Charlevoix County, United States Travel Journals & Blogs

Traveler Great Lakes
- Oct 14, 2019, 9:00pm · ☁️ 7 °C Altitude: 165 m
  United States Michigan Cheboygan County Mackinaw City 45.79866, -84.7472545°47’55” N 84°44’50” W
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Upper to lower peninsula
October 14, 2019 in the United States ⋅ ☁️ 7 °C
Heute Morgen sind wir als erstes zur Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore gefahren. Hier gibt es Sandsteinküsten, schön Wälder und Wasserfälle. Wir waren bei den Munising Falls und beim Miner's Castle, einer Felsformation. Das Wetter war auch endlich nicht mehr so grau! 😎🌊
Das war dann auch unser letzter Blick auf den Lake Superior, denn es ging weiter nach Süden, über die Mackinaw Bridge auf die lower peninsula von Michigan. Von der Brücke aus sieht man auf der einen Seite Lake Huron und auf der anderen Lake Michigan. Beide sehen riesig aus 🌊😊
An der Küste des Lake Michigan sind wir durch den Tunnel of Trees gefahren, eines der Highlights im Herbst in Michigan. Allerdings ist der Herbst auf den beiden Halbinseln wohl verschieden schnell und hier sehen die Bäume noch deutlich grüner aus 😄🌳🍃Read more
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Traveler 4th of July
- Jul 4, 2022, 10:46am · ⛅ 72 °F Altitude: 942 ft
  United States Michigan Boyne City Avalanche Mountain 45.198333, -85.01166745°11’54” N 85°0’42” W
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Day 5: Petoskey
July 4, 2022 in the United States ⋅ ⛅ 72 °F
This morning was early. We had a 10k. Of course Gary came in second. And me? Well...I finished! ☺️ From there we went to Avalanche to bike while the parade went through town. It was really tricky getting to the trail because that was where they were getting everything ready for the parade. But we had the whole trail to ourselves!! It was hard climbing those hills after running, but my legs finally got with the program!

We really like Avalanche and we're glad that we got to do it! They were predicting rain all day today. It rained this morning at the start of the run, but it turned out to be a real nice day. 80s, sunny, and HUMID!

Boyne has so much to do on the 4th! They have a "market". That was our next stop. We walked around there for a long time, got a bunch of stuff (foods and seasonings), and got some lunch (hot dogs and smoothies).

Boyne also does a Duck Race. A bunch of rubber duckies launched up the river. They sold tickets and the winners got $500! We couldn't afford the tickets, but it was fun watching the ducks come down!

Then they had a Raft Race. The rules were you had to make your raft and it couldn't be just a kayak or canoe or some other kind of boat. But it has turned into a water gun fight with the boaters too! It was great! This year's winner made their "raft" out of a door!! And just watching, we still got soaked from the cross fire! Next year, bring water cannons!! But honestly, the water felt good!!

That was the last thing until their fireworks, so we came back to get cleaned up. I packed up a bunch of stuff. There is going to be rain tonight for sure. We're hoping to get the fireworks in before it hits!!

Off to dinner. There is a bike path at the end of the campgrounds that leads to Petoskey Brewing. So we headed there, but they were closing because it was 4th of July! Nothing in Petoskey was open because their parade was going at 6 pm. The whole town shuts down for that. Dinner...we ended up getting McDonald's and bringing it back to the campground. That ended up being a great dinner!!

Well, I hope the fireworks get to go!Read more
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Traveler 4th of July
- Jul 3, 2022, 9:37am · ☀️ 63 °F Altitude: 1,142 ft
  United States Michigan Springvale Township Epsilon 45.348333, -84.80666745°20’54” N 84°48’24” W
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Day 4: Petoskey
July 3, 2022 in the United States ⋅ ☀️ 63 °F
Today was more of a "relaxed" day. We started with 9.63 miles of mountain biking on Tanton Trail. Gary really likes this trail, but I'm having a hard time warming up to it. The sticking point is the black trail. It seems like 5 miles of uphill, and it's not the easy kind of uphill! But Gary likes the fast downhill on the other side. It's too fast for me, so I don't enjoy it as much. The trail alternates direction depending on the day. We were doing this in a new (for us) direction. We got to one intersection and the sign was all kinds of wrong. We had a debate about the correct direction when someone (local) came riding down and settled the debate. Otherwise, the trail was ok.

