We departed MACKINAC ISLAND earlyThursday morning and buddy boated with four other boats to PETOSKEY. Once docked in PETOSKEY, we stayed for three nights...Visiting the town of PETOSKEY was truly an unexpected pleasure!
Looper Tip: Most of the Looper guides don't suggest to stop here...it was a favorite port for us :) A great Marina, lots of restaurants and shops, bike trails and even a West Marine!
PETOSKEY is a nice resort community located in Little Traverse Bay on Lake Michigan. PETOSKEY and the surrounding area are notable for being the setting of several Nick Adams stories by Earnest Hemmingway. Hemmingway spent his childhood summers in this area.
PETOSKEY is also known for a high concentration of Petoskey stones, the state stone of Michigan.
The name "PETOSKEY" is said to mean "Where the light shines through the clouds", in the language of the Odawa Indians, who were the original inhabitants. Petoskey stone and the city were named after Chief Ignatius Petosega (1787-1885), who founded the community.
Our journey from MACKINAC ISLAND to PETOSKEY - about 40 miles / 8 hours. Pretty polished PETOSKEY stones with the "Big Picture" of where we are in MI.
Crossing under the majestic MACKINAC Bridge. The Brigde connects the Upper and Lower Peninsulas of Michigan. It opened in 1957.
We are now officially in Lake Michigan:)
️The PETOSKEY Lighthouse.
There is a beautiful well maintained bike trail connecting towns along this section (Little Traverse Bay) of Lake Michigan. Friday's ride to Bay Harbor, Red Line (10 miles) and Saturday's ride to Harbor Springs, Green Line (20 miles).
Some local history.
The Friday PETOSKEY Farmers Market.
When the sun shines...We are amazed by the beautiful blue clear water of Lake Michigan.
Boating buddy's go to dinner at The Garage. The restaurant chandler was made from spark plugs and the bathroom sink was a tire with water from a gasoline hose (the company was fun, but decorations were much better than the food?).
Some of our favorites in PETOSKEY: Julianne Tomatoes - great lunch, Lake Affect - handmade items from the local area (we purchased a boat table for Thistle), Dripworks - best tea ever and Palette - great early bird specials.
Our bike ride to Harbor Springs (very fancy town). We saw a waterfall on the bike trail. Reenie hurt her toe (Ouch) on the ride and Greg renamed the town PeTOESkey! (It still hurts a day later, but he made me laugh :).
The Private Grounds around Harbor Springs.
A special surprise visit from our "Gold Looper" (finished the Great American Loop) boating buddy's, Vicki & Mark from Blue Willow.
A wonderful pre Anniversary dinner and toast in the wine cave at Chandler's Restaurant in PETOSKEY.
A pretty sunset followed by a "Super" moon XO.
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