Hi everyone we're back last Sunday from a week camping(June29 to July5) at Forest Lake in the Upper Peninsula(UP) North Michigan, about 395 mi or 6 and half hrs ride from our place. Our road trip was fun because we travelled in a convoy with my hubby's friends, (Scott and his big black dog Axle, couple Greg and Susan with daughter Erin) and we got walkie talkie or radio to use anytime there's a problem or anything. Their other friend Rob with wife Julie went there, Wednesday. I tell you, it was a nice vacation wherein, it was like we're in the middle of nowhere that all we could see are trees, lake, falls and some watchable animals around like birds, butterflies, chipmunks and squirrels, and it's nice that there were no bears although i was curious to see one. The fresh air, campfires while having some drinks and grills, and lots of stars at night were awesome very different here in the city that we could hardly see so much stars at night. Well, it was great to see, feel and experience the nature again once in a while. Hubby Mark and friends are camping regularly at least once a year and this is my second time with them. My first time camping was last year at Black Lake in Onaway City and he thinks that i also like camping, yes he's rightand I never missed the internet nor my TFC, isn't it amazingAlthough my skin got dark or tanned, i even got sunburn on my face, but that's ok 

more camping photos here

    Last year we did not pass the mighty Mackinac Bridge So i was more excited and took video this time. The Mackinac Bridge of Mackinaw City is a 5 mile suspension bridge connecting MIchigan's Upper and Lower Peninsula

     It was cool to have landed my feet on the LAKE SUPERIOR the largest, deepest, coldest and cleanest fresh water lake in the world whew! the water was really cold

    UP North MI has several interesting names of the towns or communities, like the Paradise and Dollarville(sounds nice isn't it) and Christmas, so everyday is christmas in Christmas, MI

     We hopped in to some waterfalls. Wagner Falls is just near our camp site 

more pics here

    THE TAHQUAMENON FALLS STATE PARK in Paradise,MI has become famous for the magnificient UPPER FALLS. At 200 feet wide and nearly 50 feet of vertical drop, it is one of the largest waterfalls east of the Mississippi. A maximum flow of more than 50,000 gallons of water per second has been recorded cascading over these falls.

   The coloration of the water is due to the presence of tannic acid, which is a natural substance found in decomposing vegetation, such as eastern hemlock. Hemlock bark was once used to tan leather. It took 125 pounds of bark to tan 1 cow hide.

    Four miles downstream is the LOWER FALLS, a series of five smaller falls cascading around an island.Although not as dramatic as the Upper Falls, they are equally magnificient.The falls can be viewed from the river bank or from the island, which can be reached by rowboat rented from a park concession. The island walk affords a view of the falls in the south channel.

Tahquamenon Falls Video

    UP North getaway would not be complete without the PICTURED ROCKS Boat Cruise in Munising,MI it was fantastic, awesome and beautiful Just great to discover the Scenic Natural Wonders on the waters of Lake Superior. It's a breathtaking 2 1/2-3 hour cruise along Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore. The crystal clear blue green waters of Lake Superior have created masterpieces of colors and rock formations found nowhere else in the world and it's an unforgettable experience seeing those incredible formations up close. The 37 mile adventure passes points such as Lovers leap, Grand Portal, Miners Castle, Indian Head, just to name a few, and are described with legend and lore by the captain.

         pls just click here for more pics and video of the Pictured Rocks

    While cruising, we got to see the birds up close and personal video here

      After the cruise, we took dinner and waited until the Fireworks Display started which was held at the Bayshore, Munising, just the same place where we had the cruise The Fireworks Display was awesome, well not as great like in Detroit but at least we also felt the Independence Day celebration last 4rt of Julynice treat!

   more pics of amazing fireworks here plus the video

    Well, that's all folksto sum it up, we really had a great time with our UP North getawayand looking forward to have more campings and adventures in the future

    On the other note, hubby and I, together with friends had a day at the beach(Blue Belle Beach, Genesse Park)in Flint, a day before going to camping. hmm.. the waterproof case for our small digi cam is really working good

 more pics here

   Ok, i think i'm done for now Once again, thank you girls and gals for checking me here Have a fantastic day