I slept until 7 this morning, and got underway at about 8:30. I’d planned to hit the road earlier, but it wouldn’t have done me any good, because the gas station in Copper Harbor doesn’t open until 9… as I discovered when I got there at quarter to. :/ the attendant walked up about 10 minutes later; I assured him there was no rush. 🙂 a bit of a premium based on the fact that it’s the only station for 30 miles: $4.15/gallon. So it cost me $4.03 to fill up.
Rather than climbing onto the ridge and taking US-41 south, I took the lakeshore road, mostly M-26, taking a couple smaller roads along the shore. It was a lovely ride, with the road winding and undulating with the rugged terrain. It turns out there are no not-scenic roads on the Keweenaw.
I’ve stopped at the Hillside Restaurant in Houghton, a nondescript breakfast-and lunch place on the side of M-26.
