Lancing to Milwaukee via Saganaw Bridge.

njssr · 08-14-2006, 07:42 AM

After the SSR picnic, I want to take a tour of michigan. How long and far is it from Lancing,MI to Milwaukee going North over the Saginaw Bridge into the upper peninsular then South to Milwaukee? Can I do it in one or two days? Thanks, njssr... aka, Ken from NJ.

Charlie® · 08-14-2006, 07:54 AM

Ken,

I believe you mean the Mackinaw Bridge. It connects the lower & upper peninsula of Michigan. Yes two days would be VERY doable. I would suggest using www.mapquest.com to tell you the time frame. You'll need a beginning and ending address.

Charlie®

Focks · 08-14-2006, 08:28 AM

My wife and I are heading up to Traverse City (Sun. - Thurs.) from the Picnic. She has a girlfriend up there, from there we are planning to go over the Mackinaw bridge, head to her fathers home town in the upper pennisula, then back thru Wisconsin.

Its going to be fun.

njssr · 08-14-2006, 08:33 AM

Yeh, That's the ticket! Sorry I got the wrong name. I watched a show on The History Chanel about the Mackinaw Bridge. I've never been up that way. I'm looking foward to a road trip! Thanks for the response, Ken.

RoadsterJim · 08-14-2006, 08:35 AM

Ken:

When are you heading up to Mich? I'm leaving Friday morning sometime from the Newark area.

Jim

njssr · 08-14-2006, 09:01 AM

I'll PM you, Jim.

HotRodChevy · 08-14-2006, 09:27 AM

That route is the long way around, but very scenic and enjoyable. Check the AAA website for road construction because it can really affect traffic on 2 lane roads, which they all are after the Mackinac Bridge.

From the last time I made that trek, it was about 500 miles and 12-14 hours. Allowing 2 days will give you a lot of opportunities to sightsee.

kroozn · 08-14-2006, 10:10 AM

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Originally Posted by Focks

My wife and I are heading up to Traverse City (Sun. - Thurs.) from the Picnic. She has a girlfriend up there, from there we are planning to go over the Mackinaw bridge, head to her fathers home town in the upper pennisula, then back thru Wisconsin.

Its going to be fun.

Hey Focks,
Have you planned your route back through Wisconsin?
kroozn

Focks · 08-14-2006, 06:59 PM

Its a little vague, but currently we are planning to drive through, Stevens Point, Appleton and we have to make a stop in Janesville, for some beer and brats.

Are we missing something special? Do tell!

Dragon2U · 08-14-2006, 07:53 PM

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Originally Posted by Focks

Its a little vague, but currently we are planning to drive through, Stevens Point, Appleton and we have to make a stop in Janesville, for some beer and brats.

Are we missing something special? Do tell!

Ahhhhhhhhhhh, beer and brats, that's living! Beer batter smelt too

Have a few for me.........

ASC Julie · 08-14-2006, 08:15 PM

If you like to gamble, there are some casino's on your way north!
Watch out for the deer also, they like to cross roads when you least expect it...

Dragon2U · 08-15-2006, 05:23 AM

Ohhhhhhhhhh, I forgot to mention the Wisconsin Dells. The jet boat rides are a kick if you've never done it!!! The Indian Casino is just down the road and has some good food.

ZR1Rick · 08-15-2006, 05:32 AM

There is a large Corvette show in Mackinaw City (just south of the bridge) on the Saturday after the WDC. I'm driving my SSR up to visit friends and view the show.

njssr · 08-15-2006, 07:23 AM

Thanks everybody for the information ! I'm still in awe of this forum !

Have safe road trips

kroozn · 08-15-2006, 08:53 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Focks

Its a little vague, but currently we are planning to drive through, Stevens Point, Appleton and we have to make a stop in Janesville, for some beer and brats.

Are we missing something special? Do tell!

You're missing the cheese curds.

Ehlenbach's Cheese Chalet
4879 County Road V
Junction V & I-90-94 (Exit 126)
DeForest, WI 53532

We stopped there on the way to the SSR Homecoming last year, the best cheese curds and string cheese!

Safe cruisn' to everyone this coming week!!
kroozn

Devastator · 08-15-2006, 02:17 PM

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Originally Posted by Dragon2U

Ohhhhhhhhhh, I forgot to mention the Wisconsin Dells. The jet boat rides are a kick if you've never done it!!! The Indian Casino is just down the road and has some good food.

At the dells , you can go for a ride in the " DUCK " !

FUZZY · 08-15-2006, 03:56 PM

Click on this site

http://dellsducks.com/wisconsin-dells-ducks.html

They are amust if you have the time.

If your a really good duck fan, they might let you drive one.

But only on the open water.

Focks · 08-15-2006, 04:43 PM

Great info on curds... and string cheese to boot. I think my wife might let me stop an play with the ducks too.. just dont tell them about my passion with tape. Shhhhhh