Re: The Michigan State Parks Thread

[Guest]

Campers at Michigan state parks might have to buy firewood on site in 2018

Money grab.

Cloaked in "saving the trees" clothes.   Lots of people making some beer money from selling firewood and I guess that bothers the State.  

Tell me how this differs from what they're proposing?

or stopping by the mom-and-pop vendors whose wood-bundle displays dot the roads leading to many parks.

that's local wood just as they're proposing selling.

[aualum06]

Money grab.

Cloaked in "saving the trees" clothes.   Lots of people making some beer money from selling firewood and I guess that bothers the State.  

Tell me how this differs from what they're proposing?

or stopping by the mom-and-pop vendors whose wood-bundle displays dot the roads leading to many parks.

that's local wood just as they're proposing selling.

So where locally is the state park going to get all this wood? It's not a renewable thing. Plus I am sure they will be smart people and cut down living trees to sell for firewood that won't burn anyways. Seems like a good way to wipe out a forest quickly in a local area.

[GRR Spartan]

City of Manistique has done a helluva job turning what was a swamp into a very nice upscale camp ground.

First year of operation.  So far a hidden gem but that won't last long.  Each site has a ped with electricity, wifi and cable along with running water and sewer hook up.

https://manistiquelakeshorecampground.org

Holy cow...we're going to the UP for a week or so Sept so checked a few nights around the 10th.  $50 a night??   Sorry, I'm too cheap for that, lol.   I still just back off a fire trail in the woods and camp, much more isolation all the selection of sites in the world.

$40/$45/$50 per night is steep.  I have in-laws who retired in the area and we visited over the holiday.  I was surprised by the number of full size RV's, full trailers 20' or longer and big 5th wheels on I75 and Highway 2.  At least 50% of the big RV's were hauling compact cars.

Its not my style of camping.  The city is appealing to the top end of the market and those whose who, along with children and grandchildren want those ammenities. I forgot to mention the galvanized fire pits with the swing away grill for cooking.

Re Camp fire wood:

The DEQ wants to stop people from bringing in vermin infested wood from who knows how many miles away and reduce the spread of disease that could further decimate who forests of particular species. If they had had similar rules in the 1950's and 1960's we might still have elms.

[aualum06]

Holy cow...we're going to the UP for a week or so Sept so checked a few nights around the 10th.  $50 a night??   Sorry, I'm too cheap for that, lol.   I still just back off a fire trail in the woods and camp, much more isolation all the selection of sites in the world.

$40/$45/$50 per night is steep.  I have in-laws who retired in the area and we visited over the holiday.  I was surprised by the number of full size RV's, full trailers 20' or longer and big 5th wheels on I75 and Highway 2.  At least 50% of the big RV's were hauling compact cars.

Its not my style of camping.  The city is appealing to the top end of the market and those whose who, along with children and grandchildren want those ammenities. I forgot to mention the galvanized fire pits with the swing away grill for cooking.

Re Camp fire wood:

The DEQ wants to stop people from bringing in vermin infested wood from who knows how many miles away and reduce the spread of disease that could further decimate who forests of particular species. If they had had similar rules in the 1950's and 1960's we might still have elms.

If they were worried about the spread of disease they should have been on it a long time ago. It is to late now.

[GRR Spartan]

Better late than never. A lot like the Kalamazoo River oil spill was a wake up for blindly trusting zen bridge, a lot of state legislators never saw the destruction until it hit in their communities or property.

It's never too late

[Guest]

25 of Michigan's must-visit rustic campgrounds

Every season in Michigan is ripe for outdoor adventure, but if you’re looking for a longer trip into the wilderness, you can’t beat a summer camping excursion in the Mitten State. With access to four Great Lakes and countless tributaries that flow into them, you’re never far from recreation opportunities no matter where you set up camp. If you’re looking to avoid getting squeezed into rows of fifth-wheel trailers and 45-foot RVs, Michigan’s rustic campgrounds are what you want. The state has hundreds of rustic camping opportunities, so we relied on input from our outdoor gurus to pick out 25 of Michigan’s best. All campgrounds come with the bare essentials – picnic tables and fire pits – and most offer the hospitality of an outhouse-style restroom and a water pump, so if “roughing it” is your camping method of choice, follow along to see some of the best sites the state has to offer.

[Guest]

Michigan DNR‏Verified account @MichiganDNR 20m20 minutes ago
More
#Michigan #ArcticGrayling Initiative releases action plan for restoring species to state waters https://lnks.gd/2/56qTxr #MiFish

[Guest]

Caseville's beaches should be on this list....

