Pressing eastward, I stopped in Monroe, MI, to visit a National Battlefield Park and found a Catholic Church with an impressive painted ceiling before camping by Lake Erie.
Standing at the counter to pay for the campsite, I had to swallow a bittersweet pill. I qualified for the senior discount at this campground. Of course I was happy because it was cheaper!
A few packed days found me exploring a mine, a lighthouse, a sculpture park, and Korean Tacos before leaving the Keweenaw Peninsula and heading to Michigan's lower peninsula.
My first stop on the Keweenaw peninsula was a quick night's sleep in a tiny camp by a beautiful little lake. I was wedged in between some trees, but it was good enough for one night.
After leaving Ashland, WI, I headed into Michigan and up the Keweenaw Peninsula to begin exploring this area at a lighthouse that is part of the Keweenaw National Historic Park.
As much as I wanted to stay and explore Duluth, MN, I was a little nervous about finding a spot where I wanted on the docks, so I kept rolling and headed into Wisconsin.
After snagging the last site in the park, I buckled down for three solid days of work. While I wandered around a little, I was focused on catching up, before moving on.
To say I enjoyed myself with my friends Lynn and Erik would be a monstrous understatement; leaving was difficult, but I had a lighthouse and waterfalls to visit on Lake Superior.
After visiting Split Rock Lighthouse and Gooseberry Falls, I slipped into the forest to find a place to get a good night's sleep without spending any money.
After super busy day, I pulled into this campground just to get a shower and a quick night of sleep before heading to Ely, Minnesota and my friends Erik and Lynn.
I was so happy to move from a roadside pullout to a gorgeous National Forest Campground with a private beach after having a blast at a grocery store opening in a nearby town.
After a long day driving from the Cheyenne National Grasslands, running errands in Fargo, ND, and almost getting stuck in the forest, I camped on the side of the highway.
A night in the Sheyenne National Grasslands was just what I needed - a little time in nature and a hike through tallgrass prairies and woodlands. Spectacular.
After a couple of crazy busy days visiting some really cool sites, I searched around, trying to find a city park for a couple of days. This was the third place I tried!
