Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore

It’s road trip time! Let’s take an epic road trip to Michigan’s Upper Peninsula. Enjoy captivating views of Lake Superior from trails and kayaks. This is a 8-day, 7-night trip.

WHERE TO MEET:

Meet at Lowe’s (Oak Grove) Saturday morning.

We’ll carpool / caravan from Evansville. On the trip up, we’ll stay Saturday-Tuesday at Indiana Dunes National Park. Tuesday-Saturday will be spent at Pictured Rocks. Saturday will be a longer drive home (9hrs)

WHAT TO BRING:

Pack appropriately for:

• Car-camping
• Day-Hiking
• Kayaking (guided tour)
• Swimming

WHAT TO EXPECT:

• Plan for sun, rain, and possibly snow. Average temps from 50-80F, but could be 40-90F.
• Watch the forecast to make appropriate adjustments to your gear.
• Bring long pants, in case of biting insects.

COST:

• Pictured Rocks entrance: $25/vehicle
• Pictured Rocks camping: $25/night (for up to two tents, two cars, 8 people)
• Indiana Dunes entrance: $25/vehicle
• Indiana Dunes camping: $25/night (for up to two tents, two cars, 8 people)
• We'll try to distribute entry and campsite costs equally:
• 2 people = $120/person
• 4 people = $60/person
• 8 people = $40/person
• Pitch-in for gas!

GROUND RULES:

• No children.
• No pets.

NOTES:

• I recommend treating your clothes and gear with permethrin before this trip.
• We have a single campsite, and are limited to 2 tents, 8 people, 2 cars. Expect to share a tent!
• Our Indiana Dunes campsite is walk-in - meaning we'll park a distance from the campsite.
• Our Pictured Rocks campsite has parking on-site.

MAPS/INFO:

• Campsite #56 @ Douglas Loop in Indiana Dunes
• Campsite #17 @ Twelvemile Beach in Pictured Rocks
• Purchase your Kayak Tour ($168/adult): (Sept 11, 10:00a, Ultimate Tour)
• Additional details will be posted later. RSVP now to get your spot