The 10 absolutely best beaches in Michigan

[Guest]

Michigan DNR‏Verified account @MichiganDNR 36m36 minutes ago
More
Love your #stateparks? Lend a hand at upcoming #volunteer workdays throughout southern #Michigan https://lnks.gd/2/5_NmWH #MiParks

[Nordic]

Was up in tTy country last week. Rented a house on Torch Lake with the family. At the house they had this rock statue thing. Of course my mom now wants one. They were selling them for $150 in Petoskey. F that. On the way home I pulled off at Barnes County Park on Lake Michigan to do some rock hunting. While sifting through rocks in the water I heard a cackle behind me, turned around and saw this fucker 30 yards from me. There was actually two, the second was off the left and I didn't see it till it took off after raven or some other bird. There was obviously a little territorial pissing match going on.



Anyone know how to polish rocks?

[Nordic]

Caseville's beaches should be on this list....

The 10 absolutely best beaches in Michigan

My buddy has a place between Caseville and Port Austin (closer to Port Austin). Short walk to the beach and yeah, it is awesome.

[Floyd Robertson]

[Nordic]

lol...as an avid Amazon shopper, I did peruse their selection.

Then I remembered I had and old belt motor in the basement. I think it was from when my Grandpa died 20 years ago. Somehow found it, plugged it in and it worked. Now I gotta rig up some sort of tumbler on it... or not. Maybe just order a rock statue from Amazon.

[Floyd Robertson]

lol...as an avid Amazon shopper, I did peruse their selection.

Then I remembered I had and old belt motor in the basement. I think it was from when my Grandpa died 20 years ago. Somehow found it, plugged it in and it worked.  Now I gotta rig up some sort of tumbler on it... or not.  Maybe just order a rock statue from Amazon.

I've never undertaken rock polishing, so my advice is in bold red.

[Guest]

Caseville's beaches should be on this list....

The 10 absolutely best beaches in Michigan

My buddy has a place between Caseville and Port Austin (closer to Port Austin). Short walk to the beach and yeah, it is awesome.

I had a friend that had a place at Oak Beach (roughly where you're describing), his grandparents were right on the water and he had a back lot right behind them so it was pretty sweet. Spent many a summer weekend up there in the 80s and 90s.

[Nordic]

My buddy has a place between Caseville and Port Austin (closer to Port Austin). Short walk to the beach and yeah, it is awesome.

I had a friend that had a place at Oak Beach (roughly where you're describing), his grandparents were right on the water and he had a back lot right behind them so it was pretty sweet. Spent many a summer weekend up there in the 80s and 90s.

Just googled mapped it... Oak Beach State Park is 1.7 miles from my buddies place.

[Guest]

I had a friend that had a place at Oak Beach (roughly where you're describing), his grandparents were right on the water and he had a back lot right behind them so it was pretty sweet. Spent many a summer weekend up there in the 80s and 90s.

Just googled mapped it... Oak Beach State Park is 1.7 miles from my buddies place.

Depending on which way it's pretty close - I used to buy my Sunday paper and early coffee at the store right across from that park. Their place was a mile or so west of there, within a few houses of the Thompson County Park.

[Guest]

Never been here....anyone?

The U.P.'s "Grand Canyon" is like nowhere else in Michigan

[Floyd Robertson]

Never been here....anyone?

The U.P.'s "Grand Canyon" is like nowhere else in Michigan

I'm sort of ashamed that I've never heard of the U.P.'s "Grand Canyon" and now I want to check it out.

[Guest]

Where to find the best fall camping in Michigan


Gazing up at Hartwick Pines State Park

By Emily Bingham | ebingham@mlive.com
Summer escapes are sweet, to be sure, but there's a lot to love about fall camping, too: Crisp mornings, gorgeous light, autumn color, and fewer folks to share it all with. Many of Michigan's campgrounds are open either through the fall or all year-round; we suggest packing up and heading out for a quick weekend getaway to soak up all the season has to offer.

Read on for a list of some of the state's best spots for fall camping, as suggested by the DNR's statewide recreation programmer, Maia Turek. And let us know in the comments if you have any favorite spots to add!

[Guest]

Sleeping Bear Dunes to increase entrance, camping fees in 2018

EMPIRE, MI - Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore is increasing all its entrance and camping fees in 2018.

The decision made "after careful consideration" will begin on Jan. 1, 2018. Price increases range from $3 for per person on foot entrance to $10 for an annual pass. Complete price increases can be seen below.

[Guest]

Detroit to get its campground back over decade-long closure

[Robert J Sakimano]

Detroit to get its campground back over decade-long closure

hmm.. I see people camping in Detroit all the time. They always seem pretty nice, though they usually are low on cash.

[Guest]

Detroit to get its campground back over decade-long closure

hmm.. I see people camping in Detroit all the time. They always seem pretty nice, though they usually are low on cash.

