We started the year in Florida, traveled northward through the middle part of the US checking scenery and historical landmarks along the way. Made a quick side trip to Upstate NY for Mike and Tracy’s wedding and enjoyed witnessing niece Amanda & Joe’s wedding in KY.
2013 route
Kent enjoyed his 40th high school class reunion. Brian joined us at Yankee Springs(an old favorite) in Michigan and Mike and Tracy spent a week fishing and relaxing at RockLake in Ontario. Then it was on to Wakami Provincial ParkOntario a favorite of 35 years. Good fishing, scenery and relaxation 30 miles from food, gasoline or cell coverage. Then it was around the northern shore of Lake Superior to an excellent week of canoeing within the Boundary Waters Canoe Area in MN. We completed the Cherokee loop paddling 33 miles in 14 different lakes. The Western MN Stream Thrashers reunion was a treat for the mechanically inclined. Steam power and antique machines of all varieties. Theodore Roosevelt National Park in North Dakota is located near the oil boom and experiencing some pressure from the local changes but is a gem. The buffalo roundup in Custer South Dakota provided the expected thrill. Then we headed south to Texas for some time with Brian and our first effort at “park host”. Sea Rim State Park in south east Texas was destroyed by hurricanes Rita & Ike and is currently being rebuilt. We have joined the small but dedicated staff rebuilding the park toward a reopening in 2014. Most of our time has been spent on the construction of a bunkhouse cabin in the marsh.
It has been a rewarding year, with good health and great support from family and friends. As you can see on the map we have filled in a few more states as visited since 2010
