Michigan Upper Peninsula

There's a nice CG almost midway between Munising and Manistique called Jack Pine. Real nice place, and you could use that as a base camp for sightseeing in the middle of the UP for several nights. Close to Germfask, which has canoe and kayak rentals as well as some of the other spots people already mentioned.

My favorite UP place is Union Bay CG in the Porkies. Plenty to do there and within an hour's drive, even more to see and do.
http://www.uptravel.com/
http://gowaterfalling.com/waterfalls/maps/statemichigan.shtml

I really liked Munising Tourist Park Campground. Located on the bay, we had a water front site! As was said the boat tours are great! You can also rent a pontoon boat and do your own exploring of Grand Island!

Loved it up there. But definitely go later July or August! We were there July 6-9 and it was cold!!!!! 55 and rainy when we arrived and 60 and sunny when we left! A week later it was in the 80's. still beautiful though.

Awesome tips and sites to see guys! Sure appreciate all the help you'd like to give.
Brent

It's really quirky but if you're around Ishpeming check out 'Da Yoopers Tourist Trap'.

http://dayoopers.com/

Definitely treat yourself to some pasties for a meal. They're awesome.

Do take the ferry to Mackinac Island. It's fun.

A little Michigan trivia: Yoopers are those that live in the Upper Peninsula; Trolls are those that live south of the Mackinac Bridge (under the bridge), and Fudgies are tourists who enjoy the tasty treat!

Hope you enjoy Michigan. It's a beautiful state.

When I had a summer job on Mackinac Island, everyone there called all the tourists "fudgies." That was waaaay back in 1977; I wonder if they still do that? Hummm, I met a girl there on the island, and we took a weekend trip to camp out (on the ground in sleeping bags, no less) at Interlochen and went into Traverse City to see the original "Star Wars" movie, just released. Good memories. We dated for a couple of years. I thought about marrying that girl, but she was too headstrong for my taste and not as good-hearted as she seemed. Glad I waited and found my current wife of 36 years, she's as nice a person as they come.

But I digress.....

rexlion wrote:
When I had a summer job on Mackinac Island, everyone there called all the tourists "fudgies." That was waaaay back in 1977; I wonder if they still do that? Hummm, I met a girl there on the island, and we took a weekend trip to camp out (on the ground in sleeping bags, no less) at Interlochen and went into Traverse City to see the original "Star Wars" movie, just released. Good memories. We dated for a couple of years. I thought about marrying that girl, but she was too headstrong for my taste and not as good-hearted as she seemed. Glad I waited and found my current wife of 36 years, she's as nice a person as they come.

But I digress.....

Great story.
We did this trip and more just last Summer.
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Pasties or is it Pastys? Sounds like a plan!

Brent and Gina wrote:
Pasties or is it Pastys? Sounds like a plan!

Before ordering one you need to know how to pronounce 'pastie'. It's PAST ee. :) They are delicious!

2gypsies wrote:

Brent and Gina wrote:
Pasties or is it Pastys? Sounds like a plan!

Before ordering one you need to know how to pronounce 'pastie'. It's PAST ee. :) They are delicious!

Yes, if you pronounce it Paste-ee instead of Past-ee, you may get something completely different (and perhaps get a slapped face too!)

To add to the places mentioned in the UP-- On the SW side of the UP is a campground right in Gladstone "Gladstone Bay Campground" It is right on the bay, walking distance from the town of Gladstone, has a nice boardwalk over the wetland, nice beach.

On the extreme eastern side of the UP is Drummond Island. There is a ferry over to the island. Logging trucks cross on the ferry, so you certainly can take your RV across. There a a couple of campgrounds on the Island. It is more rugged, and not quaint like Mackinac Island. It is a much different experience. We have gone there every year for the last decade.

And I might add, I like my pasty with a pat of butter. :-)