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PO Box 14 Lake City, MI 49651-0014 ©2012 www.northerncamper.com ustic R by Susan Lovelace Camping C omfort Zone by Susan Lovelace Many a camper will enjoy the amenities streams and lakes that provide opportunities for and luxuries offered at full-service campgrounds and swimming, fishing, canoeing, and kayaking. Other resorts around the country this season. However, there recreational opportunities in our National Forest is a segment of the camping population that seeks a campgrounds include wilderness hiking and biking, much different experience—that of the serenity of horseback riding at specifically designated locations, small, mostly primitive State and National Forest camp- wildlife viewing, and sight-seeing. grounds, which are plentiful in Northern Michigan. The more sophisticated among us might scoff at the Creating Your Comfort Zone notion of camping in a rustic campground without the While primitive campgrounds may not offer the conveniences of electricity, running water, or waste same level or number of services to campers, there are water hookups. But this style of camping has broad certainly appeal to many, whether out of necessity for reasons ways in of economy or for the delight of enjoying the simple which both beauty of the haunting cry of a loon at sunset or the tent and tug of a fish on a line set in a peaceful lake at dawn’s RV camp- early light. ers can The State of Michigan boasts 135 rustic camp- enjoy these grounds with nearly 2,700 individual sites, more than peaceful 500 group sites, and a dozen cabins. With an average of and scenic about 20 sites per campground, all with ample space in venues between, campers are unlikely to endure the noise and while also high activity levels found in State Parks, large private enjoying campgrounds, and resorts. Add to that an average the typical fee of $15 per night, plus the fact that all State Forest conveniences, albeit perhaps in limited fashion. Wheth- campgrounds are located on a river or lake, and you er in a tent or an RV, there are measures that you can begin to see wherein lies the appeal. take to ensure a relaxing vacation in one of our State Michigan has three National Forests within its or National Forest campgrounds. boundaries, encompassing hundreds of thousands of My husband, Mike, and I managed to survive quite acres. The Huron-Manistee National Forests in North- comfortably in our 24’ travel trailer for ten days spent ern Lower Michigan are home to a combined total of recently in a Northern Michigan National Forest 28 campgrounds with over 700 campsites. Seventy-five campground. We arrived with 40 gallons of water on percent of these campgrounds have 30 or fewer sites, board and refilled the tank as needed with water from making these locations especially attractive to campers the campground pump hauled in five-gallon plastic seeking a quiet refuge from hectic everyday life. containers. Waste water was collected in a caddy which Many National Forest campgrounds have paved could be emptied at a nearby dump station. Certainly aprons and can accommodate both tents and RVs on we were frugal in our use of both water and electric- spacious, wooded sites which are often on or near (continued on page 6) 6 l The Northern Camper Comfort Zone (continued from pg. 5) Gourmet Rustic ity—there were no long, hot showers or television Meal: Not an watching marathons—but the payback for our frugality Oxymoron was a thoroughly relaxing, rejuvenating, back-to-nature Preparing meals while experience that restored energy and spirit. primitive camping may Electricity? No problem. Two 80-watt solar panels— seem like a real chore one mounted on the camper roof and one on a porta- to some, but it can be ble stand on the ground —collected the sun’s beautiful downright fun with a energy, which was then stored in a pair of deep cycle bit of proper planning batteries. We were able to have all the light that we and practice. Although needed, run the electronic controls on the refrigera- we’ve graduated from tor, and keep our cell phones and my laptop battery tent to travel trailer as charged. (Yes, I write even while on vacation!) When our primary choice for the sun is shining and we’re sitting around quietly, Mike camping, Mike and I still prepare at least half of our likes to ask, “Hear that?” His query, of course, is met camping meals outdoors. A small gas grill can be used with my knowing smile and the complete silence of so- for more than just hot dogs and hamburgers. Add a lar power generation. I can’t imagine a sweeter silence. small griddle, and you can grill bacon and eggs for Of course, campers are free to run generators in breakfast—and there’s nothing like the smell of bacon these rustic campgrounds during the daytime. How- emanating from your campsite to awaken happy rustic ever, the noise is often unwelcome by many of the like- campers! minded people who tend to gather in these peaceful Cast iron cooking is also a great option for primitive locales. On more than one occasion, the sound of a camping. A heavy-duty grate placed over hot coals can generator being shut off has been met with applause accommodate a large skillet for frying or even baking from surrounding campsites! with a lid, and a cast iron Dutch oven can be used to Solar Zone Solar panels come in all sizes. The first step in selecting your panel(s) for your camping experience is to determine your usage. This might also be a good time to evaluate whether or not you really need to run that air conditioner or watch the big television in the RV. Going without some luxuries on your camping trip will help to minimize your need for electricity, providing cost savings and a less complicated setup process. Solar panels are rated in watts, or the unit of power equal to amps multiplied by DC volts. When calculating output, it is also necessary to account for inefficiencies/losses inherent in any system. Assuming 67% efficiency, an 80-watt panel will realistically deliver about 4.5 amps at 12V DC: 80W ÷ 12V x 0.67 = 4.5A Over the course of 10 hours of glorious sunshine, that equates to 45 amp-hours delivered to your camper’s battery. If you tend to deplete your 100 amp-hour battery in two days time, then a single 80-watt panel soaking up the sun’s rays for ten hours each of those two days, should come close to meeting your electrical requirements. (The North- ern Camper, August 2011). Some electricity usage is predictable. For example, our re- frigerator’s electronic controls draw1.5 amps continuously. Over the course of 24 hours, we know that we need 36 amp-hours dedicated to operating those controls. The best route for an amateur who wants to go solar is to enlist the help of an expert. Even supplementing your electrical needs with solar is a great way to get started toward a 100% transition to clean, quiet energy for your camping experience. The Northern Camper l 7 make everything from stews and pizzas to biscuits and permitted only in designated campgrounds, and dogs cobblers. The best way to tackle cast iron cooking over must be on a six-foot leash at all times. Registration may the fire is to practice, practice, practice. The Internet is take place any time after 8 a.m. preceding the overnight full of great advice and recipes to get you started. stay, and checkout time is 3 p.m. the following day. I would be remiss if I failed to mention foil-packet Campers may stay up to 15 days in any one campground. cooking as part of the rustic cooking repertoire. A For more information about Michigan State Forest large piece of heavy-duty foil, sprayed with non-stick campgrounds, including an interactive map, check cooking spray and containing your favorite meats, out the Michigan Department of Natural Resources’ grains, and veggies, can be sealed and cooked over fire website a michigan.gov/dnr/. Click on the “Camping & to produce a huge variety of delicious meals, including Recreation” tab on the left hand side of the page. classic hobo dinners and chicken fajita filling. The best The registration process for National Forest campsites part? No dishes to wash! is the same, with the only differences being in the forms themselves. Rules and restrictions are much the same as The Details in State Forest campgrounds. Visit forestcamping.com. When camping in Michigan State Forest camp- Select the “National Forests & Campgrounds” tab at the grounds, campers should select a vacant site, then im- top left of the page, and you will enter an easy-to-navi- mediately fill out a registration form and permit found gate area containing extensive information about every at the entrance to the campground. At this time, pay- National Forest campground in the nation.  ment must be placed in the registration envelope and deposited in the collection pipe, and the permit should Susan’s Favorite Rustics be displayed on the marker post found at the entrance Sand Lake NF Campground: Manistee National Forest just to the site. south of Dublin in Lake County. Sandy swimming beach, The rules are simple. Campfires are allowed only in coin-operated showers, flush toilets. Fee: $18 per night. the fire rings found on each site. Fireworks, discharge of firearms, and excessive noise are prohibited. Horses are Lake Margrethe SF Campground: Six miles west of Grayling in Crawford County. 37 sites, tents/small trailers; swimming, boating, wildlife viewing. Fee: $13 per night. Shoepac Lake SF Campground: Located in Mackinac State Forest 13 miles south of Onaway in Presque Isle County. 28 sites for tents and small trailers; swimming, boating, hiking. Fee: $13 per night.

