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VWRialta
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Apr 23, 2014

Lake Superior Circle Tour - advise on Boondocking RV

We are planning a circle tour of lake Superior in late June through July - about 3 weeks; driving a VW Rialta - 2 of us and 3 dogs! I have seen a lot of discussions and have been to the Circle Tour we...
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VWRialta
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Apr 23, 2014
doxiemom11 wrote:
You will be in bear country, so no matter where you stay, please stay safe. Store food and dispose of garbage appropriately.


The food and garbage we can manage, three yappy dogs who can irk even a hibernating bear is what concerns me most. Any dog owners with experience taking dogs on trails? I can't imagine keeping them locked up in the RV all the time.

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