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    Posted: 30 Sep 2013 at 1:50pm
Does anyone on here do much of it? We camp the state parks for the convenience. Does anyone have suggestions or experiences for us to enjoy?

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Originally posted by wingnut2312

Does anyone on here do much of it? We camp the state parks for the convenience. Does anyone have suggestions or experiences for us to enjoy?

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Where in Mich are you?  The week before Labor Day we spent three nights at Union Bay Campground in the Porkies. (western end of the UP) We had a good time for our first time out but it was way too hot, 95 degrees. Porkies would be a long haul if you're from southern Mich.
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We are SE MI. Traveling doesn't bother us much. We like getting out and exploring as much as possible.
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I spent a week (Sept. 07 - 14) up that direction.  The weather was great - low to mid 70's during the day and high 50's- low 60's at night.  I spent 2 nights at Straits State Park/Mackinac Bridge
 
 
From there, I went to Porcupine Mountains State Park (the "Porkies", as mentioned.
 
 
This is "Lake of the Clouds", in the Porkies
 
 
While there, I ventured up to Copper Harbor State Park/ Ft. Wilkins to check things out for a potential next camping trip.  (Lake Superior, below)
 
 
Then, it was on to Copper Falls State Park in Wisconsin
 
 
 
Whoever designed this campground must have been a camper.  It is one of the nicest ones I stayed at.  I don't think there is a bad site in the place.
 
 
I recommend both States.  The only thing that baffles me is - why the folks in Michigan and Wisconsin don't brag more about their States.....they certainly have every right! Smile
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We also have Detroit. That kinda screws things up for our bragging rights!! Lol
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Direct Link To This Post Posted: 02 Oct 2013 at 6:50am
Originally posted by wingnut2312

We also have Detroit. That kinda screws things up for our bragging rights!! Lol
Well....I suppose nobody's perfect. LOL 
 
But, if you're willing to spend some money on gasoline and go out of State, the world is your oyster.  I enjoy the National Parks and there are lots of "gems" in the various State Parks systems.  Just pick a direction you want to go and somone here has either been there and/or knows something about it.
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We are willing to spend. The rpod gives us the ability to explore to country without having to use hotels. Much easier to see what we want.
The first big trip will be along the East coast. We are taking the kids to see Boston and follow the Independence and Civil war sites as far as we can. The constraint is time, so this may take a couple of trips!!
If anyone has done this, advise or tips are welcome!!!
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We've been to lots of the MI state parks. Which areas are you interested in? West side, thumb, UP?
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No preference. We are in SE MI, but we like to travel.
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Some of our favorites:

State parks in lower MI: Black Lake, Interlochen, Ludington, Tawas, Hartwick Pines, Higgins Lake. 
County parks in lower MI: Lighthouse Park in Pt. Hope, Caseville Park in Caseville.
Private parks in lower MI: Northern Exposure in Mesick.

State parks in the UP: Porcupine Mountains, Indian Lake.
Private parks in the UP: Lake Fanny Hooe Resort in Copper Harbor.
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