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Car Shows: A Great Camping Side Trip by Sheryl Simons

Everyone has a hobby, and from the number of food all over town, and friends, new and old! We run people who attend car and bike shows every year, into people we know from all over the state. This is transportation is a fascinating sport from NASCAR or about as American as you can get. drag strip to grandpa’s ’57 Chevy. Just ask anyone what But if this is your first time at a car show event, there their favorite vehicle is, and they will tell you. Mine was are a few things to keep in mind: a ’65 Chevy Nova. My friend Gary has the first car he It might be hot, or rainy – be prepared and don’t owned, a ’54 Ford Coupe he had in high school. Just forget the sunscreen or to take an umbrella! bringing your first car to mind—even if it was a heap Ice cold water is handed out free at Roger’s Plaza, of junk—brings back memories of the good ol’ days. where the main car show is located, just west of US-131. And, back in the day, they usually had their own infuri- You might want a cooler of your own, and a few snacks. ating quirks, that left an You can find a shade tree to indelible impression on set up your bag chair, or you us. My Nova had a shift can walk all day long, if you selector that would occa- like and never get bored. sionally get out of place. Which brings up pointer My dad figured out what #3; wear walking shoes! You was wrong and showed will want to walk every single me how to put it back in row of cars because you won’t place. Funny how time want to miss a one! Every row turns sour into sweet. has a gem you will want to The neighbor loves to see. Remember that hot date talk about the old Ford from high school, or maybe coupe her dad drove her what you rode in to the prom? to school in. We all have Or just maybe it was all that a memory of our favorite “power” under the hood! car or bike, or remember If you can’t make it to GR, what we drove when we graduated, or got married. don’t forget the local shows: Marion has a benefit car August 24 and 25, the 28th Street Metro Cruise takes show during Old Fashioned Days on Saturday, August place up and down 28th Street Grand Rapids—15 4, 9 am - 2 pm. And a really fun cruise is August 10 in miles of cool colorful cars! And, before you dismiss Lake City. This is where everyone from the area turns this as a ‘guy’ event—look again! This is a snapshot of out to find a place to watch the old car cruise around family time USA. Everyone has a favorite—color, car, Lake Missaukee. Cars line up at 6 pm at the County engine, or bike! Everyone turns out for this fabulously Garage north of town, on M-66. Saturday (August 11), fun day, from grandma to newborn in the stroller. And the car show is 8 am - 2 pm in downtown Lake City. why not? There’s music, flea markets, parade, great See you at the shows!. 

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• 4 T. olive oil k ’ • 3/4 cup chopped onion oo in • 1/2 pound bacon, chopped C • 1/2 cup balsamic vinegar • 3 heads romaine, cut in 1/2 lengthwise • 1/2 cup crumbled blue cheese m e s • black pepper a p r Preheat grill to high. Heat 1 T. of olive oil in pan on C high. Add onions, bacon & cook until bacon is crisp. Add balsamic vinegar and 1 T. of olive oil and stir. BLUEBERRY FLAPJACKS Remove from heat, set aside. Brush romaine with remaining olive oil. Put on grill cut side down, and • 2 c. unbleached flour sear. Put lettuce, cut side up. Drizzle dressing over • 2 tsp. baking powder lettuce. Sprinkle with blue cheese and pepper. • 1 tsp. each baking soda and salt ~ Submitted by Otis Bailey, Lake City • 1 3/4 c. milk • 3 large eggs SALMON MARINADE • 1⁄4 c. canola oil • 2 T. white vinegar • 1 gal. Ziploc Bag • 1 c. fresh blueberries • 1/2 Large Salmon Fillet Mix dry ingredients. Mix wet ingredients. Combine • 1/2 C. Olive Oil dry mixture and wet mixture just until dry ingredients • 1/2 C. Water are moistened. Batter should be slightly lumpy as with all quick bread recipes. Fold in blueberries. • 1 oz. White Vinegar Heat griddle until drop of water sizzles. Ladle • 1/2 Lemon batter onto griddle. Cook until batter bubbles burst • Garlic Salt and edges look slightly dry. Turn and cook until • Fennel underside is golden brown. • Italian Seasoning ~ Submitted by Sunny Summers, Manton • Fresh Basil • Parmesan Cheese Mix all ingredients except cheese. Marinate 3 hours. CAVIAR SALSA Grill fish and add Parmesan to top of fillet when almost done. (Editor’s note: Thanks to our “Tater • 1 can black beans Trader” boat friends. This was awesome!) • 1 can pinto beans ~ Submitted by Wayne Gizzi, Galloway, WI • 1 can or fresh white whole kernel corn • 1 can or fresh yellow whole kernel corn • 1 can or fresh diced tomatoes & green chilies salmon dip • 1 red, yellow, orange & green pepper (diced) • 1 medium sized purple onion (diced) • 8 oz. Cream Cheese • 1 T. minced garlic • 1/2 C. Mayo • 1/2 c. white sugar • 2 T. Chili or Shrimp Sauce • 2/3 c. apple cider vinegar • 2 pkg. Sweet n’ Low • 1 T. Worcestershire sauce • 1 T. Seasoned Salt Drain cans except tomatoes with chilies. Combine • 8 oz. Salmon ingredients and stir. When sugar is dissolved it’s time • Chopped Green Onions to get out tortilla chips. Salsa tastes better after being Mix first 6 ingredients. Stir in salmon & chopped refrigerated for a few hours giving flavors time to meld. green onions. Chill for 1 hour. ~ Submitted by Dave Kingma, Cadillac ~ Submitted by Noreen Stigen, Galloway, WI BROCCOLI CAULIFLOWER salad • 1 c. each bite size broccoli and cauliflower Boon Grocery • diced onion, if desired 562 Haskins • Boon, MI 49618 • 231-775-7988 • 2 T. toasted sesame seeds $ Specialty • 1/4 c. raisins or dried cherries 2 Off One Pound Cheese & Jerky • 1/4 c. cheese, shredded, (I prefer colby) of Cheese! & Smilin’ Faces • 1/2 c. salad dressing or mayo 1 Coupon per Customer In Beautiful • Bacon Bits to sprinkle on top Expires 8/31/12 Downtown Mix ingredients & refrigerate until serving. Groceries, Beer, Wine, Liquor Boon ~ Submitted by Sheryl Simons, Leroy Hunting & Fishing License

