On our way outwest this summer...

Everyone goes to the local dump at dusk to watch the bears.

Rexlion, never heard of Thimbleberries but love raspberries and will for sure check out Thimbleberries. Thanks!

Two Hands, we alternate East one year and West the next. We've been doing this 20+ years. Making another grand loop FL to MI to Montana to WY to NV to TX to LA back to FL. About eight months. We have a 39' 2015 Expedition bath and 1/2. How do you like your Excursion?

M-26 from Eagle River to Copper Harbor is a picturesque drive. Near Eagle River there's a neat looking monastery; I think they might offer tours, not positive, but at least stop and get a picture. There's a small waterfall just off the highway also.

McLain SP is right on the big lake. Ft. Wilkins SP is nice also and of course the historic fort may be of interest to you.

If you like raspberries, pick up a jar or two of the local thimbleberry jam; it's similar. I was there near the end of July and was able to find & pick a few thimbleberries around McLain.

Stayed last year at Copper Harbor. Lake Fanny Hooey campground worked out great for us.
Touring a couple copper mines was the primary attraction unless you bring an ATV as there are great trails to explore.

Where out west? Are you just going to Colorado, Arizona, New Mexico, or all the way to California?

I can't help you with Copper Harbor. But, when traveling, I like to use Roadside America.

Sometimes you can find interesting stops along your route.

Enjoy your trip.