We went back to clean up. This campsite doesn't have enough showers and there is always a line. We're thinking of going to a different one next year. But then it was off to Pond Hill.

We love this place! The food is great! The beer is great! The farm is so much fun to walk around on! There is a scavenger hunt! So, of course, I had to get the contact information for them. I really would like to do a 5k here next year! Our calendar is so full! And I have a half dozen more to contact about next year!

We were there for about 3 hours. Then we went to downtown. In 2020, there was a mud slide along the bike path. We decided to walk to the mud slide area and see how they fixed it....well, they haven't fixed it yet! It was still blocked off. Gary thinks it's going to be permanently blocked off. 🤷🏼‍♀️

Then it was on to Burnt Marshmallow for dinner. They have such a great place! Again, it is on a farm. But all these farm to table menus are going to spoil me! I've been eating way too much!! But it's so good!!

Then it was time to turn in. Early morning tomorrow! We have a run in the morning! 🏃🏼‍♀️Read more
Hey Cathie and Gary! Mom and I have been following your "travel log online"! We are really enjoying the narrative and the pictures. Looks like a great trip. Please keep us updated, and have a fun and safe trip. Love, Mom and Dad P.S. Looks like you both are getting a lot of sun on you! [DAD]
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I'm glad you guys are enjoying our trip along with us! Love you both!!! see you soon!
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Traveler RPod Travel 2021
- Aug 22, 2021, 12:00pm · ⛅ 70 °F Altitude: 614 ft
  United States Michigan Mentor Township Wildwood Berry Creek 45.390621, -84.74309545°23’26” N 84°44’35” W
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Camp Pet-O-Sega
August 22, 2021 in the United States ⋅ ⛅ 70 °F
Camp Pet-O-Sega on Pickerel Lake is a hidden gem! Tyson hung out on nearby Burton Lake with old friends for a bachelor party. I explored the campground. There’s a lot to explore too!
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Destination Unknown China
- Sep 23, 2018, 2:40pm · ☁️ 59 °F Altitude: 853 ft
  United States Michigan McKinley Township Levering Cope Creek 45.65558, -84.8325745°39’20” N 84°49’57” W
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Happy Travelers
September 23, 2018 in the United States ⋅ ☁️ 59 °F
We've left Detroit and are now on our way to Beijing. It's going to be a long flight, nearly 14 hours, but right now we're very excited and full of energy. I hope that we can maintain that level of energy for the entire plane ride!Read more
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Traveler RPod Travel 2021
- Aug 20, 2021, 2:00pm · ☀️ 77 °F Altitude: 610 ft
  United States Michigan Emmet County Canada Goose Pond 45.744, -84.9012945°44’38” N 84°54’5” W
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Wilderness SP
August 20, 2021 in the United States ⋅ ☀️ 77 °F
One night to check it out which is not enough. This is a big campground. 600 sites, I think? 1/3 is under construction but still big.
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Bogart's RV Adventures 2016 Great Plains Adventure
- Jul 2, 2016, 6:23pm · ☀️ 22 °C Altitude: 176 m
  United States Michigan Emmet County Big Stone Bay 45.74611, -84.9008845°44’46” N 84°54’3” W
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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.
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Jacalyn Bishop Alanson, MI
- Aug 7, 2020, 11:50am · ☀️ 25 °C Altitude: 682 ft
  United States Michigan Littlefield Township Alanson 45.42667, -84.7716745°25’36” N 84°46’18” W
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Week of family Olympics and adventure!
August 7, 2020 in the United States ⋅ ☀️ 25 °C
Great week! See details in picture below!
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What a week! Go Maize!
8/7/20Reply
A GREAT week with the whole family! [Joani]
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Upper to lower peninsula

Day 5: Petoskey

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Camp Pet-O-Sega

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Wilderness SP

Wilderness State Park

Week of family Olympics and adventure!

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