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Alden 8/10 - Michigan Dirt Cup Late Model Tour Alden Depot Arts Festival • Aug 25 • 9 am - 5 pm 8/17 - Full Program Train Show • Weekends starting Aug 11 8/24 - Sprints On Dirt 8/31 - Outlaw Late Models & Season Championships Bellaire Farmers Market • Fridays Frankfort Rubber Ducky Festival Arts & Crafts • Aug 18 Taste of Benzie • August 8 Frankfort Art Fair • August 17-18 Benzie Collector Car Show • August 18 • Mineral Springs Park Farmers Market • Wednesdays Benzie Fishing Frenzy • August 24-26 Benzonia Glen Arbor Arts & Crafts Fair • August 8 Manitou Music Festival • August 1, 8-10 pm Beulah Harrietta Beulah Boosters Annual Pig Roast • August 11 • 4 - 7 pm BlueBerry Festival • August 4 • 8 am - 6 pm, Parade at 11 am Buckley Honor Old Engine Show • August 16-19 Benzie County Relay for Life • August 10-11 • 10 am - 10 am National Coho Festival • August 24-26 Cadillac Farmers Market • Tuesdays Farmers Market • Tuesdays and Fridays, 8 am - 4:30 pm Northern District Fair • August 13-18 (See Below) Houghton Lake Music in the Park - 7 pm Houghton Lake Historic Days • August 3-5 Mondays - Ancient & Honorable Clam Lake Dock & Dredge Marching & Interlochen Chowder Society Silver Cornet Band Music Festival • (See below, right) Tuesdays - Jack Pine Pickers Wednesdays - Cadillac Community Chorus or area Church Groups Lake City Thursdays - Jazz, R&B, Blues Music in the Park Elk Rapids Elk Rapids Harbor Days • Aug. 1-4 Farmers Market • Fridays Arts and Crafts Show • Aug. 18 Evart Music in the Park Aug. 11 - Rock Harley as Johnny Cash Aug. 18 - Celtic Festivals Osceola County Fair • Aug 1-4 Great American Michigan Trappers Association • Aug 16-19 Fife Lake Crossroads Celebration Farmers Market • Saturdays Cherry Raceway • 8649 East M-113 • Friday Nights 8/3 - Mini Sprints August 15-19 MONDAY Northern Brian Glenn Concert 7 p.m. ~ Tickets $10 Pageant • Quilt Show • Arts & Crafts District Fair TuesDAY Parade • 5k Run • Car Show Farm Stock Tractor Pull Cadillac Michigan Rides 2 p.m. ~ Armband Special Kids Carnival & Games August 13~21 WeDNesDAY Softball Tournament • Lucky Duck Race Garden Tractor Pull Teen Talent Show • Beverage Tent northerndistrictfair.org $1 Per Ride Special ThursDAY Superkicker Rodeo Great Food. Great Music. Great People. FriDAY ~ Off Road Derby sATurDAY Night of Destruction Reed City Area Chamber • 231-832-5431 • reedcity.org AUGUST FESTIVITIES

2 Pair O Jacks - Rhythm & Blues Motown Reed City 9 the Colmus Family - Gospel and Country Crossroads Festival • Aug 15-19 • (See below, left) Lake City Street Fair & Car Show • August 11 (See below) Farmers Market • Thursdays • 5-8 pm Roscommon Missaukee Conservation District • (See below) Roscommon County Fair • August 3-5 Farm Market • Saturdays Ludington AuSable River Ctr. Show & Sell Market • August 18 • 9 am - 2 pm Farmer’s Market • Fridays • Through Sept. 28 • 3-8 pm West Houghton Lake Campground • Aug 3-4, Halloween Spooktacular 4th Annual Suds on the Shore Festival • August 18• 1-7 pm Scottsville Manistee Farmer’s Market • Saturdays, Through Sep 29 • 9 am - 1 pm Farmer’s Market • Saturdays Suttons Bay Manton Suttons Bay Art Festival • August 4-5 Manton Area Harvest Festival • August 31-Sept. 3 Farmers Market • Wednesdays Thompsonville Bike Benzie Tour • August 19 • Crystal Mountain Resort & Spa Marion Marion Old Fashion Days • August 3-5 Traverse City White Pine River Reunion • 12-18 Farmer’s Market • Wednesdays & Saturdays Timber Ridge RV & Recreation Resort Merritt Aug. 4 • Bike Mania Merritt Raceway Aug. 18 • Let’s Get Messy Food Fight Weekend Aug. 4 • Dirt Cup Late Model Show - Pro Truck Bonus Feature Aug 25 • Halloween August 18 • World Of Outlaws, Napa 50 Horse Shows by the Bay Equestrian Festival • Aug. 3-5 August 25 • Season Championships • Fan Appreciation Night Traverse City Film Festival • Through Aug. 5 Onekama Northwestern Michigan Fair • Aug 4-11 • Fairgrounds Onekama Days • August 3- 5 Wellston Hoxeyville Music Festival • August 26-28 Annual Street Fair & Car Show Friday Aug. 10, 6 pm ~ Cruise Night Saturday Aug. 11, 8 am - 4 pm ~ Street Fair & Show

