Our road trip started in late July and we had a wonderful, fairly smooth time. We finally checked a lot of places off our list and, most importantly, got to meet Paige and Jack in Richmond. On the first half of the trip we kind of saw all 5 of the Great Lakes, visited the U.P., Canada, Niagara, and Pennsylvania.
Day 1: We went though Wisconsin and around Green Bay to make our way to the Upper Peninsula. We stopped in Marinette and camped in Munising, MI. It was a gorgeous spot on the south shore of Lake Superior.
Day 2: Explored Munising where we did some hiking, swimming, and did a boat tour of the Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore. We ate some of the local pasties and then made our way to Sault Ste. Marie. Here we ate on a rooftop that overlooks the Saint Mary's River bordering Canada. We switched up our usual dessert and had some top-notch fudge.
Day 3: Checked out the docks famous for their 1000 foot ships coming through, and near where the Edmund Fitzgerald sank. We then made our way into Canada and drove to Sudbury where we ate at Cara's Deli and wandered Ramsey Lake and their science museum. We ended the night camping near Parry Sound and the girls had a swim in their pretty lake.
Day 4: We left early to make it to Toronto and see what the city had to offer. Some shopping, Chinatown, more port stuff, and good ice cream. The city streets were very busy and walking was fun, but driving was a nightmare. We had a good time, but we're not in a rush to go back.
Day 5: We made our way to Niagara and had an outstanding time hiking the Canadian side to see all the falls and to be blown away by the immense amount of water. It truly was remarkable and we got an up-close look on the American side when we took a ferry into the falls. We drove through NY to stay in Pennsylvania that night.
Day 6: We started the day going to a museum in Monterey Pass, PA where they have artifacts showcasing the contributions of Hetty Zeilinger who aided the Union army following the Battle of Gettysburg when the Confederates regrouped in the area. The largest geographic battle was fought here and Kara's grandpa's aunt helped the Union find and ambush the confederates. There are homes, graves, and other points of interest still standing.
After this we made our way to Richmond where we were able to see Jake and Kelsey's family after 5 years. Henry, Paige, and Jack were all welcoming from the beginning and we had an enjoyable night eating and playing at the arcade.
Day 7: An excellent day hanging out with cousins. Trampoline park, another tasty local restaurant, swimming, bowling, and more games. We had so much fun and really cherished our time together! We look forward to the next visit.
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