| MALS 2010 Miatas Around Lake Superior |
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| PICS! (From MALS 2005) |
| MALS 2010 Miatas Around Lake Superior |
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| PICS! (From MALS 2005) |
| SCHEDULE: | ||
| Day #0: | Monday; August 9th | |
| Out-of-towners arrive in Marquette | ||
| Brentwood Motor Inn Budget Host 2603 US 41 West Marquette, Michigan (800) 999-7055 (906) 228-7494 Make your one night reservation on 01-Jan-2005. Discounts are available for those 48 and older. Rates for 2005 are expected to be ~$44.10 (plus taxes). BEWARE! This is the week of Finn Fest. Rooms in Marquette will sell-out quickly! |
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| Lodging alternatives | ||
| Day #1: | Tuesday, August 10th | |
| Marquette -to- Two Harbors: Map, .gdb, .mps | ||
| Superior Shores Resort 1521 Superior Shores Drive Two Harbors, Minnesota (800) 242-1988 (218) 834-5671 Make your one night reservation before 29-Mar-2005. They've got a complex cancellation policy. Understand your obligations. - Lake view: $99 (plus fees & taxes) - Woods view: $89 (plus fees & taxes) - Miata view (parking lot): $79 (plus fees & taxes) |
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| Lodging alternatives | ||
| Day #2: | Wednesday, August 11th | |
| Two Harbors -to- Thunder Bay: Map, .gdb, .mps | ||
| Best Western Nor'Wester Resort Hotel 2080 Highway #61 Thunder Bay, Ontario (888) 473-2378 (807) 473-9123 Make your two night reservation before 10-Jul-2005. Ask for group rate #101520 "Miatas Around Lake Superior." We've been quoted a rate of $84.95CDN/night (plus taxes). |
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| Lodging alternatives | ||
| Day #3: | Thursday, August 12th | |
| Sightseeing in & around metro-Thunder Bay More sightseeing info for Thunder Bay Pickle Lake: End of the asphalt north of Thunder Bay |
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| Did you remember to book two nights at the Nor'Wester Resort? Are you 100% certain? | ||
Day #4: |
Friday, August 13th |
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| Thunder Bay -to- Wawa: Map, .gdb, .mps | ||
| Sportsman Motel 45 Mission Road Wawa, Ontario (705) 856-2272 Make your one night reservation after 01-Jan-2005. One bed: $70CDN + tax Two beds: $75CDN + tax Cancellation policy: One week! (ouch) Dinner will be at the Viking Restaurant (next door). |
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| Lodging alternatives | ||
| Day #5: | Saturday, August 14th | |
| Wawa -to- Marquette: Map, .gdb, .mps | ||
| Brentwood Motor Inn Budget Host 2603 US 41 West Marquette, Michigan (800) 999-7055 (906) 228-7494 Make your one night reservation on 01-Jan-2005. Discounts available for those 48 and older. Rates for 2005 are expected to be $44.10 (plus taxes). BEWARE! This is the week of Finn Fest. Rooms in Marquette will sell-out quickly! |
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| Lodging alternatives. | ||
| Day #6: | Sunday, August 15th | |
| Marquette -to- Home Sweet Home | ||
REMINDERS: |
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| - | You are responsible for making your own reservations and deposits. | |
| - | You are responsible for doing your own cancellations and understanding the cancellation policies. | |
| - | Must bring proof of auto insurance coverage for Canada. The title of the official document is: Canada Non-Resident Inter-Province Motor Vehicle Liability Insurance Card. | |
| - | Must bring proof of citizenship - a DL is insufficient. | |
| - | Must bring a govt-issued photo ID - a valid DL is sufficient. | |
| - | No beef products - not even pet foods w/beef essence. | |
| - | No weapons; guns, tasers, mace, pepper spray, handcuffs, shackles, batons, etc. | |
| - | No radar detectors; they are illegal in Canada. | |
| - | CBs (not FRS) will be used on this trip. - Miata-friendly CB: Cobra 75 WXST; - Mic 4' extension cord (if you mount the guts in the trunk) - Miata-friendly CB Antenna (matchbox) - Miata-friendly $10 antenna mount. Contact seller. - Miata-friendly FRS: Radio Shack 21-1850 |
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| - | Bring all the prescription meds that you will need for the week | |
| - | If you have any dietary restrictions, speak-up! | |
| - | Limit of 30 cars. | |
| - | Canada tips for Yanks | |
| - | Due to vacation traffic and varied interests, it is wise that we form 5-car pods. Pods will be assigned on the first day. You choose your own pod of like-minded MALSers for the subsequent days. | |
FACTOIDS: |
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| - | Border crossing regulations | |
| - | Frommer Guide article | |
| - | Free: "Lake Superior Circle Tour Adventure Guide" | |
| - | Exchange rate info | |
MISCELLANEOUS : |
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| - | http://www.great-lakes.net/tourism/circletour/superior | |
| - | http://www.great-lakes.net/lakes/ref/supfact.html | |
| - | http://www.michiganhighways.org/other/lsct.html | |
| - | http://www.lakesuperiorphoto.com/lake superior circle tour.html | |
| - | http://www.lakesuperior.com/welcome.html | |
Webslave: |
Doug Ranz, rainsux@hotmail.com |
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