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Tire Collection Sat., Aug. 11 • 9 am - 1 pm McBain Fire Building 110 W. Euclid, McBain Tire/Electronics Collection Sat., Sept. 22 • 9 am - 1 pm Missaukee County Road Commission 1199 N. Morey Road, Lake City • Missaukee County Residents 231-839-7193 • Limit of 7 tires per vehicle • $2 ad’l small ~ $5 ad’l large missaukeecd.org • Beef raffle tickets available ~ $5 (License #15031) HISTORYCORNER The iron companies concluded companies were iron The they iron. produce to usable silica and oxygen to removethe was process refining The gan. Michi Lake endsouthern theof at refineries to mines UP the from transported ore was iron raw 1800s, early Menominee. the In the and Marquette, the Gogebic, the sula: three mountain ranges in the Upper the Penin in ranges mountain three iron. the purify to used was bluffs the from limestone native and furnaces, the fuel to were forests used hardwood local The of iron. tons 225,000 produced more than operation of the 1891;and furnaces blast the 1867 between iron pig manufactured town The Europe. northern and Isles British the Canada, from immigrants mostly residents, over 500 with town industrial a thriving once Fayette was 1800s. the from lifestyles and structures historic interpreting and displaying preserving, is park The time. in park. the to Peninsula Garden 183Road the about 16 down south miles County You take Upper the Peninsula. 2 in US Highway off just Michigan Manistique, Park. State Fayette Historic on everyone’sshould be list— visit” “must that aplace at days spent several They time. awonderful had and vacation their from got herjust back publisher and crew the ers, oth Like vacation—yea! enjoying people are Summer is well under way under well is Summer Large deposits of iron ore are found in found in ore are of iron deposits Large back astep taking Fayette like is Visiting and Escanaba between Fayette located is An Active Ghost Town Ghost Active Town An and alot and of - - - to working in this iron-smelting operation. iron-smelting this in working to people dedicated 500 of almost apopulation to swelled soon town The name. his given and born was town the so and met requirements the Harbor Snail around area adeep harbor. and decided the Mr. Brown hardwoods, of stands large of limestone, deposits large things: eral sev have to had The forsite a refinery. a find location to Upper into the Fayette Peninsula low named Brown sent afel Company Iron Jackson The product south? refined the only transport then mines, the ore near iron,why tons of to 6 the it refined not wouldbe refine weight the to ore.compared of the as impurities the alot of moneyspending transporting town. The purified iron is drained out of the bottom bottom of the out of drained is iron purified The town. shores of the the of along removed disposed and was 2012),July theslag themoltentop of This ore.to floats Rocks? Got (see slag called reaction, of this byproduct The ore. the in ties silicate impuri the to stone binds lime the in cium ore.melting Cal the to added was dolomite called of limestone form hard Avery iron. of needed tons smelt to of forest two acre was an About furnaces. blast fed the turn in charcoal the and kilns, forest were felled feed to ofthe hardwood areas large So instead of transporting 10 where of ore tons south of transporting instead So During the life of the town and smelting operations, operations, smelting and town of the life the During article, article, by Otis Bailey - - - ~ Fayette - - The Northern Camper l 17 There are 61 camp sites and facilities include vault toilets, water, electrical hookups for each site and most sites are well shaded. The park has five miles of hiking trails with scenic overlooks of the town site and harbor. A swimming beach and picnic area is located near the campground, along with a boat launch. Boat camping is allowed in Snail Shell Harbor. Space is first- come first-serve basis. the furnace and cooled into bars in depressions in the Through the efforts of the Michigan Historical sand. These bars are called pig iron because of the way Center, the Michigan State Historic Preservation they line up in the sand along a central trough. Office, Eastern Michigan University, and countless The town of Fayette had shops, hotels and restau- volunteers, this piece of Michigan history is being rants, and workers’ cabins clustered near the shoreline. restored and preserved. This is truly one of Michigan’s The town thrived from 1867 to 1891. During this time, best preserved ghost towns. The park is open from May Fayette produced a quarter million tons of pig iron. through October; a Michigan State Parks Recreation The area became a State Park in 1959 and listed on Passport is required for park entry.  the National Register of Historic Places in 1970. The Historic State Park is only 720-acres but offers a bit of something for everyone. Attractions at the park include: • Twenty historic buildings (furnace complex, town hall, hotel, company office and workers’ homes) • Museum exhibits • Outdoor walking tour and scenic overlooks • Modern visitor center • Scheduled guided tours mid-June through mid-August • A branch of the Michigan Histori- cal Museum Store

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 Vegetation Station  by Dave Kingma

Goldenrod rod tea. Through the ages goldenrod has been known Have you ever noticed on a summer country drive as “woundwort” as a folk remedy. that all you see for what seems like forever is a vibrant Another fun fact about goldenrod is that it is the yellow covering an entire field? More than likely it is state flower of Kentucky and Nebraska. In 1895, Ne- goldenrod. Did you know that there are more than 100 braska chose it because the entire state was covered different strains of with a variety goldenrod? Only of goldenrod one strain is white and there was and the rest are the no other flower vibrant yellow. Actu- that could better ally one strain called represent the “Short’s Golden- endurance of the rod,” found in the Nebraska pio- state of Indiana, neers. Kentucky was thought to be picked golden- extinct and is one of rod due to the the rarest plants on fact that there earth. Who would’ve are 30 different thought that a plant varieties grow most would consider throughout the a weed would be so state. The flower rare? And contrary also appears on to my thought of it their state flag being a weed, gold- and became enrod is actually an official in 1926. herb. In 2003, South The scientific Carolina got in name for goldenrod is “solidago” which means whole on the goldenrod appreciation by making it the official or heal. That is mighty strange when there are so many state wildflower. people that seem to be allergic to it, or are they? Gold- Next time you are out taking a hike or driving down enrod is a very potent anti-allergic herb for sufferers a country road take notice of the weed/herb/flower of hay fever. The blame for most seasonal allergies is called goldenrod. Since others see it for what it is truly actually from ragweed but since goldenrod is usually worth, see if you find more appreciation for it, too.  present in the same places, it is a case of guilt by association. Some people may truly be allergic but it is not nearly as common as people think. Dr Goldenrod has so many uses, most of them medici- stic�’s Drug Stor nal. However, Thomas Edison made tires for his Model Bo e T using the rubber from the goldenrod plant. One 117 W. Main St. ♦ Manton, MI 49663 way to use goldenrod medicinally is by drinking it in • Phone (231) 824-6465 ♦ Fax (231) 824-6466 a tea. This tea has many uses such as soothing sore [email protected] throats, flushing urinary tracts from stones and infec- tions, aiding in digestion, fighting fatigue, reducing ♦ Emergency After Hours Service New Ownership inflammation, soothing arthritis/rheumatism, reduc- ♦ Free Deliveries Mike Moffit ing allergies and cold or flu symptoms, relieving sinus ♦ Gift Cards Pharmacist congestion and even helping with laryngitis. That is Quality Hometown Care for a Healthier You! enough reason for me to start drinking some golden- The Northern Camper l 19

