Author Topic: A Dirty Wild Dog Rides to God's Country to Visit Da Yoopers, Eh. (Read 46714 times)

big oil · « **Reply #600 on:** June 07, 2018, 06:13:40 am »

Here’s a little teaser for the harrowing experience I faced with the Dual Sport Ducati the next day!

eberhard · « **Reply #601 on:** June 07, 2018, 06:59:33 am »

Quite some great pictures you've put up there. Thanks.

big oil · « **Reply #602 on:** June 07, 2018, 07:01:47 am »

Quote from: eberhard on June 07, 2018, 06:59:33 am

Quite some great pictures you've put up there. Thanks.

Thank you, Sir eberhard, nice to know somebody is enjoying my report!

McSack · « **Reply #603 on:** June 07, 2018, 07:15:54 am »

Kitch-iti-kipi looks like it could be an amazing place to dive @big oil
Scuba allowed?

woody1 · « **Reply #604 on:** June 07, 2018, 07:49:06 am »

I could settle in any of these places that you are showing us. What a life to be able to live there.

Thanks for sharing.

And ? did the MUD MONSTER catch you ?

Takashi · « **Reply #605 on:** June 07, 2018, 08:00:06 am »

I am guessing the trees in that picture is much deeper than most people would think.

Maybe 12 meters (or about 40 feet for you weirdos who cant make use of the metric system)

Lovely pictures, makes me want to come visit the US.

J-dog · « **Reply #606 on:** June 07, 2018, 01:45:57 pm »

Wow, say what you want about 'Merica, but this is just beyond awesome. Not just the natural beauty, but the civility of the whole place. Like paradise. Thanks BO.

I've only been to Atlanta and NYC (Shitholes) but the US country/small town/heritage sites/preservations etc look like god's own country.

Well done to the lot of you for showing the world how things could be done!

P.S. I guess 40m deep for a Wimpy burger.

big oil · « **Reply #607 on:** June 07, 2018, 10:24:34 pm »

Quote from: McSack on June 07, 2018, 07:15:54 am

Kitch-iti-kipi looks like it could be an amazing place to dive @big oil
Scuba allowed?

Howdy McSack, I would imagine it’d be an amazing place for a dive.

To answer your question:

LAND USE ORDERS OF THE DIRECTOR

Chapter V –State Parks and Recreation Areas

Amendment No 10 of 2007

Palms book state park, prohibited conduct.

(3) A person shall not do any of the following at palms book SP:

(a) Swim, bathe, skin or scuba dive, fish, or boat in the big spring, Kitchitikipi, palms book SP.

(b) Use the department owned raft on the big spring for anything other than viewing.

The Department of Natural Resources sets the rules for Michigan’s State Parks:

https://www.michigan.gov/documents/dnr/07LUOD10_PRD_AlgonacSP_ACTION_Jul07NRC_199469_7.pdf

big oil · « **Reply #608 on:** June 08, 2018, 05:16:29 am »

Quote from: woody1 on June 07, 2018, 07:49:06 am

I could settle in any of these places that you are showing us. What a life to be able to live there.

Thanks for sharing.

And ? did the MUD MONSTER catch you ?

Thanks, Sir Woody1, I’m very thankful for being born and raised in such a beautiful wild State

Lots of mud and deep sand on the wrong type of bike with street tires coming up!

big oil · « **Reply #609 on:** June 08, 2018, 05:20:14 am »

Quote from: Takashi on June 07, 2018, 08:00:06 am

I am guessing the trees in that picture is much deeper than most people would think.

Maybe 12 meters (or about 40 feet for you weirdos who cant make use of the metric system)

Lovely pictures, makes me want to come visit the US.

Much deeper than appears

I’ll provide the answer once a few more guesses come.

Come on over, enjoy my beautiful state, may even be able to give you a guided tour, if you wish and time allows.

big oil · « **Reply #610 on:** June 08, 2018, 05:25:40 am »

Quote from: J-dog on June 07, 2018, 01:45:57 pm

Wow, say what you want about 'Merica, but this is just beyond awesome. Not just the natural beauty, but the civility of the whole place. Like paradise. Thanks BO.

I've only been to Atlanta and NYC (Shitholes) but the US country/small town/heritage sites/preservations etc look like god's own country.

Well done to the lot of you for showing the world how things could be done!

P.S. I guess 40m deep for a Wimpy burger.

You’re welcome

I have yet to visit NYC, but I agree Hotlanta is a shithole, though some of the roads north of the city are magnificent. I don’t go into the city, when I ride down that way, most likely never will

I’ll share the depth of the timber after or if a few more guesses come.

Oubones · « **Reply #611 on:** June 08, 2018, 07:01:40 am »

45 ft and I will make you breakfast if you come to SA!

BMWPE · « **Reply #612 on:** June 08, 2018, 07:33:43 am »

30 meters

Mr Zog · « **Reply #613 on:** June 09, 2018, 04:14:11 am »

150 feet

big oil · « **Reply #614 on:** June 10, 2018, 03:43:29 am »

The depth of the springs at the bottom of Kitch-iti-kipi are at a depth of approximately 12 meters.

The timber that has fallen into the water has fallen on the banks underwater created by the springs pushing the sands up.

Although the timber appears to be 2-3 cm and one diving in the water would most definitely hit the timber, the timber is actually at a depth of around 6 meters. Truly a sight to see in person.

Out of all the places I’ve ridden on a motorbike in my country and Canada, Kitch-iti-kipi is probably the most beautiful natural wonder I’ve ever laid eyes on. I really enjoy visiting the ‘Mirror of Heaven’ anytime I’m in Michigan’s Upper Peninsula.

It appears Takashi was closest with his guess.

big oil · « **Reply #615 on:** June 10, 2018, 04:51:24 am »

I awoke from a very restful nights sleep at the Colonial Motel. Fired up the JetBoil for a large mug of French pressed coffee and sat out on the deck adjoined to my room and enjoyed the foggy view of Lake Michigan across the road.

After morning coffee and some powdered donuts, I suited up in my waterproof Rukka Argosaurus suit, thank God I donned my fully waterproof suit for the days ride. Rain was forecasted, little did I know how much rain I would face throughout the day.

I left Manistique, Michigan, heading due north to just Northeast of Munising, Michigan, for a stop at Miner’s Castle.

big oil · « **Reply #616 on:** June 10, 2018, 04:56:34 am »

Miner’s Castle is part of the Pictured Rocks National Shoreline. Several couples during the summer months choose Miner’s Castle to tie the knot.

big oil · « **Reply #617 on:** June 10, 2018, 04:57:29 am »

Miner’s Castle offers breathtaking views of Caribbean green and blue waters.

big oil · « **Reply #618 on:** June 10, 2018, 05:11:14 am »

Here’s what you’d see if you chose to take the Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore boat tour running out of Munising, or hiking tours on your own. It takes approximately 2-2.5 hours round trip. The following pics were borrowed from the web. I have taken the boat tour several times, but mostly midday, and my pics aren’t near the quality of the pics I found on the web.

Enjoy.

Again, Miner’s Castle.

big oil · « **Reply #619 on:** June 10, 2018, 05:11:50 am »