A blog about exploring North America in a Camper Van and a Sailboat.
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Into Ontario
20 July 2023 – Thursday We head east from Michigan into Ontario on the way to Maine. 0845 57,470 61° Brimley State Park, MI Woke to rain and cloudy skies. Stopped at the boat ramp and could just make out two lakers crossing in the distance. Dumped waste tanks before leaving the campground. They supply…
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Brimley State Park
19 July 2023 – Wednesday 0957 57,307 65° Leave Judy & Gary’s in Gaylord, MI 1229 57,371 73° Cheboygan, MI Gordon Turner Park on Lake Huron This park offers great views of passing ships, including this big Coast Guard Buoy Tender. We C Two boys enjoyed the cool lake waters by the Cheboygan Crib Lighthouse.…
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Gaylord Elk and Fire Bosses
17 July 2023 – Saturday Today we had lunch with some Elk and checked out firefighting airplanes in Gaylord, Michigan. 1115 57,284 64° Headed into town to run errands Our coolest day, so far, in Gaylord 1140 57,294 66° Gaylord Elk’s Club Gaylord’s little secret is that the Elk’s Club has real Elks. If you’re…
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North Carolina to Wisconsin – Day 4
16 June 2023 – Friday Final Day 0912 55,862 59° Leave Rantoul, IL (after Beth fell leaving the campground office) Delayed by a huge wind turbine blade on the way to I-74 1133-1217 55,980 69° LaSalle, IL Stopped in Rotary Park to make lunch 1230 55,983 77° LaSalle, IL Illinois and Michigan Canal Park Not…
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Shay Days in Harbor Springs
15 July 2023 – Saturday Ephraim Shay was an inventor and businessman who moved to Harbor Springs in 1888 at the age of 49. The town celebrates “Shay Days” every summer to remember his legacy. We spent the day learning about Shay and enjoying the beauty of Harbor Springs, MI. 1055 57,180 72° Leave Gaylord,…
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North Carolina to Wisconsin – Day 3
15 June 2023 – Thursday 0908 55,600 72° – Left FMCA Headquarters Campground for a very short drive to see an old friend in Cincinnatti. Had a lovely visit and headed out after lunch. If you are an FMCA member with a reason to be near Cincinnatti, don’t miss the opportunity to camp in…