8-17-18 8-19-18 Ice Age Trail, Two River and Family

8-17-18  8-19-18 Ice Age Trail, Two River and Family

When we left Horseshoe Island, we anchored in a place where we were set up to get out on the big lake the next day.  Scott stumbled on the fact that there was the end of the Ice Age Trail just off our stern.  This is a thousand-mile trail starting near Minneapolis and ending in Sturgeon by right by our anchorage.  It is a National Scenic Trail. Luckily there was a boat ramp close by.  We enjoyed the hike on the trail.  It was so beautiful.

Ice Age Trail map

Along the trail which went along the water, the cedar trees grew some crazy roots to stay upright in the rocky land.
Trees are suspended over an opening in the rock
Check out this Green rock. A very fine moss has grown over it. It is so tiny that it just looks like a green rock.
Hole in rock out to the water

 

We had a weather break, so we made a run out on Lake Michigan to Two Rivers.  They have a brand-new wall with a pump out, power and water—all free.  This is unheard of.  We no sooner got docked, when the “self-acclaimed harbor host” showed up to welcome us to town.  He gave us a key to the showers. He did warn us that if the winds switched to out of the south, there will be a surge on the wall.

Entering Two Rivers

We had been in touch with family and they got there shortly after we docked. Scott’s family, Sharon, Jean, John, Dennis and Sherri arrived. Jean brought us fresh produce from her garden.  What a treat! Boat tours were given then we visited on the upper deck. We took them for a boat ride, then out to dinner.  It was so great to see them all. Glad we could share a tiny piece of our trip with them.

Last Call at Two Rivers
Aunt Sherry, Uncle Dennis and Scott on the dock.

Once back on the boat Tom Satran, a high school friend stopped by.  He lives close. Another high school friend contacted us to possibly meet up, but that didn’t happen. It’s amazing how many old friends we have encountered on this trip.

By morning, the winds were out of the south and the Harbor Host wasn’t kidding. We were getting bounced around due to the surge on the wall.  All good things must come to an end.  We had hoped to stay on the free wall during the next blow but no such luck.  We took the short but rough trip to Manitowoc Municipal Marina.

Thanks for reading!

Karen and Scott

m/v Last Call

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