Scenic highways are abundant in Michigan. M-119’s Tunnel of Trees. US-2’s Top of the Lake Scenic Byway. US-23’s Sunrise Coast. But none are as iconic as M-22’s Circle Tour of the Leelanau Peninsula. A whole culture has sprung up around the M-22 meme. The roads signs became so popular they were stolen and their replacements are now without the M to make them less inviting. Restaurants and lodging pirated the name and mailboxes sprung up with the logo. A new business featuring M-22 clothing, mugs, and other up north paraphernalia was born. Perhaps the most popular item seen bearing the M-22 logo is the omnipresent bumper sticker. Yup, that’s the one on my car.
Love it! Great idea. Your blogspot make my week. I miss northern Michigan so much.
ReplyDeleteThanks, Judy. I hope the blog helps keep Michigan alive for you. Karen
ReplyDeleteIt's a rainy day but not too cold or super-windy, and M-22 is still a pretty drive in the rain. Just slow down and take it easy on the curves!
ReplyDeleteThank you! M-22 is beautiful in a kinds of weather.
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