Camping in the U.P.

TK1215

Oct 22, 2024

Last Wednesday I caught a flight to Chicago and met up with @Deano Bronc for a camping trip to Michigan’s Upper Peninsula. After a short night of sleep we were up and on the road from Indiana to Michigan where we met up with @SlashRacer and his son Wyatt. Let the good times roll!
Our first stop on the way north was at the Silver Lakes Dunes. It was clear and sunny and there were almost no other vehicles out that morning. It was a good thing for one gentleman that we stopped by, because he may have been stuck for a very long time. As soon as we got out on the dunes, there he was waving hello to us.

Lots O Fords, SlashRacer

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Oct 22, 2024

After a quick pull we were off on the dunes for a bit of fun.

SlashRacer, UserError

Oct 22, 2024

What a blast! I got a taste of dune riding in Moab and can see why everyone loves it so much. I’m glad you fellas had a good time and that the weather cooperated.

Chris here. I drive a 2-door Velocity Blue 2023 Ford Bronco Badlands with Sasquatch, Lux, a 2.7L V6, and an automatic transmission. It’s fun.

SlashRacer, Jakob1972

Oct 22, 2024

After the dunes we were off continuing north with some beautiful shots of the changing of the colors and the crossing of the Mighty Mac.

Gone_to-Texas1957, SlashRacer

Oct 22, 2024

As the sun was setting we were inching ever closer to finding a camping spot for the night. We arrived at one potential spot next to the beach and quickly skipped camp set up and we out on a Yooperlite hunt. Amazing how the moon can look like the sun!

SlashRacer, UserError

Oct 22, 2024

After another drive we found an excellent campsite at the beach in Newberry. It was very late when we arrived and we got set up and hit the sack. This was our basecamp for the trip and we’re lucky enough to have a primo spot!

SlashRacer, Jakob1972

Oct 22, 2024

Here's camp! We were very glad that we came in on Thursday night because the "First come, first serve" camping spots were very limited on Friday and by Friday night, they were all gone. We found these spot about 11pm on Thursday night. I just bought the North Face tent so putting it up the first time in the dark was interesting to say the least. It didn't fall down with all the wind so I get Tim and I did alright. First time camping in about 25 years!

Good times!

2022 Bronco Badlands, 4D, Hot Pepper Red, 2.7, Squatch, Lux, and MIC.
7/13/2020 10:04pm reservation. Blend 6/16/2022 Delivered 6/26/2022.
Dealership - Stephen's Auto Center.

Gone_to-Texas1957, SlashRacer

Oct 22, 2024

Nice - Look'n like camping experts!! Nice color too!

Cheers

SlashRacer, Jakob1972

Oct 22, 2024

TK1215
Last Wednesday I caught a flight to Chicago and met up with @Deano Bronc for a camping trip to Michigan’s Upper Peninsula. After a short night of sleep we were up and on the road from Indiana to Michigan where we met up with @SlashRacer and his son Wyatt. Let the good times roll!
Our first stop on the way north was at the Silver Lakes Dunes. It was clear and sunny and there were almost no other vehicles out that morning. It was a good thing for one gentleman that we stopped by, because he may have been stuck for a very long time. As soon as we got out on the dunes, there he was waving hello to us.

LOL - Yeah, am sure that Chevy dude was very happy to see ya!!

Cheers

SlashRacer, UserError

Oct 22, 2024

After an excellent breakfast, prepared by Mike @SlashRacer, we were off and running for a day of adventure. After a beautiful drive through McMillan Township, we stopped at Tahquamenon Falls, the Great Lakes Shipwreck Museum and the Vermillion Point Nature Preserve. We then headed back to camp for dinner.

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SlashRacer, UserError

Oct 22, 2024

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One truly magnificent happening while camping was the Northern Lights. Lucky enough to catch just a glimpse

Gone_to-Texas1957, SlashRacer

Oct 22, 2024

#11

Saturday was filled with great trail rides a stop for coffee and later lunch next to the beach.

SlashRacer, Jakob1972

Oct 22, 2024

#12

Sunday was a day for traveling back home, but not before a few stops along the way. Palms Book State Park was spectacular. I have never seen water so clear. And the fish were huge. Dean and I parted ways with Mike and Wyatt and headed west and south through Wisconsin and into Chicago. Thanks again to Mike and Dean for the invite and an awesome weekend camping!

SlashRacer, UserError

Oct 22, 2024

#13

TK1215
One truly magnificent happening while camping was the Northern Lights. Lucky enough to catch just a glimpse

WOW 😍 Gorgeous photos, we hope you enjoyed your trip!

Chief Ron, SlashRacer

Oct 23, 2024

#14

Looks like a blast! Thanks for sharing those awesome photos and trip report..

onX Trail Guide & Tread Lightly Member
2023 Badlands 2 door in Hot Pepper Red 🌶️ 🌶️

Chief Ron, SlashRacer

Oct 23, 2024

#15

Kenneth
LOL - Yeah, am sure that Chevy dude was very happy to see ya!!

Cheers

Nice to see you have a discerning, eagle eye!

Chief Ron, SlashRacer

Oct 23, 2024

#16

Now that looks like it was fun! Thanks for sharing, guys. I'm going to have to try out Newberry in the future. Really jealous of the Northern Lights spotting!

~~2021 Oxford White 2-door non-Sas Mid package 2.7L/10-speed Badlands with MIC top~~
2021 Carbonized Gray 2-door Sas High package 2.7L/10-speed Badlands with MIC top
Keeping the Jeeps: ~~stock '89 XJ and~~ 3.5" lifted '00 XJ on 31s and '89 MJ

Chief Ron, SlashRacer

Oct 23, 2024

#17

Laura
Now that looks like it was fun! Thanks for sharing, guys. I'm going to have to try out Newberry in the future. Really jealous of the Northern Lights spotting!

Here is the campgrounds we stayed at if you want to primitive camp. https://www.michigandnr.com/parksandtrails/Details.aspx?id=677&type=SFCG
It's right on the lake and very wooded. It also has a couple of outhouses which is always a plus!

2022 Bronco Badlands, 4D, Hot Pepper Red, 2.7, Squatch, Lux, and MIC.
7/13/2020 10:04pm reservation. Blend 6/16/2022 Delivered 6/26/2022.
Dealership - Stephen's Auto Center.

Chief Ron, SlashRacer

Oct 23, 2024

#18

Deano Bronc
Here is the campgrounds we stayed at if you want to primitive camp. https://www.michigandnr.com/parksandtrails/Details.aspx?id=677&type=SFCG
It's right on the lake and very wooded. It also has a couple of outhouses which is always a plus!

Thanks, Dean!

Deano Bronc

Oct 24, 2024

#19

Thanks for taking us along!

Next time you folks are around Chi-town, do give a holler…

2023 Wildtrak 4D Lux MIC Tow Oxford White

Chief Ron, SlashRacer

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