YooperSTOC

[dannyk]

YOOPER SToc July 13-14-15 2007

The weekend of July 13th 14th and 15th in Michigan’s Upper Peninsula YOOPERStoc, this is an informal gathering of riders, meet and greet, travel to the UP. Take in the Great Lakes of North America. Come and meet some old friends or make new ones, Yoopers as we locals are called comes from living in the Upper Peninsula of Michigan thus shortened to the UP by many, finally came to be Yoopers. As the people on the eastern end of the peninsula are called fudgies by many due to the fudge that is made there, and of course the trolls, the people that live in the lower peninsula of Michigan because they live below the BRIDGE, the Mackinaw bridge that is.
To be a transplant to our peninsula and finally called a yooper is a rite of passage to be accepted into our community. This is a melting pot of ethnic origins due to the early mineral boom and the jobs that it created.
There will be no organized rides, do your own thing, come and go as you please I am including some things that may be of interest for you to see from the eastern end of the UP to the western end and the Keweenaw.
Last year it was a RTE and we went to Rodney’s for the Gudighi sandwich, (picture included), and the up north lodge is a half mile from my home, if you prefer that style of meal. (web site included) On Sunday’s at the Northland Inn they have a great breakfast and there is also a couple of local restaurants in the small town of Gwinn.
There is one motel in town 906 346 7901
Sawyer is about 7 miles from town 906 346 3355 they have 1 2 and 4 bedroom suites
Campgrounds there are several federal forest campgrounds in the area (primitive and a short ride down a dirt road)
Horseshoe lake campground has showers etc. 906 346 9937 they have a group camping area and I believe some rental units.
I have some limited camping in my yard N 46 15.409 W 087 29.086 Camp fire any night someone is here. Dannyk

http://www.exploringthenorth.com/soo/locks.html
http://www.exploringthenorth.com/fayette/park.html
http://www.mightymac.org/
http://www.exploringthenorth.com/whitefish/whitefish.html
http://www.quincymine.com/quincy_mine.html
http://www.exploringthenorth.com/cophistory/cophist.html
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http://www.michigan.gov/hal/0,1607,7-160-17447_18595_18611---,00.html
http://www.michigan.org/travel/city/index.asp?city=G3695


http://www.theupnorthlodge.com/v3/index.html

http://www.porcupinemountains.com/
http://www.nps.gov/piro
http://www.nps.gov/kewe/
http://www.northlandinn.info/

[motomac]

I am almost certain I will be there with the SO on the way back from Billings MT Wing Ding. She wants to meet these people that have me running all over the US on my ST. Of course I will be on the Wing with the Bunkhouse since she will be riding pillion.

[dannyk]

Motomac glad to have ya stop by, there's room in the yard for the camper if ya a mind to bunk here.:biker:

[motomac]

Thanks Danny, but the SO has to be close to a head, as she makes many trips during the night. And no I haven't got her to go in the bushes yet.

[dannyk]

The Big Lake (SUPERIOR)

Some interesting facts about the biggest of the great lakes

By surface area it is the largest body of fresh water in the world, covering more than 31,700 square miles.
It is the third largest body of fresh water, by volume with a volume of 3 quadrillion gallons, (3,000,000,000,000,000) or about 2,900 cubic miles.
It contains about 10 percent of the worlds fresh surface water.
It contains over half of all the water contained in the five great lakes.
It has a retention time-- the length of time the water stays in the lake-- of 191 years.
It is 382 miles long and 160 miles wide.
It has 1,826 miles of shoreline.
The deepest spot is 1,332 feet deep.
If the water contained in Lake Superior were to flow out over both North and South
America, it would be one foot deep.
Just thought you might like to know, something to think about as you travel this great country of ours.

[Viggo]

This event is definitely on my radar screen (a nice bright blip). The UP is an easy ride from the Twin Cities (MN) area. I have relatives near Crystal Falls so I've made the trip several times in the cage. It's way past time to do it on 2 wheels.

[Biddyman]

Not looking at a map, how far are you from tawas city?

