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The“ Repeal 18th Amendment” sign and the many antiques in the Horton Bay General Store reflect the long history of this fascinating place. curves. I soon cross the Black and Pigeon rivers, both of which Hemingway knew well. He considered the Black River the best brook trout stream in Michigan and fished it several times. A century ago this land was cut over and blackened by fires. The scars are gone and much of the area today is preserved as the Pigeon River Country State Forest.
M-68 eventually brings me to the town of Indian River and Old U. S. Route 27, which closely follows the Sturgeon River, another of Hemingway’ s favorites. My powerful twowheeler carries me southward on the gently curving asphalt of this historic byway through a land of sparkling waters and verdant forests. The ride is especially rewarding since nearby Interstate 75 carries virtually all the traffic. At Wolverine, I stop at a restaurant / tavern called BS & Company that caters to motorcyclists and is known for good food and friendly service.