Wednesday 8/5: Day 4

Wednesday 8/5

Took a leisurely start at the campsite this morning with the standard coffee and granola. It’s actually a pretty sweet campground- a good stumble upon find. We talked to the host a bit, who also said it’s been crazy busy. One weekend it was completely full, he said.

Left for grand Marais around 10, which is maybe 20 min north. Got into town and parked at the beach for a run and future swim. I looped around town a bit, vaguely searching for the school in dim hopes they’d have a track. They did not, and didn’t even have a football field. Settled for some light speed on the road, which with the cool weather was just fine. Went for a dip when we got back, dash too. He’s a swimmer, if a little hesitant at times.

At our picnic lunch over looking the harbor with a picturesque view. Chatted with a couple from Lansing for a while too, which is always interesting. Post lunch, we headed down to the main beach on the lake and went for a stroll/hung out for a while. Lots of people, but with so much space, it wasn’t close to crowded, I think the municipal campground is completely book, which at its size, is pretty insane. 

Got a couple beers and some apps at the Lake Superior brewery afterward. The best beer of the trip, beating relatively low bars prior to this. I’d rate it in as good beer though. It could stand among any other and hold its own.

We attempted calling a bunch of places to stay after with initially no lunch. The beach park that mom and dad had suggested was booked by the morning when we got in. Tried maybe 10 places, all booked, except for one in Munising that didn’t accept dogs. Ended up finding a place in Seney, 25 miles south, the way we came, but at least not completely out not the way for Munising tomorrow. It’s cheap and well kept, so we won’t complain. Had a burger down at Andy’s Seney bar which was good enough for me, although Kate wants more vegetables in future meals, I’d imagine.

Not the UP’s specialty, but we’ll see what we can do tomorrow.

Not a day without some disappointment, but still a relaxed day spent mainly lounging at the beach. Can’t complain.