100 miles. 10 riders. L'Anse to Marquette. That's the Trail of Tears.

Champions of the high jump.

Now that what's a call a cool activity.

Blueberries are in season, and they were everywhere in Sands Township.

Success is so sweet.

Sweet goodness.

What's a vacation with working out? Two a days? Over distance, intervals, strength training. Mik and Pekka whipped each other into shape.

I thought a Finnish sign might make Pekka feel welcome in Marquette. I felt like one of those limo drivers waiting for their celebrity client.

Pekka arrives...for summertime in Northern Michigan.

First sights of Marquette....the Lake Superior Shoreline.

We headed to the beach, with plans to wade in since McCarty's cove is the warmest it's been all summer.

Pekka doesn't think so. But it's still Lake Superior.

McCarty's Cove on a July summer evening.

The view from McCarty's Cove toward Picnic Rocks.

Nothing better than the sand and the waves.