Late notice, but I only discovered this forum. I got a solo tour planned cruising and camping around the upper half of lake Michigan in less than a couple of weeks. Sorry for short notice but only just discovered this forum. I will loosely follow this route:
https://goo.gl/maps/z1obJoZRHSQ2 but I definitely want to hit Picture Rock
Setting off from Manitowoc on Oct 1. When I get to Ludington, I'll take the ferry back to Manitowoc.
Let me know if you want to join for a portion.