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4WD Being Fixed on Xterra and Marquette, MI

Jul 30th, 2009
by John.
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Well after the hill incident, Mr. B and I tested out the Xterra without the travel trailer and found it had trouble climbing a gravel hill from a stop which his Chevy truck had no problem with in 4WD.  Although the light showed the 4WD was engaged, we concluded the 4WD could not be working [...]

The Dutchess Gets Stuck in the Forrest and Drive to Michigamme

Jul 18th, 2009
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After my first night I continued the drive up to Michigamme and oh course has to stop for some Jilberts Ice Cream.  This ice cream is some of the best I have ever tasted.  I look forward to it on every trip to the UP.  They vary flavors and my top three favorites are Mint [...]

Tiki RV Park St. Ignace and Drive to Mackinac

Jul 17th, 2009
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Tiki RV Park 200 South Airport Road St Ignace, MI 49781 (906) 643-7808 After getting the hitch put on the Xterra and getting everything ready on the Dutchess, I was off to my first RV Park.  Here I am at the entrance: Here is view from the campground of Lake Michigan. A view of my [...]

Crooked Lake

Jul 5th, 2009
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Crooked Lake Crooked lake is a walk in lake.  Fortunately Mr. B has a boat stashed there with oars.  Here is a pic of one of the bald eagles flying around. This is the eagles tree: At lunch we had a friendly critter visit.  It appears he just shed his old skin.

4th of July Parade in Michigamme

Jul 4th, 2009
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The annual 4th of July Parade and Festival in Michigamme had a great float this year in that they found and acquired the town’s original first engine and had it on display. We ran into Wilson Boback, a WWII vet that I met on my first trip up to Michigamme.  He is 80 something and [...]

Lake Michigamme

Jul 2nd, 2009
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Lake Michigamme Upon arriving, with the weather threatening rain we decided to have quick trip around Lake Michigamme.  Mr. B grew up in Michigamme, MI and his summer cabin is on the lake.  His neighbor (and cousin) Nancy and Barry have a nice dock for the boat and so we easily got underway.  Needless to [...]