As part of my new hobby, I'm heading to Superior and Duluth for a couple of days of house viewing before heading down to Minneapolis for a 4-day conference of the Jane Austen Society of North America. Since the long drive had to be undertaken, why not take the long way up through the northern regions of Wisconsin in search of Fall color. Although I kept going farther and farther north today, there was very little Fall color to be had even though we're well into September.
North of Tomahawk, I was stopped by an Oneida County sheriff's deputy who graciously let me know that the road had changed from 65 to 55 a few miles back. Really nice guy who just gave me a warning; I suspect it happens a lot. Anyway, I asked his opinion on the route I should take to Duluth with the goal being to see some color. He agreed with me that I should just continue going north to Hurley and across Highway 2. Jeff and I had gone as far north as Manitowish Waters to see Little Bohemia a few years ago, but I think that's as far north as I had ever gone.
The drive was beautiful but there just isn't much color yet. Finally decided to stop for the night in Ashland and, as I came into Ashland, the sun started going down and the sky was a beautiful pink. Just as I finally found a Super 8 to stop for the night, I was able to get this quick shot of the sun setting behind Chequamegon Bay. It's directly across the street from the motel so I'm looking forward to seeing the whole view tomorrow morning before I set out for Superior/Duluth.
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