Well, it's been a busy season for me in Maine. For all of you that have met me at the rallies, Yes ! the house is now rented for at least the year. I was either going to put it on the market or rent it. First person that showed up to see it, took it for the year. Maybe two years with the option to buy if I choose to sell. Gives me room to think things over and travel around for while without having to return here next summer.
Now to begin my adventure. I want to leave Maine in a few weeks and head to the Great Lakes. I know plenty of you can advise me what and where I have to see and do. Any information will be helpful. Thanks in advance.
Sorry I couldn't meet up with Howard and Linda this summer. They are close by but our timing isn't right.
See Ya
Queen said
07:08 AM Jul 31, 2011
Try to stop in the Saugatuck and Douglas area when you're in Michigan. Wonderful artsy area, cool shops, and it's right on Lake Michigan.
jimdee said
09:41 AM Jul 31, 2011
We just left the upper Michigan area and loved the Soo Locks. It's well worth it and there's a couple RV parks right on the river to watch the ships. We chose Aune-Osborn, Sault Ste Marie, MI. Take the tour of the locks it's only a mile away. Enjoy your travels and be safe.
Kendall said
08:11 AM Aug 1, 2011
Thanks for the information, The Soo Locks sounds interesting. Is the RV park in MI or Canada?
MNdrifters said
08:36 AM Aug 1, 2011
Silver lake sand dunes is a fun place if you have a 4X4. You can drive out on the sand dunes and park your truck on the beach of Lake Michigan. Also Makinac island is nice. You have to take a ferry across because they don't have any vehicles (except the fire trucks) on the island. You get around by walking, biking or horse carriage. Enjoy.
wmalefyt said
11:22 AM Aug 1, 2011
Door County Wisconsin is a great area just northeast of Green Bay, WI. Probably best to avoid holiday weekends like Labor Day unless you like crowds! There are several state parks, lighthouses and campgrounds in the county which has Lake Michigan to the east and the bay of Green Bay to the west.
Bill Adams said
02:50 PM Aug 1, 2011
The RV park(s) referenced above are in MI. Very nice. We took the loop up 75 to Mackinac (Mackinaw) Island and Sault St. Marie and then came back down the entire length of Lake Michigan on the East side. Stops in Petoskey and Traverse City get you out to Sleeping Bear Dunes and then down along the coast. I don't remember where all we stopped as there are just lots of nice stops along the way. We would like liked to have done the top of the UP heading over toward WI so if I were to do it again I would likely go N on 31 along the coast and then to Traverse City and Petoskey followed by the Island and Soo. Then take in the sights across the top of Lake MI and into WI.
bjoyce said
06:12 PM Aug 1, 2011
Years ago we had a good time staying at Association Island RV Resort, http://www.rvparkreviews.com/regions/New_York/Henderson_Harbor.html, in Henderson Harbor, NY. It was much closer to Maine than MI and WI. Lots to do with the Thousand Islands close by. But I will also agree that Michigan and Wisconsin are great.
-- Edited by bjoyce on Monday 1st of August 2011 06:13:13 PM
flyone said
11:38 AM Aug 2, 2011
Just got back home from Michigan---love it up there. Two things you cant miss, along the west coast up in the north corner is Sleeping Bear Dunes, Northwest of Travers City. Outstanding place, dunes like you wouldn't belive. Also in the UP go to a small town called Munising, take a ferry out of the harbor to see The Pictured Rocks along Lake Superior coast. WOW!!!! There are lots of small towns with lighthouses and real charm. Ludington--Charlivox just beatiful little places.
Hi All,
Well, it's been a busy season for me in Maine. For all of you that have met me at the rallies, Yes ! the house is now rented for at least the year. I was either going to put it on the market or rent it. First person that showed up to see it, took it for the year. Maybe two years with the option to buy if I choose to sell. Gives me room to think things over and travel around for while without having to return here next summer.
Now to begin my adventure. I want to leave Maine in a few weeks and head to the Great Lakes. I know plenty of you can advise me what and where I have to see and do. Any information will be helpful. Thanks in advance.
Sorry I couldn't meet up with Howard and Linda this summer. They are close by but our timing isn't right.
See Ya
We just left the upper Michigan area and loved the Soo Locks. It's well worth it and there's a couple RV parks right on the river to watch the ships. We chose Aune-Osborn, Sault Ste Marie, MI. Take the tour of the locks it's only a mile away. Enjoy your travels and be safe.
Years ago we had a good time staying at Association Island RV Resort, http://www.rvparkreviews.com/regions/New_York/Henderson_Harbor.html, in Henderson Harbor, NY. It was much closer to Maine than MI and WI. Lots to do with the Thousand Islands close by. But I will also agree that Michigan and Wisconsin are great.
-- Edited by bjoyce on Monday 1st of August 2011 06:13:13 PM
Just got back home from Michigan---love it up there. Two things you cant miss, along the west coast up in the north corner is Sleeping Bear Dunes, Northwest of Travers City. Outstanding place, dunes like you wouldn't belive. Also in the UP go to a small town called Munising, take a ferry out of the harbor to see The Pictured Rocks along Lake Superior coast. WOW!!!! There are lots of small towns with lighthouses and real charm. Ludington--Charlivox just beatiful little places.
Flyone