Campgroundby Dave Kingma Critter

North American Porcupine Have you ever been told to stay away from porcupines because they will shoot you with their quills? I have; however, that is an old wives tale. The truth is that porcupines only look scary. They are not violent unless they feel threatened. The porcupine is a nocturnal rodent. It is covered with dark brown fur with yellow hints to it. It has strong but short legs. It has a round body and a small head with small ears. A porcupine’s tail is about a foot long and a fully grown porcupine can weigh up to 75 pounds. clover. They will eat bark in the winter. They do not hi- The porcupine is almost completely covered with quills bernate however they will stay out of really bad weather. except on its belly. The quills are the shortest by its face Porcupines mate in the late summer and early fall and the longest on its rear. It uses its tail as its defense months. They are very vocal during mating season with mechanism. The North American porcupine has the a variety of calls such as grunts, moans, whines, wails, most quills of all the varieties—up to 30,000. Their shrieks, coughs and also tooth clicking. When they feet have bare soles on their feet as well as long curved find their intended mate, the male often has to fight claws that allow them to climb trees very well. for the female and in the end, he does a dance for her The porcupine is definitely an unusual animal and sprays her with urine. Seven months later, a baby because it is the only one with quills. A quill is actu- is born. The baby is called a porcupette. They are born ally a simple hair just like any other, except it is barbed with soft quills and it only takes a couple of days for on one end and hollow in the middle. Porcupines are them to harden. The porcupette learns to find food very shy and are quite often alone. They are also easily within the first day of living. The young only stays with frightened. They have these really cool muscles that its mother for about six months even though it is not only lift up their quills so that in defense they shake fully mature until it is nine months old. their rear and the quills either fall out or puncture the The porcupine has some natural predators which threatening animal. This is where the old wives’ tale include eagles, the great horned owl and the marten, came from. Like anything with hair, they do shed so which is of the weasel family. The marten is the only when they shake or move, sometimes quills fall out. animal capable of flipping the porcupine onto its back You are likely to find porcupines in forest or shrubby which makes the marten the porcupine’s most danger- areas. Since they are a nocturnal animal you will be ous predator.  less likely to find them during the day unless they are in their den which may be in caves, hollow trees, tangled tree roots, bushes or even decaying logs. In Visit The Merry Inn its natural habitat the porcupine can live for about 15 years. If you have a pet with you while wandering for a delicious in one of these areas you may want to keep them on a family-style meal! short leash since the heat of the animal is what makes the barbs expand and draws the quills deeper in if Open 6 a.m. to 9 p.m. daily they get punctured. Plus if they are hit in a vital place the animal could die. Any wound received by a quill should be taken seriously. Porcupines have a great sense of smell and sharp chisel like teeth so that eating plants is very easy. They like (231) 824-3600 ▪ On Old US 131, Downtown Manton leaves, twigs and green plants like skunk cabbage and “Where We Never Trust A Skinny Cook” 2020 l l The The Northern Northern Camper Camper got rocks? got byrocks Kevin Gauthier ? Rocks Have Roots A recent rock hunting trip to Stur- geon Bay, Michigan was a way to bring me back to my roots of rock hunting. Driving through Wilderness State Park you enter a world where time runs a little slower. Upon entering the bay area you realize this is a very tranquil and quiet place—a large play area on weekends for locals and tourist, but open enough area to stake out your own relaxing place. The sandy shore line gives way to the rocky water’s edge, perfect for a walk on the sandy shore line, but rocky enough at the water’s edge to reach into ankle deep water for a bed of rocks. It is not like

some beaches that are heav- ily laden with rocks where it is uneasy to walk the shoreline. It is very family- friendly. I have learned over the years publishing a specific place for rock hunting is like advertising where your favorite fishing hole or your lucky mushroom spot are. The place will soon become depleted. However, Sturgeon Bay is more of a vacation spot than a major collection place. It is north of where one will find Petoskey stones so it is sel- dom visited by commercial collectors. This gives ample opportunity for the begin- for the porch landing. Everyone was working toward a common goal while having fun. It was interesting to learn a little bit of the history of Cross Village and see an extremely large log on the beach that was once used for a port. This log was a highlight for the young ones to climb. Ending the day at Legs Inn, a local restaurant, is a must for anyone going through this area. They have good Polish food as well as an amazing collection of drift wood that decorates the rooms. A relaxing stroll along Sturgeon Bay was a good way to recharge—great energy in this area!  ner to find a variety of other rocks such as granites, some horn corals, honey comb corals, and the elusive chain coral. About 50 percent of the bay is white dolomite rocks that have turned into well rounded pebbles. This paradise was revealed to me by the Nixon family. I am very thankful l to them for showing me this “new found” place. It was in celebration of a birthday party that delivered us to Sturgeon Bay. The rocks collected here ended up being used in a landing step off a porch at the Nixon’s Topinabee cottage. Some old chimney blocks from their cottage were recy- cled into a step and the holes from the flue were filled with stepping rocks. It was soon discovered that more rocks were needed to complete the project at hand. The very next day a trip to Cross Village beach (just south of Sturgeon Bay) turned into a family event, searching for the remaining rocks to finish the stairs. Cross Village Beach was a rockier beach. The stones were bigger making it harder to stroll down the beach shore. Having tender feet myself, I wore my water shoes. Beside a nice family day at the beach, it was amazing to see how everyone pitched in to gather the perfect round smooth rock

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Benzonia & Beulah STOP by Joann Treiber

After a rain did you ever go out into the always the first Saturday in August. There’s music driveway and dig trenches between the puddles in the park every Thursday, or stroll through the to drain the water? We always did. It may seem Art Fair and Car Show in neighboring Frankfort simple, but it was a great way to learn that water on August 17-18. runs from highest to lowest. Looking for great food for a good cause? Then So imagine August 23, 1873, in an attempt to this is the place to be on August 11 for the Pig create a canal between the Betsie Bay and Crys- Roast (hope they make enough). tal Lake, Archibald Jones did just that; he dug a For the more active group, there is a bike tour trench. One story says that during the project, a on August 19, going anywhere from 17 miles to the storm took out the temporary dam and released new 100 mile ride; find details at bikebenzie.org. the water—all 76,000,000,000 gallon of it. This And because I try and find something for every- dropped the level of Crystal Lake over the next one, the neighboring town of Honor has a Coho few weeks by approximately 20 feet, creating miles Salmon Festival August 24-26 (231-325-8830) of sandy beaches and room for what is now the with antiques, flea market, carnival and farmers Village of Beulah. Whether it be tragedy or com- market. If you still haven’t had enough fishing, try edy, you can hear the story told by many during the Benzie Fish Frenzy in Frankfort that is also a special celebration for “The Man Who Pulled August 24-26 (231-352-7251). the Plug at Crystal Lake” on August 25 downtown There are many great campgrounds and motels in Beulah. Benzie Historical Museum has a program the Benzonia and Beulah area (see left) so you don’t on August 9 and the Beulah Library has one on have to travel far while enjoying the many bodies of the 24th, so you have many opportunities to hear water with canoeing, kayaking, tubing, and fishing. about this “Pulling of the Plug.” For the camping shopper and diner, you are also If history isn’t your thing, during the month of close to all the unique shops and restaurants in this August there are many activities to bring you to great area of Northern Michigan.  this lovely area of our state. Sidewalk sales are Camper’s Choice Barnes Park ~ Antrim County

