Fall Camping

Geesh, has it really been since July that I last posted? Well, it's not that I haven't thought about, just haven't done it.

Anyway, we took our last camping trip in mid-October; going to Tawas Pt. SP, one of our favorite spots to camp. The previous weekend had been extremely hot in Michigan, especially for October. Our weekend (Friday thru Monday) was wonderful; temps in the mid 50s and into the low 40s for the evening.

That weekend was also the lighthouse festival weekend for Michigan lighthouses, so I had the chance to climb the tower of the Tawas lighthouse; something I've wanted to do for years. Wow, what a tight fit trying to get three guests and a host in the cupola. From the top you have a gorgeous view of the shoreline all along the point and bay. Surprisingly you can't tell that there is a campground nearby, everything is hidden by the trees.

There were many kitegliders (people who use kites to waterski/board) in the bay. It was windy for Friday and Saturday, but it didn't stop about two dozen people from taking turns in the warmer waters of the bay.

After returning home, the temps continued to fall so we had a quick time trying to winterize befall a heavy freeze, but we made it.

Can't wait until next spring/summer to head north again!