Like apparently nearly everyone else, I had a wonderful time at STAR 2018. I rode about 4 1/2 of the routes (I used the return part of one route on my way to STAR), and they were all a good time. There were enough routes (in addition to places to visit) that I did not get to that I would be happy to return to the area.
On the way home, I crossed over the top of Lake Superior. If you haven't ridden in that area, you owe it to yourself to do it someday. Absolutely lovely scenery.