A Dirty Wild Dog Rides to God's Country to Visit Da Yoopers, Eh.

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It’s a rocky trail, perfect for an off road tire like a Michelin Pilot Power size 190/50/17 rear and 120/70/17 front  :imaposer:

 

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Came upon this little stream crossing.  What was I to do, I’m on a street bike not a dual sport or dirt bike.  Will I make it across?

 

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Does a bear shit in the woods?  I was relieved to get the Duc back on the tarmac.  Once I arrived back to the tarmac, I saw this sign.  Great.  Luckily, I only had to ride the loose gravel for a few miles.

 

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A pic of the Duc with Cliff Mountain behind.

 

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I love my Duc.

 

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A little reading for you WildDog’s about the Cliff Mine.

 

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From Cliff Mine, I continued north to ride a road what can only be described as heavenly.  Five Mile Point road is nothing but curves, roller coaster perfect pavement, and Lake Superior’s beautiful blue waters.

 

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Following pics of the views Five Mile Point road offers.

 

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An Iron Ore freighter in the distance, most likely sailing toward Duluth, Minnesota or Superior, Wisconsin.

 

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Curves, curves, and more curves.

 

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And best of all, hardly any cagers.

 

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I even rode this stretch of hard packed gravel to practice my TT skills.  Love riding dirt on a non-traction control bike.  No electronic nannies to get in the way of steering with the rear.

 

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Turned around and rode back towards Eagle River, Michigan.  Decided to stop for a drink break at a roadside picnic area named, WC Veale Park.

 

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After quenching my thirst, back on Heavenly road aka Five Mile Point Road.

 

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Back to the main road towards Eagle River, Michigan.

 

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This monument shows respect to Douglas Houghton, for which the County is named after.

 

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Arriving at Eagle River.

 

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Whoopsie Daisy, I need to back up to Calumet.  I just discovered several pics I didn’t include.

More pics of the amazing church.

 

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And the fire station.

 

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A building erected in 1891, now Carmelitas.