Traveling to Michigan/Wisconsin from Georgia
I am taking my family on rv trip to Michigan, Wisconsin from Georgia this summer. I will be in a 32 foot motor home pulling a jeep. We are looking at Traverse City, Mackinac Island, the locks, dunes a...
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If you are going to stay in Traverse City, you wil enjoy sightseeing from there. Make sure you see the sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore like you said. Another place I suggest you try is Millcreek Campground near Mackinaw City. If you book in early you might be able to get a waterfront site right in the Straits overlooking Mackinac Island and the Bridge. Plan no less than two days at Mackinaw, one for the island and one for around Mackinaw City. Lots to see and do there. From there go north to the assault and stay at Aune Osborn park, east of the City. Take a Tour boat through the locks, go up in Shrine of the Missionary Tower etc. then on to Taquahmenon Falls. One day is enough there and you can move on to Pictured Rocks from there. There are two campgrounds near Muninsing, neither really spectacular, the tourist park west of town is planning up grades but you are going to be out and about anyway. There's so much to see and do in the U.P, it's hard to get it all. M28 will take you across through some beautiful areas. Also make sure you do the Porkcupine Mts.
As to water issues at state parks. Fil your water tanks at thecdump station when you arrive. Those of us who camp state parks are used to being carful with water. Parks have nice toilet/shower buildings, use them during the day. Kids can brush teeth, wash hands etc. and use bathrooms instead of yours. Plus you are going to be gone most of the time anyway. I carry some milk jugs along and many times will go get hot water from the bathrooms to wash dishes etc. Saves both my water and propane as well. It's surprising what little tricks you learn. Have fun.
As to water issues at state parks. Fil your water tanks at thecdump station when you arrive. Those of us who camp state parks are used to being carful with water. Parks have nice toilet/shower buildings, use them during the day. Kids can brush teeth, wash hands etc. and use bathrooms instead of yours. Plus you are going to be gone most of the time anyway. I carry some milk jugs along and many times will go get hot water from the bathrooms to wash dishes etc. Saves both my water and propane as well. It's surprising what little tricks you learn. Have fun.
