This is the second (annual) MKC Fall Color Tour. The ride starts out in Traverse City, MI and heads north around the bay, through the Tunnel of Trees, and on up towards Mackinaw City. The group will stop for lunch (Petosky area), and cruise on up through some of the best color touring areas in the lower penninsula. A dinner back in Traverse City is planned, though individuals are free to stay in Mackinaw City, or anywhere they wish for dinner.
I do realize that this is the weekend *after* the WI Dells run.. but this is close to peak color time, and the only weekend I have open that time of the year to get this planned and put together.
For those not familiar with the tunnel of trees:
Tunnel of Trees Cruise
I will attempt to keep a list of those who have indicated they are attending:
1. rlhammon (and g/f)
2. jlw (and g/f)
3. Darkwing
4. pjsquire
5. Geezer (and wife)
6. Mark in INdiana (and wife)
7. WickedMike
8. WickedMike's friends w/ the Pure Sol
Meeting information:
Start location: Grand Traverse Mall parking lot. I will park out towards the main road in front of the food court entrance. For those using GPS, the address is:
Grand Traverse Mall
3200 South Airport Road West
Traverse City, Michigan 49684
231.922.0077
Meet in the parking lot (as indicated above) at 10:00 AM. We will be leaving at 10:30. This should give us time to talk to each other and such prior to leaving. Please arrive with a full tank of gas. There is a shell station across the street from the mall, so Tier-I gas is available.
The route:
2008 Tunnel of Trees Route
We will be stopping around Noon for lunch. It will depend on the final route as to where... but we'll stop for lunch and a break before we hit the Tunnel of Trees, and then a stop after that at Leg's Inn for a break / drink as people see fit. We won't run to a schedule... this is all for fun.
(Lunch ideas)
Google Maps
The loop last year worked out great. Lots of great folks, a little bit of rain here and there.. but the sun came out and it was a great weekend. I hope many of you can attend.
Hotel information:
If we have a group of folks, I'm willing to get a hotel and block of some rooms and get a discounted rate for those coming. I set up the departure time late enough (10 AM meeting, 10:30 leaving) so that those who want to drive up on Saturday have a chance. I will be staying up in the area Friday and Saturday night, driving back home on Sunday.
If you have questions, just post in the thread and I'll get to answering them!
Who's in?
