Author Archives: Michigan Traveler
North Carolina – Outer Banks, Sep 2013
Whenever we go to North Carolina, we consider a trip to the Outer Banks, or as the locals refer to it, “OBX.” There is so much to see there; Kitty Hawk & Kill Devil Hill – site of the Wright … Continue reading
Taking a trip back into history (Boonesborough, Jamestown, & Yorktown)
After our long summer in Michigan, we headed towards Raleigh, NC where we would again serve as Camp Hosts in the Falls Lake State Recreation Area for the month of October. Our route was not the most direct, but allowed … Continue reading
Back to Michigan, 2013 – Part III
This has been the longest period of time we have spent back in Michigan since we went on the road in June 2011 and we have not been complaining. It has been fun to have time to see old friends … Continue reading
Back to Michigan, 2013 – Part II
My first cataract surgery on Wednesday, June 26th was successful and we headed back up to the cottage near Rose City on Thursday. Pat’s sister (Mary Lee) and her husband (Welton) from Milwaukee arrived later that afternoon with their fifth … Continue reading
Back to Michigan, 2013 – Part I
We typically return to Michigan in early summer to take care of doctor appointments and other “housekeeping” matters. In March, I discovered I had developed cataracts and they were starting to affect my vision. While cataract surgery has developed into … Continue reading
West Virginia, May 2013 – Part II
As we planned our route through West Virginia it appeared that we would have an opportunity to visit the Stonewall Resort in Roanoke, WV. The Stonewall Resort is the result of a public-private partnership between the Corps of Engineers, West … Continue reading
West Virginia, May 2013 – Part I
Summersville Lake in West Virginia has an interesting history. The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers built the dam in the Kanawha River Basin to reduce downstream flood damage, maintain dependable stream flow, provide recreational opportunities, and enhance the fish and … Continue reading
Raleigh, NC – April 2013
Our stay in Raleigh, NC was our first experience with “Work Kamping.” North Carolina has a policy that you can stay in a state park for only 14 days and then you have to be out of the parks for … Continue reading



