Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore
The last day at our campground on Lake Superior dawned clear and cold. It got down to 32 that night but the wind wasn’t howling and Leonard decided to go for a hike while his girls stayed warm and cozy in the RV. He drove back into the Pictured Rocks Nat. Lakeshore and stopped at several beautiful overlooks before hiking from the Hurricane River Campground to the Au Sable Point Light Station. Continue reading
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Cool drivers door
This sleek RV drove past our Lake Superior campsite and I had to find out more about it. Fortunately it ended up parking a short walk away so I didn’t waste anytime dropping by for a visit. Never know when folks are going to leave. Continue reading
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Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore
From Mackinac Island we’ve headed north and west into the Upper Peninsula (UP) to Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore on Lake Superior, the third Great Lake we will have seen on this trip. We found a Munising city run RV campground right on the shore of Lake Superior that will be our home base for a few days. Continue reading
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The rooster tail from our ferry and Mackinac Bridge, the largest suspension bridge in the US.
We’ve heard about Mackinac Island for years and now finally we can check it off our bucket list. For those of you not familiar with the island, there are no vehicles allowed. After taking a 20 minute ferry ride over Lake Huron to the island you are faced with a decision – walk, rent a bike or take a horse drawn carriage to explore the island. It was a gorgeous cool day and we chose a tandem bike to ride around the 8 mile parameter of the island. Continue reading
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Sandy beaches of Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore
We spent today exploring the area around Traverse City and first on our agenda was the Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore on the northwestern shore of Michigan’s Lower Peninsula. This large park, so named by the Chippewa Indians, is made up of dense forests, lakes, sandy beaches and most famously the towering sand dunes overlooking Lake Michigan. Continue reading
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Saugatuck, MI
We’ve finally made it into Michigan and my first experience with the Great Lakes. We spent a beautiful sunny afternoon yesterday in the charming little lakeshore town of Saugatuck, just south of Holland, MI. The spring flowers and lilac trees are all in bloom but unfortunately we just missed the tulips, for which this area is famous. Continue reading
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1915 Model T with 1916 telescoping apartment
Elkhart, Indiana, the home of everything RV. Almost all the major motorhome manufacturers are located in this area, as well as service and repair facilities and specialty parts stores for that hard to find item. Of course it is the perfect location for what else, a museum dedicated to RV’s. Continue reading
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McLean House, site of the end of the Civil War
Virginia is a such a beautiful state and so rich with history; Colonial, Revolutionary and Civil War. Central Virginia is particularily beautiful with rolling hills, vast estates, historical sites and now vineyards.
This visit to Virginia, which is Leonard’s home state, had us arriving right by the Appomatox Courthouse, site of the end of the Civil War. Continue reading
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1967 TR 4
We’ve been able to accomplish a multitude of activities in the last few days, all in the same general area of North Carolina. We went to inspect a 1967 TR4 that my uncle is interested in purchasing and Leonard spent a couple of hours giving it a thorough going over. I used the time to wander the grounds of the Jones Family farm and talk with the owner’s son, who has turned the land into the only organic farm in his county. He is getting ready to turn a profit after only 3 years and his demand is exceeding his supply. When we were ready to leave he gave us two huge bags of fresh organic produce. What an enjoyable morning. Continue reading
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It’s our favorite time of year, spring and that means a road trip. This year we are planning to slowly work our way north, eventually ending up in Michigan and the UP before heading to Minnesota and back south. We have been hearing about the legendary beauty of the UP for many years and are looking forward to finally being able to explore it. Continue reading
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Sun and Sand Travelers 