Category Archives: Michigan Traveler

Carlsbad Caverns, NM – November 2014

Carlsbad Caverns National Park is one of the twenty World Heritage Sites and the most impressive cavern I have ever visited. The development of the cavern began over 250 million years ago as a reef along the edge of a … Continue reading

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Sedona & Tempe, AZ – November 2014

Over the years we had heard countless people talk about Sedona and what a wonderful place it is to visit. This seemed the perfect time to check it out. We had several campgrounds to choose from in the Flagstaff area … Continue reading

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Las Vegas – October 2014

Our primary purpose for stopping in Las Vegas was to see some friends we made while on the caravan to Alaska. We stayed at the Desert Eagle RV Park – the MWR (Morale, Welfare, and Recreation) campground at Nellis AFB. … Continue reading

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Napa Valley – October 2014

As we drove south through the Napa Valley we were impressed by the vast number of wineries and vineyards. We knew this was THE place for wine, but never imagined this scale. We stayed at the Skyline Wilderness Park. This … Continue reading

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The Pacific Coast Highway – October 2014

The Pacific Coast Highway is not the fastest way to drive through Oregon and California, but it is certainly the most scenic route. As we drove south from the Tacoma area we were thrilled with the views of the Pacific … Continue reading

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Tacoma, WA – September 2014 – Part Three

We returned to Camp Murray to an ideal campsite, right on the shore of American Lake. That evening Scott and I attended a program at the twins school about DOGS (Dads Of Great Students). This is a program to get … Continue reading

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Tacoma, WA – September 2014 – Part Two

Grayland Beach State Park is right on the Pacific coast, just south of the small fishing town of Westport, WA. The campground is very nice and I would definitely call it “big rig friendly,” the roads are wide and the … Continue reading

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Tacoma, WA – September 2014

As soon as we returned to the “Lower 48” from our trip to Alaska we had to fly back to Michigan for doctor appointments and to visit family. We set up at the Camp Murray Beach Campground. This is a … Continue reading

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Alaska Journal – 2014, Chapter Six (The Final Chapter)

Thursday, 8/7/14 Monday through Wednesday have been primarily travel days. We arrived at our new location by early to mid-afternoon each day and have cleaned and made small repairs, many of us are looking forward to getting back to the … Continue reading

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Alaska Journal – 2014, Chapter Five

Thursday, 7/24/14 We headed to Valdez, but it would take us a couple of days to get there. On our way from Palmer we stopped at an overlook for the Matanuska Glacier. You would think, “ya seen one glacier, ya … Continue reading

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