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Lakes Are Clear!
A previous post here warned of bacteria issues with some of the lakes in Wexford County. All the lakes (as far as we know) have been given a clean bill of health. The weather is still a bit crazy with rolling thunderstorms but the week of the 4th of July is shaping up to be a nice one.
While Sleeping Bear Dune has recorded a decrease in visitors this season most of the campgrounds seem to be booking well, at least for the weekends. It's still a good idea to call ahead even if you think it's a camper's market out there,
In the meantime, if you have not visited our beautiful camping region before, here are links to local communities and events:
Cadillac
While In Cadillac, Visit:
Blackberry Rose For All Your Kitchen Needs
Reed City
Houghton Lake
Lake City
Manton
Manistee
Memorial Day was an incredible surprise for those who thought fuel prices would keep everyone home sitting around their barbecues. From Mitchell State Park and Camp Cadillac in Cadillac to Reed City campgrounds the RVs and trailer-campers arrived in droves. When compared to hotel prices and meals, camping is still the cheapest way to go even though we may wince at the gas pumps!
Here are a few gas-saving tips.
If you'd like to look through an electronic version of our May issue, you can download a pdf here:
Northern Camper May 2008
Welcome to the web site of The Northern Camper, a free magazine published in northern Michigan with five issues each season from May through September.
Please browse our site and check out the stories on wildlife and nature, things to do, and camping in general. We also have a good selection of recipes, many using local produce. In addition, our site carries links to highway construction updates as well as current weather conditions.
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