This year's camping trip took us to Muskallonge Lake State Park in Deer Park, MI - which sits blissfully in between Muskallonge Lake and Lake Superior.
The campground was wonderful. There were lots of people, but it never felt overcrowded or noisy. (Nothing like my summers working at Holland State Park, where the park is always full to bursting during the summer) There was even a man who brought his wood lathe and was making yo-yos for the kids.
We spent a couple days swimming in the warmer water of Muskallonge Lake and rock hunting on the shore of Lake Superior. The other two days were spent adventuring to nearby Tahquamenon Falls and Pictured Rocks.
After camping, we spent a night in St. Ignace before taking a morning ferry over to Mackinac Island for the day.
Our trip ended, with an out of the way jaunt to Cross Village, MI for dinner at the one and only Leggs Inn. (If you've never been there...go.)
It was a great trip and as always we loved having Grandma and Grandpa with us. It's been about a week since we got back and the kids seem to be readjusting to city life just fine. Now, I can't speak for the Brain, but I would rather be back up north enjoying the peaceful shores of Lake Superior.
What gorgeous pictures! I'm glad you were able to get away, and I hope it wasn't as hot as I hear Ann Arbor has been. By the way, please go use my house when ever yours gets too hot! Or you just need to get away from your kids! Oh, and I love the little tent house you made. And I am impressed, way to use your sewing skills. We might be back next week to pack up and move out here. Chris just interviewed with Utah State, and the job starts on the 19th, so if he gets it, we have to move fast! Anyway, we'll know on Friday (or so they say) and then I'll let you know. Keep posting we miss seeing you everyday!
ReplyDeleteSam, thanks for posting the photos and your always thoughtful observations. The kids will, I think, enjoy long-term benefits from the energy you and Clay have put in toward giving them an appreciation of the outdoors.
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