[dannyk]

Not looking at a map, how far are you from tawas city?

biddy about 3 hours west of the big mac two hours to the big mac from tawas so about 5 hours

[dannyk]

Just a heads, there is a small detour around Gwinn, the main street is all tore up for new water and sewer lines, will be for most of the summer. Getting things done before next years town anniversary. It will only effect those coming up on M35, but the detour is well marked. There will be 17 miles of construction on M 35 north of Menominee also, at least that was what the signs and barrels indicated on our ride to Road America. Danny:biker:

[Tom B.]

JUST UNBELIVABLE!

Man I am so wishing I could be there!!! Just figures that my wife and I have already planned a vacation with some friends during YooperSTOC. I would have so enjoyed meeting some of you!!! I was even going to go to the june 16th Moonshine until we got invited to a graduation party that I can't skip. Dang!:mad:

Guess I'll have to go to next years! Y'all have fun for me too!!!:hat1:

[StOhio]

I might be a go for this, if you can put up with a stupid newbie like me. Was planning on being up by Traverse City then anyway. Might just head on up and see one of the prettiest areas in the country.

[Viggo]

We were all newbies at one time or another. I look forward to seeing you there.

[travlr_45]

I'm a newbie to, but the ride from south ga. to the UP sounds "VERY INTERESTING"

[HurricaneST1100]

Another newbie here. I'm getting psyched about this trip.

I'm staying in Muskegon, MI right now due to an extended company project.
So, I'm thinking of taking the SS Badger across from Ludington, MI to Manitowoc, WI, then driving up from there.

http://www.ssbadger.com/content.aspx?Page=Schedule

Looks like there's a 7:55PM sail time, arrive around 11PM. Cross time is 4 hrs, but you change time zones. $32 one way for motorcycles.

Crash at a hotel, then do the ride up the next morning.

Here's a Google Map (Hope it pastes OK).

http://maps.google.com/maps?f=d&hl=en&geocode=&saddr=Manitowoc,+WI&daddr=suamico,wi+to%3AN+46+15.409+W+087+29.086+to% 3AMarquette,+MI+to%3Agrand+island,+mi+to%3AManisti que,+MI+to%3AMackinaw+City,+MI&mrcr=5&sll=45.602509,-84.567261&sspn=2.567263,5.125122&ie=UTF8&ll=45.328979,-86.385498&spn=2.579746,5.125122&z=8&om=1

Then after the festivities and some exploring on Superior, ride back down across the Mackinaw Bridge on the way back.

Was thinking of taking of taking the 13th off work and taking the ferry the night of the 12th. If anyone wants to join for part of that ride, LMK.

-Karl

[dannyk]

Karl, read the SS Badger link real good, its 32 bucks for the M/C and there is a passenger fee also that applies. I think it will run you close to a hundred bucks to use the ferry. Danny

[HurricaneST1100]

Karl, read the SS Badger link real good, its 32 bucks for the M/C and there is a passenger fee also that applies. I think it will run you close to a hundred bucks to use the ferry. Danny

True, but it knocks a good distance off the trip (not that this is always a good thing) and I get to see new territory rather than retrace. I'll make up my mind when the time gets closer.

-Karl

[dannyk]

Built this yesterday for those of you that don't want resturant food and would prefere to cook your own snack etc. Its over the fire pit and there is plenty of good hardwood for cooking over/night fire for tire kicking. The UP North Lodge is just over a half mile away from my home, Rodney's is in Gwinn for those that may want to try a Gudighi or pizza, I'll have morning coffee, water, and soft drinks diet/regular varieties. Danny

[motomac]

Now that is a stack of firewood!!!!!

[2dogs]

Boy that sounds good Danny. I haven't been across the "Big Mac" in to many years.
Going to try to make it up there. Then you can give us the weather/coffee report in person.

:06biker:
Dave

[MNwing]

just one question and its an important one: Will you be serving "Point Special" again this year? If so, I will need a ride in the evening to and from the motel.