by Sheryl Simons Where Nature Meets Culture

Watching campfires burning in the dark forest conjures up scenes that likely took place in this very spot hundreds of years ago. Native Ameri- cans would have burned many a campfire here where Barnes Park is now located. On the shores of Grand Traverse Bay, just at the northern tip of Torch Lake, and right across the bay from Northport, a very simple way of life took place, very much like the unspoiled beauty that we see today. Did the early settlers traverse the same trails we use today? Possibly. Did they fish the same pristine waters or witness the same un- tamed sunsets that color the evening skies to the west? Definitely. Native American artifacts are found all over Antrim county and can be seen at the numerous museums in the area. the trail, there are historical museums, art muse- Barnes Park is a perfect example of the reason ums, shopping, fishing, biking, hiking, restaurants, we go camping. We want simple. We want to feel gaming and even Grand Traverse Mall within min- nature; experience it. We want to sit in the quiet utes. Biking or driving along the shores of beauti- around a campfire at night, or eat some fish for ful Torch Lake is another nearby point of interest. dinner we caught ourselves. Hiking the forested Charlevoix Apple Fest is a fun fall event, but there paths through the park feels timeless. is hardly a weekend without a local event. But the From hunting Petoskey stones to watching the “regulars” find that they don’t need to venture kids play on the beach, here, you can do it all. away. They like to stay put right here at Barnes. Read a book under a shade tree or flip pancakes Along with the feel of nature, Barnes Park is a on the griddle—relaxation is a way of life here. family oriented campground with organized fam- And for those of us who don’t want to be too far off ily activities scheduled all season. From coffee and cookies in the office to bicycle parades and sand castle building events, you are part of the family here when you enter the gate. Labor Day weekend is a special family time, where some families make it an annual event. A camper mentioned that with the awesome views, two weddings have taken place in just the past few weeks, and many graduation photos are taken here every fall. Spring or fall, you won’t have to arm wrestle for a site, and The Northern Camper l 25 the untouched beauty of the park, really shines through. Barnes Park is much more than a campground, as so many of the repeat campers will tell you. Eileen Wallick has been park manager for many years and according to campers, she runs a tight ship! She knows campers want clean restrooms, and tidy grounds, and her staff agrees! There is definitely something for everyone here—make it a part of your family history! 

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Northern Waters by Natalie Davis

Imagine gliding across the glassy water On this day, the wind is blowing in hard from the as the morning sun begins to peek over the horizon— west. The water is pushed and pulled, creating white- its colors gently follow the ripples made by the dip of caps and two foot waves. Greg has a family ready to test your paddle. Now, take yourself to the river. Your body their mettle on the boards; a kind of trial by fire on a is engaged, rolling with the waves as you maneuver day like today. From a kneeling position, they paddle through the riffles while the river cascades its way out. Their first attempt to stand up is unsuccessful. downstream. Go now to waters of the big lake. Paddle They try again. Then they are doing it, meeting the strong as you defy the waves making their march to- waves with the front of their board, rolling up and over. ward shore. The effort is worth it. Turning to face the Even from shore, you can feel their exuberance. shoreline, dig in to Mark Miltner match the speed of has seen the same wave. Catch it, ride reaction from folks it—you’re on top of on the Pine River. the world. Owner of Pine Riv- Paddle boarding er Paddlesports is an experience in Wellston, Mark unlike canoe- is offering SUPs ing or kayaking. for the first time Your position and this year. “I knew perspective are this was the next changed—stand- growth spurt in ing high above the the paddle sports water’s surface. The industry,” said board, much like a Mark. “Everyone is surf board, is stable absolutely jazzed beneath your feet. about them.” The paddle, long and powerful, is your catalyst. Mark and his son Jake had to test this new craft and While stand-up paddle boards (SUPs) have been have found a new passion. Each of them touts the view around for years—popular mainly in the ocean surf— as one of the best parts of stand-up paddle boarding. they finally are making their way inland. Traditional “From the standing position, you can see into the wa- liveries are meeting the new demand, making them ter,” Mark explains. “Being 5 to 6 feet above the water available on lakes and rivers. minimizes refraction and surface reflection and allows Missaukee Paddle Sports, located on Lake Mis- you to see all kinds of trout, turtles, and fur-bearers as saukee in Lake City, has added SUPs to their fleet this you paddle over them. Just as intriguing is having the season and the response has been great. “Whether ability to see the complexity of underwater logjams, we have a calm day, or the lake is rocking, people are the river bed, its shape, form, make-up and colors.” excited to try For Jake, having spent his life in a canoe or kayak, out the boards,” the SUPs add a new dimension of fun. “I loved it right said Greg Davis, away because of how different it was, how you control owner of Mis- the board,” Jake said. The real excitement for Jake is saukee Paddle learning new tricks on the board, which he makes look Sports. “With a easy. He reassures new riders, “The boards may look little guidance, huge and intimidating but they are so stable making first-timers are them more beginner-friendly than a canoe or a kayak.” able to paddle Before heading to the big lake, consider trying what out, stand up, might be regarded as an odd pairing—stand-up paddle and have some boarding and yoga. Yen Yoga and Fitness in Traverse fun.” City is offering SUP yoga on Grand Traverse Bay and seeing a phenomenal response. The Northern Camper l 27 Photo compliments of Senses Reeled Photography UNPuzzleR

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Instructor Heidi Deitrich leads a Gentle Wave class which includes paddle skills and yoga. “People are absolutely loving it,” said Heidi. “They enjoy the fitness aspect and core benefits of an intensified yoga practice.” And for those in the yoga-know, Heidi suggests, “Imagine connecting breath, water, and sun. The savasana is absolutely dreamy.” Heidi also offers classes through her Charlevoix Yoga shop. Now, if you’re ready to test your skills, try a SUP on Lake Michigan. Sleeping Bear Surf and Kayak has had SUPs in their line-up for over six years. Owner Beryl Skrocki admits, “We couldn’t pay people to rent them. Crossword (Page 13) They were too new, too unusual.” But, as people started trying them, they found how easy they are to ride. For those not convinced, Beryl assures, “The SUPs are so easy that anyone can use them.” Sleeping Bear has the added advantage of having the big lake on one side of them and a small inland lake on the other. This gives people the opportunity to try out the SUP before hitting the waves. As one of the sponsors of the TC Waterman Chal- lenge and Expo, Beryl suggests checking it out on August 18 in Traverse City. The SUP festival includes free product demonstrations and SUP clinics. If the idea of getting on a SUP sounds intriguing, but you’re still sitting on shore, give one of these folks a call. They will get you standing up and paddling like a pro! 

