12/05/2015

Ohio - Michigan - Finding State Line Road from the State Line

How can you get lost when you are standing on the state line & you are looking for State Line Road? Many times when I  jump out of the car to start a run, I agree to meet back up at a certain place at an approximate time. That way, if the distance is shorter (or longer usually) than I expected or if I make stops for selfies or being a tourist or general curiosity, it is no big deal. But what happens when I space on a turn or forget the exact route or streets have different names on the signs than on the maps or I decide to try a different route for whatever reason makes it look more interesting or attractive at that moment?

Such was the case as I passed from Ohio to Michigan with plans to turn on State Line Road & parallel the border for a few miles. Had I missed the turn already? Did it lie farther ahead? Two things I was certain of: State Line Road was not where the state border signs were and (2) State Line Liquor was near the state line but not on State Line Road. So I turned around & headed back to find it. And that added 2 miles to my run. Not that anyone waiting at the end noticed.


Pure Michigan Sign

State Line Liquor is NOT on State Line Road
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