[dannyk]

Bob, no point special this year, byob, but I could provide a ride to the motel if needed.

[HurricaneST1100]

Any particular motel you're all parking your STeeds? Was looking at making reservations somewhere.

-Karl

[dannyk]

There is one motel in town 906 346 7901

[forgitaboutut]

last minute plans!
just made res.!:hat1:
Rich

[dannyk]

Glad you can make it.:biker:

[HurricaneST1100]

Planning to be there. I'm taking Friday off, but haven't decided the route yet...depends on the weather. I'm bringing camping gear just in case it's nice out this weekend.

So far I've made it up to Findlay, OH from WV.

-Karl

[STeve1300]

last minute plans!
just made res.!:hat1:
Rich

Hey Rich... What time are you leaving ?? Ahnna most likely is not going, so I may tent it, but maybe we could ride up together?? I still haven't seen your new ride!!

[dannyk]

First rider shows up tomorrow night, got a call from Bill out of San Diego should be here sometime tomorrow evening, tent camping in the yard. let the party begin. :biker:

[forgitaboutut]

Hey Rich... What time are you leaving ?? Ahnna most likely is not going, so I may tent it, but maybe we could ride up together?? I still haven't seen your new ride!!

Sure Steve,What time you leaving?
Are we doing dinner thur. at the beemer thing?....

[Brighteyesue]

I'll be arriving Friday sometime. Is Yooper Central at N 46 15.409 W 087 29.086 ?

[dannyk]

I'll be arriving Friday sometime. Is Yooper Central at N 46 15.409 W 087 29.086 ?
Yes it is Sue will be looking for ya. :biker:

[Jeff F]

Wish I could make it.

I just did a tour (2nites / 3 days) around Lake Superior & spent this past Sat nite in Marquette.

This coming weekend was no good for me or I would have stopped in. Maybe next year.

Beautiful countryside. I'll be back and take a few side trips this time - and figure out what a pastie is. Everybody's selling them - I asked my wife but said she did want a set. ;-)

Have fun

[HurricaneST1100]

I should be there some time Friday. Based on some recommendations, I decided to cruise up the MI shoreline Thursday night and into Friday, then cross the bridge rather than take the ferry. :sbs1:

Save me a spot in the yard just in case...
:tent6:

[HurricaneST1100]

figure out what a pastie is. Everybody's selling them - I asked my wife but said she did want a set. ;-)

Have fun

Saw this in the UP Guide I picked up at the MI Welcome Center:

http://lawryspasties.com/

[STeve1300]

Sure Steve,What time you leaving?
Are we doing dinner thur. at the beemer thing?....
Lets discuss Yooper Stuff Thursday night. I'm planning on being outside the Washington County Fairgrounds pavillion at 5:30 pm. I figure we can either ride to Sawmill Inn to eat, or just stay there and enjoy Beemerfest. I'm thinking group dynamics will decide which.

[forgitaboutut]

Lets discuss Yooper Stuff Thursday night. I'm planning on being outside the Washington County Fairgrounds pavillion at 5:30 pm. I figure we can either ride to Sawmill Inn to eat, or just stay there and enjoy Beemerfest. I'm thinking group dynamics will decide which.

Ok...meet at fairgrounds 5:30
If I have to work late and can't make it, I'll give you a call
Rich

[2dogs]

OK I've looked at the map but don't have a gps. Is there a place in Gwinn to meet n greet/eat if we make it up there Sat.??? Any one have planns?
Dannyk? I know this is sort of a "free form" SToc event

[dannyk]

2dogs p.m. sent

[laker]

Rolling up sometime this week-end. Got this project I need to finish. Small tent and loose schedule. What is a good contribution to the festivities?

Lars.

[STeve1300]

Hello anyone running up thru Wisconsin... 2dogs' post got me thinking... I'm leaving Southeast Wisconsin sometime Friday... time firmed up after I talk with Rich (Forgitaboutut) tonite. I have a GPS and I've been to Danny's house, and I have a cell phone. If anyone needs road assistance, directions, or is just looking for the "group" whenever they arrive, my cell phone is 414-573-3483. I don't answer when I'm riding, but will return your call ASAP!!!

