North of Duluth to Temperance River State Park, MN

Today was another 70 mile day but much nicer as the roads were just rolling hills and the wind at our back. What a difference turning the corner of the lake makes. Even though it was overcast the weather was good for cycling. We got up early and had a quick breakfast in our hotel room of raisin bread, cheese and and orange, food that we've been carry with us for times like this. About 12 miles north was Two Harbors where we pulled into the McDonalds for another breakfast We talked to several folks who asked us about our journey. They seem to love to hear about this adventure. Of course we wanted to know where the bakery was but the bakeries have since closed down. Fortunately just up the road was a coffee shop with baked goods. Knowing that we're camping tonight and need breakfast we picked up some muffins and other goodies. Then even further up route 61 were two pie shops. We didn't stop at those, our bags were already full. Staying on 61 we stopped at Gooseberry Falls St Pk. The water in the rivers is low now. We saw pictures of the falls in May 2012 after a big rainstorm and the falls were huge with water flowing over the steps leading to the viewing points. From there at the visitor center we got on the Gitche-gummi trail that follows route 61. Its a well maintained bike path for about 15-20 miles to Beaver Bay. It passes Split Rock Lighthouse where we pulled in to check it out. It's a lighthouse and to see it there was a fee. We've seen plenty of lighthouses so far so we decided to skip this one. We were talking to the guy,Jason, at the concession stand about our trip then as usual more people want to know about it. So our quick stop turned out a bit longer than planned. In keeping with the whole "people are good" theme, Jason gave us a sandwich for lunch. We'll have to pay forward that thoughtful gesture. The trail ends at Beaver Bay and we're back on 61. The road is good and for most part has a wide shoulder. However the shoulder does narrow down to 3 ft just south of Little Marais. That's another thing, looking at the map theres a bunch of towns but sometimes they're not much, maybe just a lodging place and nothing else. Our destination was Temperance River St Park in Schroeder and there's no place to get dinner so PBJ or freeze dried was on the menu. Three miles up the road is a resort that we could stay at but I was determined to camp. We arrived in Schroeder at 4:10 and saw a bakery( surprise)/pizza/sandwich that just closed at 4 pm. Tom peered in the window and the gals must have felt sorry for him so they opened up. We got a sandwich for dinner and some more baked goods for tomorrow. Don't forget what we already bought earlier. Our bags are loaded. No wonder this is the great bakery tour around Lake Superior. Then Tom saw the malt machine and of course we had to have one. I figure today I burned about 5000-6000 calories so I can splurge. A mile up the road was the campground and we got a spot overlooking the lake. Yes another lakefront property for the night. Can't beat it. Tom rode and got a bottle of wine and some cheese for another gourmet dinner sub sandwich, wine, cheese and a piece of rum cake that I've been carrying since Copper Harbor, MI. As we were enjoying dinner the skies cleared and the stars are out. Cold and crisp. The down bag will feel good. Can't beat it

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