Do you help them out or leave that to others??

[Robert J Sakimano]

hmm.. I see people camping in Detroit all the time. They always seem pretty nice, though they usually are low on cash.

Do you help them out or leave that to others??

screw those lazy bastards.. I worked hard for my money. They should've done the same.

[NigelUno]

Do you help them out or leave that to others??

screw those lazy bastards.. I worked hard for my money. They should've done the same.

MAKE AMERICA GREAT AGAIN

[Robert J Sakimano]

screw those lazy bastards.. I worked hard for my money. They should've done the same.

MAKE AMERICA GREAT AGAIN

if those lazy ass folks camping in downtown Detroit would've just asked their parents for a million dollar loan, they might not be where they are now.

screw them - I worked hard for my money.

[Guest]

Amazing how talking about the homeless is a thing again.

[Robert J Sakimano]

Amazing how talking about the homeless is a thing again.

#MAGA

[Guest]

Amazing how talking about the homeless is a thing again.

#MAGA

Mount this thread on your wall as another one you've gored.

[Robert J Sakimano]

#MAGA

Mount this thread on your wall as another one you've gored.

(I think you're taking this a bit too seriously, dude - no offense.) -

[Guest]

Not at all. I know you get your jollies derailing threads. It's ok man, I'm sitting here stoned as hell laughing at the uproar all over the fucking internet over $400 and a cheap meal. That won't even pay for the shrimp in a CBS suite in a couple weeks.

[Robert J Sakimano]

Not at all.

cool.

[Guest]

DNR limits backcountry campsites at largest state park

[Senior Dickfist]

Goose, I'm a little surprised by the new system. I backpacked there a couple times about 20 years ago and there were very few people in the back country. I liked the fact that you could set out and make your plans along the way. Although, I am happy that there are more people enjoying the remoteness. I just wish my stupid knees allowed me to do the same.

[Guest]

Goose, I'm a little surprised by the new system. I backpacked there a couple times about 20 years ago and there were very few people in the back country. I liked the fact that you could set out and make your plans along the way. Although, I am happy that there are more people enjoying the remoteness. I just wish my stupid knees allowed me to do the same.

Honestly I found it amazing that the Porkies are overcrowded. I've not been there for a decade though, perhaps people coming up from WI and Chicago?

I'm planning one UP jaunt this summer with my grandson, a little tour through Copper Country and maybe up the Keweenaw if things are going well. Kind of a dry run for a summer or two when I'm going to take him out to the Custer Battlefield and Yellowstone.

[Senior Dickfist]

Goose, your plan sounds Awesome!

I miss the Porkies. :(

[The Pantry]

Goose, I'm a little surprised by the new system. I backpacked there a couple times about 20 years ago and there were very few people in the back country. I liked the fact that you could set out and make your plans along the way. Although, I am happy that there are more people enjoying the remoteness. I just wish my stupid knees allowed me to do the same.

Honestly I found it amazing that the Porkies are overcrowded. I've not been there for a decade though, perhaps people coming up from WI and Chicago?

I'm planning one UP jaunt this summer with my grandson, a little tour through Copper Country and maybe up the Keweenaw if things are going well. Kind of a dry run for a summer or two when I'm going to take him out to the Custer Battlefield and Yellowstone.

The Keweenaw IS the Copper Country.

Sounds like a great trip. How old is he?

[Guest]

Honestly I found it amazing that the Porkies are overcrowded. I've not been there for a decade though, perhaps people coming up from WI and Chicago?

I'm planning one UP jaunt this summer with my grandson, a little tour through Copper Country and maybe up the Keweenaw if things are going well. Kind of a dry run for a summer or two when I'm going to take him out to the Custer Battlefield and Yellowstone.

The Keweenaw IS the Copper Country.

Sounds like a great trip. How old is he?

He'll be 4 working on 5. Old enough to use the toilet and usually mind Gramps.

My use of "up the Keweenaw" was referring to how far up the peninsula we go.
I might be turning around in Pelkie if things aren't going well.

[The Pantry]

The Keweenaw IS the Copper Country.

Sounds like a great trip. How old is he?

He'll be 4 working on 5. Old enough to use the toilet and usually mind Gramps.

My use of "up the Keweenaw" was referring to how far up the peninsula we go.
I might be turning around in Pelkie if things aren't going well.

I don't consider anything south of the bridge the Keweenaw though it technically begins at the bottom of the bay in Baraga. Got to take him at least as far as the lift bridge. Copper Harbor. Brockway Mountain Drive. Toni's Country Kitchen for pasty. The Gay Bar for Spam-N-Cheese sandwiches.

Camping or motels/hotels?

[Sponsored content]