2 stretch between Williston, ND and Glacier in a couple days. Might see you around!

I spent last night in the northern unit of Theodore Roosevelt National Park. It's right off Hwy 85/200, about 10 miles south of Watson, ND. It lies on the Little Missouri River, and the views are pretty nice. Camping is $10.00, unless you have the senior pass. Anyways, if you all are looking for a cheap place to camp, that may be an option. Watson is booming like crazy because of the oil boom here, and it's interesting to see all the work camps setup everywhere. Lots of trucks too, and there are usually lines at the fuel stations.

Anyways, interesting place to see.

[McZippie]

When you get to Ashland, you'll do well to grab 13 through Bayfield and Port Wing. Lots of nice scenery up that way.

Also, if you have time - the forest roads in the northern part of the Chequamegon NF are pretty fun as well. You could blow a half day driving 13 from Ashland to Cornucopia and then bringing the FR back down to 2.

Lots of neat areas up that way.

You got that right! Two years ago did a loop from Ashland, Bayshore, Madeline Island, Apostle Islands National Lakeshore, Superior then back east on Hwy 2.

The Town Campground at Sand Bay by the Apostle Islands was an unexpected treat.

Watch out for the Red Cliff Native Americans, they made it known to us, that we were not welcomed at their tribal/ceremonial overlook of Lake Superior. I think it was just a few younger guys that were having a little fun with us, but they sure scared the hell out of my Wife.

[McZippie]

Sounds great! I'll be on the Hwy 2 stretch between Williston, ND and Glacier in a couple days. Might see you around!

I spent last night in the northern unit of Theodore Roosevelt National Park. It's right off Hwy 85/200, about 10 miles south of Watson, ND. It lies on the Little Missouri River, and the views are pretty nice. Camping is $10.00, unless you have the senior pass. Anyways, if you all are looking for a cheap place to camp, that may be an option. Watson is booming like crazy because of the oil boom here, and it's interesting to see all the work camps setup everywhere. Lots of trucks too, and there are usually lines at the fuel stations.

Anyways, interesting place to see.

Thanks for the info. Can't miss our Rig, hail us down if you spot us!
Northwestern North Dakota should be interesting, with the oil boom. A friend that is working in the area, said the housing is in such short supply, that Oil workers are even squatting in the area's many long abandoned homesteads.

[McZippie]

Sunday morning, at Sunday Lake. Wakefield MI-UP
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How far away are you, from Sunday Lake?
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Gitche Gumee doesn't give up her dead. Ashland WI
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Two Virgin trees eying up each other. Lost 40. MN
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MN ND border
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Anti Ballistic Missile - Safe Guard Radar Pyramid, Nekoma ND.
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Nice Expo Bumper! Conway ND
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Class of '54
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Class of '54 had a Fish for its Mascot? ...those crazy kids
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Conway ND
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Vandals stole the handles. Conway ND
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Conway ND
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Hensel ND

[pocotaco]

Great pics. Keep 'em coming. Might follow in your tracks next spring.

[Finlay]

Nice work and great pics.

I need to drag the wife up there this autumn.