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Try Our Famous Lunch Buffet! (231) 839-1177 45 N. Morey Rd. • Lake City ampground Q C Directory Antrim County Ranch Rudolf • 231-947-9529 County 6841 Brown Bridge Rd., Traverse City, MI 49686 Facilities: tents & RVs/25, electric, water, sanitation, reservations, Barnes Park Campground • 231-599-2712 pool, store, laundry, Wi-Fi, watersports, horseback riding. !, 12298 Barnes Park Rd., Eastport, MI 49627 Facilities: 76 sites (14 rustic), electric, sanitation, reservations, Timber Ridge RV & Recreation Resort • 231-947-2770 wheelchair accessible, beach, Wi-Fi. !, SEE PG. 32 4050 Hammond Rd., Traverse City, MI 49696 State Facilities: RVs, cabins, electric, water, sanitation, reservations, pool, store, laundry, Wi-Fi, rec. room, tennis, pickleball, dog Graves Crossing Forest Campground • 989-732-3541 park. !, SEE PAGE 2 Facilities: tents & small trailers/10 sites. ! Traverse Bay RV Resort • (231) 938-5800 Pinney Bridge State Forest Campground • 989-732-3541 Facilities: tents/15 sites. ! 5555 M-72 East, Williamsburg, MI 49690 Facilities: RVs/217, electric, water, reservations, wheelchair Private accessible, pool, laundry, cable, Wi-Fi, rec. room. , Chain O’ Lakes Campground • 231-533-8432 Traverse City KOA • 231-269-3203, 800-249-3203 7231 South M-88 Hwy., Bellaire, MI 49615 9700 S M-37, Buckley, MI 49620 Facilities: tents/15, RVs/55, cabins/12, electric, water, sanitation, Facilities: tents, RVs, cabins, electric, water, sanitation, reservations, pool, store, laundry, Wi-Fi, rec. room. !, reservations, wheelchair access, pool, store, laundry, rec room, Grand Traverse County cable, Wi-Fi, jumping pillow. !, State Lake County Arbutus No. 4 Rustic Camp • 231-922-5280 STATE Facilities: rustic/30, boat launch. ![ Bray Creek State Forest Campground • 231-775-9727 Interlochen State Park • 231-276-9511 Facilities: rustic/9, boat launch. ![ M-137, Interlochen, MI 49643 Carrieville State Forest Campground • 231-775-9727 Facilities: Duck Lake – electric/418, wheelchair accessible, Facilities: rustic/31 sites. ! reservations, beach, boat launch, store; Green Lake – rustic/58 sites, teepee & tent rental/4 sites. !,[ Leverentz Lake State Forest Campground Facilities: rustic/18 sites on Big Leverentz Lake, rustic/7 sites on Lake Dubonnet State Camp • 231-922-5280 Little Leverentz Lake; boat launch. ![ Facilities: rustic/50, boat launch. ![ Lincoln Bridge Rustic Campground • 231-775-9727 Lake Dubonnet Trail Camp (Equestrian) • 231-922-5280 Facilities: rustic/9 sites. ! Facilities: rustic/200 people, reservations. ! Silver Creek Rustic Campground • 231-775-9727 Scheck’s Place State Forest Camp • 231-922-5280 Facilities: rustic/26 sites. ! Facilities: rustic/30, boat launch. ![ Private Scheck’s Place Trail Camp (Equestrian) • 231-922-5280 Enchanted Acres Canoe & Campground • 231-266-5102 Facilities: rustic/200 people, reservations. ! 9581 N. Brooks Rd., Irons, MI 49644 Traverse City State Park • 231-922-5270 Facilities: tents, RVs, cabins, electric, water, sanitation, reservations, 1132 US-31 North, Traverse City, MI 49686 store, rec room, cable, free casino pkg., pet farm. ![ Facilities: tents & RVs/343, cabins/2, electric, water, sanitation, Pere Marquette Campground • 231-898-3511 reservations, beach. !, 11713 W. 40th St., Branch, MI 49402 Private Facilities: tents, RVs, cabins, electric, water, sanitation, reservations, Everflowing Waters Campground • 231-938-0933 store. !, 5481 Brackett Rd., Williamsburg, MI 49690 Facilities: RVs, tents, electric, water, reservations, wheelchair Leelanau County State accessible. !, Leelanau State Park • 231-386-5422 Oak Grove Campground • 231-313-0832 15310 N. Lighthouse Point Rd., Northport, MI 49670 11768 S. Union St., Fife Lake MI 49633 Facilities: rustic/52, RVs/10, cabins/3, reservations, beach. ![ Facilities: tents & RVs/50, electric/30, water/30, sanitation, reservations, store, water sports. !, SEE PAGE 32 (continued on page 30) Campground Directory (continued from page 29) Q Private Twin Oaks RV Campground & Cabins • 231-848-4124 Indigo Bluffs RV Resort • 231-326-5050 233 Moss Road, Wellston, MI 49689 • 877-442-3102 6760 W. Empire Hwy. (M-72), Empire, MI 49630 Facilities: RVs/28, group camping/8, tents/24, cabins/4, Facilities: RVs/145, cabins/2, electric, water, sanitation, electric/33, water/15, sanitation, reservations, store, laundry, rec reservations, wheelchair accessible, pool, camp store, laundry, room, Wi-Fi, playground, fish station, volleyball, horseshoes, Wi-fi, club house, playground, nearby beach and boat launch. open year around, Good Sam Park. ,[ !, See Page 32 Lake Leelanau RV Park • 231-256-7236 Mecosta County 3101 Lakeshore Dr., Leelanau, MI 49653 Private Facilities: tent/4, RVs/196, cabins/1, electricity, water, River Ridge RV Resort • 231-823-8338 reservations, wheelchair accessible, beach, boat launch, 22265 8 Mile Rd., Stanwood, MI 49346 laundry, cable, Wi-Fi, rec. room, clubhouse. !,[ Facilities: RVs/226, rental trailors/5, electricity, water, sanitation, Wild Cherry RV Resort • 231-271-5550 reservations, wheelchair accessible, pool, boat launch, store, laundry, cable, Wi-Fi, rec. room. ,[ 8563 E. Horn Rd. • Lake Leelanau, MI 49653 Facilities: tents/10, RVs/50, cabins/1, electric, water, Missaukee County reservations, wheelchair accessible, rec. room, Wi-Fi. !, CITY Manistee County Maple Grove • 231-839-4429 Facilities: 32, electric, water, sanitation, reservations. !, State Healy Lake State Forest Campground • 231-922-5280 County SEE PAGE 17 Facilities: rustic, 24 sites. ! Ben D. Jeffs River Park • 231-839-4945 PO Box 800, Lake City, MI 49651 Orchard Beach State Park • 231-723-7422 Facilities: rustic/17 sites. ! 