Date: Mon, 1 Jan 2007 14:40:02 -0500
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From: Jack R <jack007@COMCAST.NET>
Subject: Re: New year - new road trips
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Clint,
I may be a bit bias, but I do love the Waterfalls of Northern Michigan.
There are a lot of State, County and National parks, and many are remote
without hook-ups... perfect for a short Vanagon Stay. Over 135 Waterfalls
in Michigan's Upper Peninsular, which make it a perfect destination to
explore. The best months, in my opinion, are May and June. The Mosquitoes
and black flies are not too bad yet (be sure to have your screens in top
shape).
Here are some links to wet your appetite.
http://www.upnorthmichigan.com/waterfalls.htm
and
http://home.twmi.rr.com/jnuss/up/upfalls.html
By the way, when I was in collage at the University of Michigan, by
Geography Professor said that her two most favorite places in the world are
#1 the South Island of New Zealand, and #2 the Western Half of the Upper
Peninsular of Michigan.
Thanks for starting this string... as now is the time to start planning.
Jack
84 Westy - Wolfsburg
N. of Detroit, MI
-----Original Message-----
From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto:vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com] On Behalf Of
Clint Kolda
Sent: Monday, January 01, 2007 12:20 PM
To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM
Subject: New year - new road trips
We just started planning another great summer road trip in our Westy. I was
curious if anyone has any great plans for the upcoming year.
We are going to be spending the last week in June in the Black Hills.
Having previously lived there, I think I have that portion of the trip under
control. It's only 350 miles from home and I know most of the area well.
Last year our Westy performed beautifully on the same trip. Even the 100°F
day spent going up and down the hills in the Badlands with the A/C on didn't
seem to bother it.
We are also thinking of spending the following week in Colorado. Having
never camped there before, I have some concern. How well should I expect a
stock 2.1 to do in Rocky Mountain National Park? Would I be better off
staying along the front range to avoid major climbs? I've checked Larry
Chase's web site for campgrounds, but there are not a lot listed in CO yet.
Does anyone have any recommendations for a campground, or a real good
website to look at?
Thanks,
Clint
Sioux Falls, SD