Day 060 - Paradise to Newberry - Two Far 2023 - Oranges to Apples

June 14, 2023

Day 060 - Paradise to Newberry

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Today was a nice easy day. I only had 43 miles to ride so I waited until almost 11, allowing it to warm up some, before taking off. While loading the bike outside the motel, I thought it was warm enough that I wouldn't need all my cold weather gear. Less than a mile into the ride, however, I decided I'd be much more comfortable with said gear, and turned around and went back to bundle up. Setting out the 2nd time, I was very comfortable for the 12-mile ride to Tahquamenon Falls, where I met up with Jeanna.

On the way to the falls. The entire ride was very scenic and the traffic light, which meant that I could really look around and take it all in.

The scenery for today's ride alternated between dense forest and areas like this. I kept hoping to see a moose, but I never saw any wildlife.

The following are all photos from the Lower Falls.

Jeanna stood under what looked like a tree teepee

The parking lot at the Lower Falls is under construction. As we were leaving, a worker invited us into a closed-off area to see this snapping turtle, who was digging out a nest to lay eggs.

After we left the Lower Falls, we went to the Upper Falls which is 4 miles away.

We both verified the accuracy of this sign.

I counted 182, but I'll defer to the sign. :-)

Trees clinging on for dear life. There were many downed trees where the cliff had given way.

After viewing the Upper Falls, we returned to the car to find this car from Washington state parked beside us. How apropos.

It was 3PM when we left the Falls. By that time, it had warmed up to the mid 60's, and I shucked my long pants and jacket for the 27-mile ride to the motel. It was nice to be back into just short sleeves and shorts!

My first beaver lodge sighting of the trip. I hung around for a short while hoping to see a beaver, but it was not to be.

Today's ride: 44 miles (71 km)
Total: 2,848 miles (4,583 km)

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