gmichaelz Posted August 5, 2009 Share Posted August 5, 2009 Hello Fellow ToyHome Travelers: I am in the early stages of planning a road trip through the beautiful State of Michigan this fall. Do any of the members have any suggestions which I may incorporate into my journey? Trip itinerary to include PA, OH, MI. (Note this is a change of plans from VA, which I now plan on doing later) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dogre Posted August 17, 2009 Share Posted August 17, 2009 Hello Fellow ToyHome Travelers: I am in the early stages of planning a road trip through the beautiful State of Michigan this fall. Do any of the members have any suggestions which I may incorporate into my journey? Trip itinerary to include PA, OH, MI. (Note this is a change of plans from VA, which I now plan on doing later) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dogre Posted August 17, 2009 Share Posted August 17, 2009 OK, I'm relatively new to this forum so I'm still learning how to post. Bear with me... If you are going to Michigan then you should seriously consider going to the upper peninsula of the state. It is beautiful and sparsley populated. May I suggest the small town of Grand Marais, located about half way between Marquette and Sault Ste. Marie? It is located on a natural harbor, has a decent township campground, miles of beautiful beaches, and a decent diner or two. The best fiction written about the area include Ernest Hemmingway (Two Hearted River) and Joseph Heywood (the Wood's Cop series). Look up my brother, Marc Oglevie. He can steer you to good fishing or other local activities. He owns the local newspaper (Grand Mararis Gazette). There are lots of places to "boondock" about 15 to 20 miles east of town which are located just above the beach. The fall colors are spectacular. Hunting for agates on the beaches is one of the popular activities. If you get a chance to eat a 'pastie' take it. It is a full meal in itsself. Other things to see in the UP (locals call themselves 'Yoopers') include Taquamanon (sp?) Falls, the large ACE locks at Sault Ste. Marie (just call it the "Soo"), Pictured Rocks National Park. There are other things to see as you go west in the UP but I am not very familiar with those even though I just drove thru there last month. I hope you have a great trip! Dave Oglevie Chelan, WA Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
benbraymer Posted September 10, 2009 Share Posted September 10, 2009 (edited) I am a born and bred Michigander and am very stoked to hear you are coming our way. I would also highly recommend the UP as it is one of the most tucked away beautiful places in the country, especially Pictured Rocks National Park along the Lake Superior coast. If you are coming from the south I would come over to US 31 on the Lake Michigan coast and take it all the way up to the Mackinac Bridge and into the UP. I live in Grand Haven about halfway and you are welcome to boondock an electric cord and full sized shower on your way through. The Lake Michigan coast is dotted with beautiful sand dunes and quaint little beach towns. You will enjoy the whole trip for sure! check out www.michigan.org for more great information on festivals and happenings along the way. The colors will be amazing in the fall! Edited September 10, 2009 by benbraymer Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bufbooth Posted September 10, 2009 Share Posted September 10, 2009 I did a RV trip around Lake Michigan a few years ago and it was great. If you do that, you could swing through North West Illinois and attend the Toyota Rally near Galesburg, Illinois. We currently have 13 Toyota's attending. The Rally is October 1st to 5th. http://www.toyotamotorhomes.com/mid-west_toy.htm http://www.tipton-in.com/mwtoyin2009/ Some Items in Northern Illinois: John Deere Historic Site 8334 S. Clinton Street Grand Detour Dixon, Illinois 61021-9406 Telephone: 815-652-4551 http://www.deere.com/en_US/attractions/historicsite/index.html http://www.deere.com/en_US/attractions/index.html?wwparam=1251492960 Illinois Railway Museum: 7000 Olson Rd. Union, IL 60180 800-BIG-RAIL http://www.irm.org/ Ronald Reagan Boyhood Home: 816 Hennepin Ave. Dixon, IL 61021 815-228-5176 http://www.ronaldreaganhome.com/?wwparam=1251493555 Starved Rock State Park: 2668 875th Rd. Oglesby, IL 61348 815-667-4726 http://www.starvedrockstatepark.org/ Dennis... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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