I have seen some Michigan State Park maps with a checklist to check off the different state parks you have visited. I wanted one so I did a campmichgan.org map that can be printed on a standard 8-1/2 x 11 piece of paper. It would probably print on larger 11×17 if you have a printer
Last year we saw the water levels in the Great Lakes rise to record levels and this year they are expected to be even higher. With many Michigan State Parks along the shoreline, some of them have had to make changes or adjustments to the campgrounds because of the high water levels. Here is a
If you have a newer trailer you probably have a pre-wired backup camera mount on the rear of your trailer. The “shark fin” mount is for a Furrion camera system but if you have checked into getting one you know they can be rather pricy. I have been thinking about getting one but then I
As we get into reservation season since you can make them 6 months to the day it is almost time to make reservations for Memorial weekend and the summer. Some state parks have been making changes and improvements over the winter. Also, a few parks have closed some sites next year because of flooding and
I am not sure why the “Big Game” is in the middle of November. I remember it always being in the middle of October. It is usually the weekend we go camping during one of the many Harvest Festivals. Whether your a Spartan or Wolverine everyone in the campground has the game on either the
It’s that time of year when most state parks are closing the campground or converting it to rustic camping. The modern bathrooms are closed and the water is turned off. Some parks do have year-round modern camping including, Tawas, Mitchell and Rifle River. For the complete schedule of when parks close for the season click
There were a few kids this weekend trick or treating at Bay City State Park’s Harvest Festival. I think I saw all of the Avengers, several princesses ( or is the plural of princess princei or princen) I also saw most of the Star Wars rebels and empire leaders, sadly no Jar Jar Binks. I
On my recent trip to Tawas Point State Park, I was shocked to see how much the beach has changed. I took this photo of the beach in 2013. This is the main beach at the tip of the point near the lighthouse. It was a beautiful sandy beach with a volleyball net and plenty
On our recent stay at Interlochen State Park, we were sitting by the campfire late at night when a friendly dog came up and sat down next to us. We looked around and could not find anyone nearby and wondered where he came from. I told my wife to check his tags and she found
I often wonder about what will become the next state park. I have always wanted to visit the remote 14 Mile Point Lighthouse located on Lake Superior near Ontanogon. It is privately owned but has been for sale for a long time, about ten years I think. I thought it would be nice if the