[2dogs]

Danny,
Thanks, I got your directions. We will be up Sat. afternoon late inthe day.
(Dan, Joe & I)
We are leaving from Harrison early. Going up 27 to the bridge... if anyone is heading
that way come on along !







































We'll stop by to say hello to everyone and then we are heading up to Houton
to spend the night and Sunday morning we are heading on to do
a Lake Superior Circle Tour! :)

:06biker:

Dave

[motomac]

OK, first Danny K deserves a very big round of applause from all the folks that attended YooperSToc. He had enough hot dogs and buns, potato chips and pop and water and rides and directions and locations of pastys and cudighis and his bride made a delicious apple bar thingy that was great. THANKS Danny, it was good to finaly meet the coffee thread starter, and he really let us all camp in his yard!!!! Showers in the AM or PM.

I had a great time meeting new members and seeing some others again. The ride to Copper Harbor was a little damp and chilly, but forgetaboutit, his son Chris, mnwing and I made it up there and back after backtracking in and around Marquette for a while. Lot of interesting sights and a meal of pastys for all of us. That is an interesting dish and tasty also. If you have never visited the UP of MI, make room on your travel schedule to do so. I'll post some pictures after I get a nap or night sleep, one or both. Mac

[STeve1300]

I posted some pics on this other thread... (http://www.st-owners.com/forums/showthread.php?t=25268)

[MNwing]

Danny.....Thanks again for hosting an outstanding event. Got home around 4 thanks to a major accident on 94 east of Hudson, and the detour I took to get around it. 1299.1 miles according to the GPS, so guess it was a pretty decent ride.

It was wonderful to see old friends and to meet all the new people that I got to meet for the first time who attended this event.

I hope all of you enjoyed this as much as I did and again a great big thanks to Danny for putting this together.

Mac thanks for breakfast Sat morning and suggesting the ride to Copper Harbor. The weather wasn't the best but you, Rich and Chris were great to ride with.

I hope to see many of you again at WESTSToc and WISToc.

[motomac]

As promised here are a few pictures of YooperSToc. What's an event without a campfire???? Mnwing taking a picture of the Gay Bar sign in front of the bar in Gay MI named the Gay Bar. Dinner parking lot Saturday night. The plaid panted moose was in front of a Big Boy restaurant in Manistique MI. And I had to include the Gay Bar sign with my ride parked in front.

[forgitaboutut]

Thanks Danny,and everybody who showed up!:bow1:
This was a great event! I sure hope I can make it next year!
Rich

[HurricaneST1100]

Thanks to Danny for hosting the event! He tirelessly gave of himself, his property, his garage (invaluable for those underprepared for wet weather camping [me]), his firewood, and everything else! He didn't even get to do much riding because he was more concerned about being there so nobody would arrive to an empty property. Hats off! :bow1:

Well, this STOC newbie had a fantastic time! Thanks to all for the advice (bike won't start in gear and with the kickstand down...duh!), encouragement (thanks Steve, for sticking back with me on Rt. 35, giving up a chance to tear down that great road at warp speed with Sue and the others :yr1:), and camaraderie.

I decided to round out my trip back to Troll-land (the lower part of Michigan) with a side trip up to Whitefish Point and the Shipwreck Museum. Coming back down 123 I thought, heck, I'm so close to Sault St. Marie, gotta see the Soo Locks. At 500+ miles, not quite an iron butt, but at least an iron butt cheek. :sbs1:

Thanks to Danny, I even came home with some goodies...an ST-Owner.com keychain and a license plate frame. Way Cool! :banr1:

I added some of my pics on Steve's pic thread:

http://www.st-owners.com/forums/showthread.php?t=25268&page=2

It was a pleasure to meet all of you!

-Karl

[forgitaboutut]

Pleasure meeting you too Karl! (and everbody else!)
:trolls
Rich