u/History_Nerd75

Hi,

I'll be visiting the UP for the first time for two days, arriving early on August 3 and departing in probably late afternoon on August 4. I have some ideas for what I want to see and if anyone has any suggestions on what I should focus on, or add, or cut, or any advice at all, I'm all ears.

My basic travel style is what I call the sample platter approach: I'd rather see a little bit of a lot more than a lot of a little. I like to do some hiking, seeing some nature, and also some historical stuff. I am not a camper.

Two things are set: on August 4, I'm doing to Spray Cruise (2 hours) at Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore. Later on that day, I plan to meet up with an old friend who lives in Marquette; maybe get lunch or something.

The rest? Well, on August 3, I have a tentative plan to see the Soo Locks in Sault Ste. Marie, then up over the the Great Lakes Shipwreck Museum by Paradise. Time permitting, do a little hiking at Tahquamenon Falls State Park before setting down in my AirBnB.

On August 4, do the cruise, meet my friend, and then, if I'm up for it, some hiking at Pocupine Mountains Wilderness.

If anyone has any suggestions of feedback, that would be great. Any specific trails at TFSP or PMW? Or should I try hiking some other places altogether?

Hi,

I'm going to spend a few days in Cleveland in a few weeks. (arriving afternoon of Wednesday July 29, leaving Sunday morning, Aug. 2). For various reasons, I don't have that much time for sightseeing. I'm going to see a Guardians game. I'm not that interesting in seeing the Rock'n'Roll Hall of Fame.

One thing that got my attention was the Goodtime III sightseeing cruise. In the opinions of people here, is that worth it? For what it's worth, I'd be travelling by myself and I don't drink. Looking at previous posts, it sounds like the social/drinking aspect is a larger part. How good is the GT3 purely from a sightseeing perspective? Is there something else you recommend instead?

Thanks for any replies/thoughts anyone has on the matter.

Hi,

I'm going on a road trip across the Midwest in late July and early August. While going through Indiana, I plan to stop at a few state parks: Turkey Run State Park, Shades State Park, Brown County State Park, and maybe Clifty Falls State Park).

I expect to do a bit of hiking in them. Are there any trails anyone here would recommend? Are there any other state parks (or hikes outside of state parks) I should look into instead?

I'm not looking for anything super-strenuous. Moderate or less.

Any pointers anyone here would have would be appreciated. Thanks.