2064 N. Lakeshore Rd., Manistee, MI 49660 Facililities: 201 acres, tents, RVs, cabins, reservations. !, Crooked Lake Park • 231-839-4945 PO Box 800, Lake City, MI 49651 Tippy Dam • (231) 848-4880 Facilities: 37, electric/15, toilets, shower, sanitation, reservations, 5200 Dillings Road, Bretheren, MI 49619 beach, boat launch. !,[ Facilities: rustic, 40 sites, boat launch. ![ Missaukee Lake Park • 231-839-4945 FEDERAL PO Box 800, Lake City, MI 49651 Blacksmith Bayou Access Site • (231) 723-2211 Facilities: tents & RVs/170 sites; electric/21, water/96, sanitation, Facilities: 6 sites. ! reservations, beach, boat launch. !,[ Government Landing • (231) 723-2211 State Facilities: 3 sites. ! Goose Lake • 231-775-9727 Pine Lake Campground • (231) 723-2211 Facilities: rustic/54, boat launch. ![ Facilities: 12 sites. ! Hopkins Creek Camp (Equestrian) • 231-824-3591 Red Bridge River Access • (231) 723-2211 Facilities: rustic/16, 108 people, reservations. ! Facilities: 4 sites, boat launch. ![ Long Lake State Forest Camp/Missaukee • 231-775-9727 Private Facilities: rustic/20, boat launch. ![ Insta Launch Campground & Marina • 231-723-3901 Reedsburg Dam • 989-275-4622 20 Park Ave., Manistee, MI 49660 Facilities: rustic/38, boat launch. !,[ Facilities: tents & RVs/127, cabins/10, electric/117, water/67, Spring Lake State Forest Campground • 231-775-9727 Facilities: rustic/32, boat launch. ![ sanitation, reservations, wheelchair accessible,!,[ beach, boat  launch, store, laundry, cable, Wi-Fi, rec room. Osceola County Little River Casino Resort • 866-572-4386 CITY 2700 Orchard Hwy., Manistee, MI 49660 Riverside Park Campground - Evart • 231-734-5901 Facilities: RVs, electric, water, sanitation, reservations, 315 South River St., Evart, MI 49631 wheelchair access, pool, laundry, store, cable, Wi-Fi, rec room. Facilities: tents & RVs/15, electric, water, sanitation, , SEE PAGE 4 reservations, boat launch, Wi-Fi, playground, shuffleboard, basketball, volleyball, fishing platforms. !, The Northern Camper l 31 Rambadt Memorial Park • 231-832-2245 Wexford County 700 Park St., Reed City, MI 49677 STATE Facilities: tents & RVs/13, electric, water, sanitation, wheelchair Baxter Bridge Campground • 231-775-9727 accessible, playground, horseshoes, pavilion, nature trails. !, Facilities: rustic/25, boat launch. ![ Veteran’s Memorial Park • 231-667-0100 Long Lake/Wexford • 231-775-9727 226 S. Mill (M-66), Marion, MI 49665 Facilities: rustic/16, boat launch. ![ Facilities: tents/12 (rustic), RVs/38 (full hook-up w/sewer 12), electric/26, water/26, sanitation, reservations, wheelchair Mitchell State Park • 231-775-7911 accessible, laundry, playground, pavilion rental. !, 6093 E. M-115, Cadillac, MI 49601 Facilities: tents & RVs/221, electric, reservations, beach, boat State launch. !,[ Sunrise Lake • 231-775-9727 Facilities: rustic/17, boat launch. ![ Old US-131 Campground • 231-775-9727 Facilities: rustic/25, boat launch. ![ PRIVATE Albright Park Camp • 231-832-9094 FEDERAL 3156 190th Ave., Reed City, MI 49677 Hemlock Campground • 231-723-2211 Facilities: tent & RVs, electric, water, sanitation, reservations, Facilities: rustic/19. ! wheelchair accessible, pool, boat launch, Wi-fi. !,[ Peterson Bridge • 231-723-2211 Cadillac Woods • 231-825-2012 940 S. State, Route 37, Cadillac, MI 49601 23163 M-115, Tustin, MI 49688 Facilities: rustic/30, boat launch. ![ Facilities: tent/20 RVs/24, cabin/6, electric, water, sanitation, City reservations, wheelchair accessible, pool, laundry, store, rec. Lake Billings RV Park & Camp • 231-824-6454 room, mini-golf. !, 232 E. Elmore St., Manton, MI 49663 Roscommon County (West) Facilities: tents & RVs/48, electric, water, sanitation, reservations, beach, boat launch. STATE PRIVATE Houghton Lake • 989-275-4622 Facilities: tents & RVs/50, toilets. !, Birchwood Resort & Campground• 231-775-9101 6545 E. M-115, Cadillac, MI 49601 North Higgins Lake/East • 989-821-6125 Facilities: RVs/32, cabins/8, electric, water, reservations, 11747 N. Higgins Lake Dr., Roscommon, MI 48653 wheelchair accessible, cable, Wi-Fi/5, docking on Lake Cadillac. Facilities: tents & RVs/82, electric, reservations, wheelchair ,[ access. !, Chippewa Landing • 231-313-0832 North Higgins Lake/West • 989-821-6125 10420 Chippewa Landing, Manton, MI 49663 11747 N. Higgins Lake Dr., Roscommon, MI 48653 Facilities: tents/25 (rustic), RVs, water, reservations, beach, Facilities: tents & RVs/92, cabin, electric, reservations, store, wooded seperate sites on river. !,[ SEE PG. 32 wheelchair access. !, Coolwater on the Pine • 231-862-3481 South Higgins Lake • 989-821-6374 9424 W. 48 1/2 Rd., Wellston, MI 49689 106 State Park Dr., Roscommon, MI 48653 Facilities: tents & RVs/65, cabins, electric, water, reservations, Facilities: tents & RVs/400, cabin, electric, reservations, laundry. !, wheelchair accessible, boat launch, beach. !,[ Northern Exposure Campground • 231-885-1199 PRIVATE 285 Manistee River Dr., Mesick, MI 49668 Higgins Lake Family Campground • 989-821-6891 Facilities: tents & RVs/262, cabins/3, electric, water, sanitation, 2380 W. Burdell, Roscommon, MI 48653 reservations, wheelchair access, beach, boat launch, store, Wi-Fi. Facilities: tents & RVs/74, electric, water, sanitation, !,[ reservations, wheelchair accessible, store. !, Pine River Paddlesports Center • 231-862-3471 West Houghton Lake Camp • 989-422-5130 9590 M-37 South, Wellston, MI 49689 9371 W. Houghton Lake Dr., Houghton Lake, MI 48629 Facilities: tents/30, RVs/5, cabins/1, water/16, reservations, Facilities: tents/7, RVs/120, cabins/2, electric/121, water/75, wheelchair accessible, store, disc golf, climbing wall, sanitation, reservations, wheelchair accessible, store, laundry, paddlesports, bike rentals. !, Wi-Fi, rec room. !, w h E R E i s y o u r d e s t i n a t i o n ?

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