Da U.P. travels--Camps 101 & 102

7-7-14 Up early Monday morning. Moving day again. Enjoyed our 5 day stay at ( Camp # 101 ) Lake Gogebic State Park in the beautiful Michigan U.P..

That park should be used as an example for all State's parks. Well kept, clean, restrooms are pristine, individual showers. Staff was friendly. Nice friendly ppl. Quiet at night. On the water, etc..

Before we left the park we hit the dump and loaded up a tank of fresh H2O.We pulled out at 1100hrs and a lot of campers were still there, about 50% full.

We drove the picturesque US 2 and US 69 til we hit Escanaba. Had to detour a few miles when we came up on a terrible wreck a few miles West of Escanaba involving a big motorhome and other vehicles. We could see the mess from where they detoured us. NOT a good situation.

Made a quick supply stop in Escanaba and drove for about 10 minutes to city of Gladstone & the Gladstone Bay campground. ( Camp # 102 ) Easy check in, friendly, $27/night for FHU & cable !! Our site is a pull thru and graveled and very level. Only here for 1 night. We have a view of Little Bay De Noc on Lake Michigan. Gotta dip our toes again. This summer we should be able to dip toes in 3 or 4 of our Great Lakes.

Took an evening stroll and Heather dipped her toes in the cold water.

There's a nice running path that follows the lakefront. This park also has bikes to borrow for free. I do believe they've thought this CG out very well.

Casino camping tomorrow..c'mon Lady Luck !

REMEMBER, LIVE YOUR DREAMS AS TIME GOES BY QUICKLY !!

Charlie & Heather.