Washington to Michigan

Our travel plans have been made.  We're driving Highway 20 through northern Washington, one of the most scenic drives in the state.  We'll catch Highway 2 in Idaho and stay on that route all the way to the Upper Peninsula in Michigan.  Wednesday, Sept. 7, is our departure date.  We are so excited about traveling the blue highways across the northern United States.  We're prepared to paddle the lakes along the way, fish the streams, hike and bike the trails, eat the local food (especially trout if Tom doesn't catch any), shop at any General Stores and Farmer's Markets we find along the way...

The RV is about ready to go.  I've made hundreds of trips out to the driveway to load it with food, dishes, traveling clothes, and odd 'n ends.  The tow bar and brake system have been installed on the Subaru and appear to be doing what they are supposed to do.  At least, the car is following closely behind our traveling home and turning when we turn.  I drove the RV for the first time last Friday.  Tom was beginning to wonder if he was ever going to get me behind the wheel.  That thing is BIG!  I'm sure I'll be more comfortable with it by the time we get to Michigan.

We'll be in Munising, Michigan by Sept. 20 where we will be meeting friends for a four-day backpack at Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore on Lake Superior.  We'll spend another week in northern Wisconsin visiting friends and family.  We should be in southern Wisconsin by Oct. 8 where we will be staying for the next three weeks.  Then it's on the road again on Nov. 1 to head back home.

In front of our house on a foggy day (Sept. 5)