Fun on Lake Erie!

Location: Geneva State Park, OH

We continued our trek across Pennsylvania on Highway 6 deciding to take in the wonderful world of Erie, PA. What a better way than biking Presque Isle.

This pic was taken on Presque Isle looking back across the bay toward Erie.

 

 

But wait, before we left Pennsylvania we lunched at a diner, as promised. So many of the signs now make sense. We didn't get the "booth service" signs. Ah, many diners are just stools at the counter and don't have booths. Oh we westerners.

The diner we chose had booth service and the menu was mainly burgers, hot dogs and good ol' American food. I didn't see anything particularly regional (like Moxie soda in Maine, or hush puppies in the South, or hoagies in NJ).

 

Ned enjoying a chocolate milk shake. Ironically, he was wearing his Route 66 shirt today. Ned's covering up one of the 6's...as in Route 6 across Pennsylvania.

 

We really enjoyed stopping by the Allegheny Dam. Here's Ned on the lake side.

 

 

 

 

 

 

It was gushing out on the lower side. Quite a sight to see!

 

Biking around Presque Isle we got a little bit of everything. Views of the city (as in the first picture) as well as several lighthouses.

Presque has miles and miles of paved bike lanes that take you next to beaches, lagoons, fishing piers and amusement attractions.

(Kathy, we're thinking of you as we're visiting your hometown. They said they missed you...)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Most of the paths were tree lined.

 

 

 

 

Ned, dipping his toes in Lake Erie. It was a bit too cool for us to swim, around the high 60's.

 

 

Not too many swimmers, but a couple of kites flying!

 

 

Apparently, one of the iconic places to visit here is Sara's, a diner and hot dog stand. They have tons of goofy signs and 50's memorabilia.

Oh no, beware of the sharks in Lake Erie Ned!!

 

 

 

 

I preferred the slower pace of driving a 57 Chevy...Fred Flinstone style.

 

We were going to stay another night in Pennsylvania, but we were having so much fun goofing around Lake Erie we decided to just keep driving...right into Ohio. Tonight we're camped at Geneva Lake State Park. The town reminds me of a Jersey Shore crazy summer scene. Lots of arcades, pizza places, miniature golf and family fun stuff.

The campground is awesome...both laundry & a good cell connection - oh and it's beautiful too.

 

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