Driving up from Nashville to South Michigan to check off the last state in the Union to visit. Heading west afterwards back to the Pacific Northwest.1) best place on Lake Michigan (Michigan side, preferably close to Indiana/Michigan border) for a brief visit and photo op (teens request)2) ideas for overnight? 32' Class C motorhome in early May, so probably need electric hook-ups? Was thinking Indiana Dunes State Park after we stop in MichiganPlanning for a long drive from Nashville, so will leave early.

If you just want to check a box and get a photo op, just pop up to Warren Dunes State Park and then go back down. Huge disservice to the area but that will prove you were there.

Don't mind staying in Michigan overnight, just wasn't sure where - have you stayed at Warren Dunes SP? Would love to try and get a short hike and/or spend time along Lake Michigan, but it will likely be the following morning.Also, want to stop at Indiana Dunes since it's a National Park ;) before continuing West. Trying to make it to the Badlands for DD's 18th birthday, otherwise we'd stay in the area longer.

Wow. Just... wow! As someone who grew up in Michigan and who tries to get back nearly every summer to the beautiful lakes and trees of that state, my mind is boggled! How in the world can anyone visit all 49 of the other states and miss this gem? I hope you decide to leave about 3 days earlier and tour Michigan. You'll skip the horrible Chicago traffic by driving up the Lake Michigan side, over the mighty Mackinaw Bridge, and through the Upper Peninsula. Many great sights to see along the way. Then follow US 2 westward!(edit: I've assumed you are doing this in summer weather. If you are contemplating an imminent departure, forget what I said... Michigan is probably just white right now.)

sunfan03 wrote:Driving up from Nashville to South Michigan to check off the last state in the Union to visit. Heading west afterwards back to the Pacific Northwest.1) best place on Lake Michigan (Michigan side, preferably close to Indiana/Michigan border) for a brief visit and photo op (teens request)2) ideas for overnight? 32' Class C motorhome in early May, so probably need electric hook-ups? Was thinking Indiana Dunes State Park after we stop in MichiganPlanning for a long drive from Nashville, so will leave early.If your going to Michigan why not make it worth while? Northern Michigan is the best part of the state in my opinion. Very worth while.Dan

Hammerboy wrote:sunfan03 wrote:Driving up from Nashville to South Michigan to check off the last state in the Union to visit. Heading west afterwards back to the Pacific Northwest.1) best place on Lake Michigan (Michigan side, preferably close to Indiana/Michigan border) for a brief visit and photo op (teens request)2) ideas for overnight? 32' Class C motorhome in early May, so probably need electric hook-ups? Was thinking Indiana Dunes State Park after we stop in MichiganPlanning for a long drive from Nashville, so will leave early.If your going to Michigan why not make it worth while? Northern Michigan is the best part of the state in my opinion. Very worth while.DanThey don't want to VISIT Michigan; they just want to check it off their list. As stated earlier, just go to Warren Dunes, and then escape through Chicago.

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rexlion
Explorer
Feb 19, 2021
Wow. Just... wow! As someone who grew up in Michigan and who tries to get back nearly every summer to the beautiful lakes and trees of that state, my mind is boggled! How in the world can anyone visit all 49 of the other states and miss this gem?

I hope you decide to leave about 3 days earlier and tour Michigan. You'll skip the horrible Chicago traffic by driving up the Lake Michigan side, over the mighty Mackinaw Bridge, and through the Upper Peninsula. Many great sights to see along the way. Then follow US 2 westward!

(edit: I've assumed you are doing this in summer weather. If you are contemplating an imminent departure, forget what I said... Michigan is probably just white right now.)
sunfan03
Explorer
Feb 19, 2021
Don't mind staying in Michigan overnight, just wasn't sure where - have you stayed at Warren Dunes SP?

Would love to try and get a short hike and/or spend time along Lake Michigan, but it will likely be the following morning.

Also, want to stop at Indiana Dunes since it's a National Park ;) before continuing West. Trying to make it to the Badlands for DD's 18th birthday, otherwise we'd stay in the area longer.
valhalla360
Navigator
Feb 19, 2021
If you just want to check a box and get a photo op, just pop up to Warren Dunes State Park and then go back down. Huge disservice to the area but that will prove you were there.

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