Central Newport News
June 23, 2016 in the United States ⋅ ☀️ 26 °C
Home base from where the next adventure will start 1 July and end 16 July.
First Fuel Stop
July 1, 2016 in the United States ⋅ ☀️ 24 °C
Not much, just gas.
Second fuel stop. Been killing a lot of
July 2, 2016 in the United States ⋅ ⛅ 18 °C
First Night
July 2, 2016 in the United States ⋅ 🌙 14 °C
Boon docking at Cracker Barrel. Back on the road early for an 8 hour transit to northern Michigan.
Third Gas Stop
July 2, 2016 in the United States ⋅ 🌫 18 °C
Not much here. Got the coach weight checked. 5660 front axle, 11140 rear axle and the CRV tips the scale at 3680. All up we're rolling 20480 pounds. I'm 140 lbs overweight on the rear axle. Need toRead more
Traffic
July 2, 2016 in the United States ⋅ ☀️ 22 °C
Getting Gas Again
July 2, 2016 in the United States ⋅ ⛅ 24 °C
Just a splash and dash. Fuel prices are getting higher as we head north.
Wilderness State Park
July 2, 2016 in the United States ⋅ ☀️ 22 °C
24 hours and 1000 miles. Camp site is pretty good. Not on the lake but about 100 yards away.
Mackinaw City
July 3, 2016 in the United States ⋅ ⛅ 25 °C
Tee Shirt and Fudge Shops. No saltwater tatty.
Fuel Stop
July 4, 2016 in the United States ⋅ ☀️ 22 °C
Quite little town on the northern shore of Lake Michigan. 30 miles from next camping stop.
Fayette State Park
July 4, 2016 in the United States ⋅ ☀️ 22 °C
Second stop on the adventure. We're backed up to the lake shore which is about 50 yards away. Very nice park.
Escanaba, MI
July 5, 2016 in the United States ⋅ ☀️ 25 °C
One of those towns that seems to be a few years behind the rest of the world but still nice. Winters ate a bit too much for us. They do have a Walmart.
Fuel Stop
July 6, 2016 in the United States ⋅ ⛅ 27 °C
Wausau, WI
Merrick State Park, WI
July 6, 2016 in the United States ⋅ ☀️ 28 °C
Left the cool breeze of Lake Michigan for the heat of the banks of the Mississippi River.
Winona, Minnesota
July 7, 2016 in the United States ⋅ ⛅ 26 °C
Day trip.
Fuel Stop
July 8, 2016 in the United States ⋅ ☀️ 20 °C
The start of the Great Plains. Flat land and wind.
Fuel Stop
July 8, 2016 in the United States ⋅ ☀️ 25 °C
South Dakota. Busy place along the interstate. Next stop the Corn Palace.
Corn Palace, Mitchell SD
July 8, 2016 in the United States ⋅ ☀️ 27 °C
Could pass up the stop.
Lewis and Clark Recreation Area
July 8, 2016 in the United States ⋅ ☀️ 28 °C
Another travel box checked, camp on the Missouri River. Single night and tomorrow we headed to Kansas City.
Platte River Landing
July 9, 2016 in the United States ⋅ ☀️ 27 °C
Rest stop.
Fuel Stop
July 9, 2016 in the United States ⋅ ☀️ 28 °C
The winds are killing what little fuel mileage I do get. Most of the stops have been under $100.
N3xt stop St. Joseph, MO then on to K.C.
Hillsdale State Park, Kansas
July 9, 2016 in the United States ⋅ ⛅ 28 °C
Looks like I picked out a pretty good spot. This will be our longest stop with three nights.
Fuel Stop
July 12, 2016 in the United States ⋅ ☀️ 26 °C
On the road from KC to St. Louis. Awning appears fine tied down and should make the drive home.
Pere Marquette State Park
July 12, 2016 in the United States ⋅ ⛅ 26 °C
Two night stop on the Mississippi River North of St. Louis. Big thunderstorm came thru. Lost power for a few hours.
Gateway Arch
July 13, 2016 in the United States ⋅ ⛅ 31 °C
630 feet above St. Louis and the Mississippi River
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