Random thoughts and pictures:
The place to camp that is closest to Niagara Falls? The Cinderella Motel and Campground. It sounds tacky but you know what they say about location, location, location. And we felt very safe.

A few pictures from the drive from Buffalo to Cleveland along Lake Erie:


The closest place to camp to the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in Cleveland was a county fairground. County fairgrounds have rv spots for the carnies who work the fairs. When the fairs are not in town many of them are open to campers. Usually inexpensive. Location, location, location:

Cleveland to Ann Arbor, Michigan. More sites along beautiful Lake Erie:

And a visit to Seline, Michigan. Travis met his beautiful bride on a blind date while she was attending Concordia University in Irvine, Ca. But she was born and raised in Michigan. We are so thankful she was not fond of the Michigan winters and became a confirmed California girl! But we stopped by the house she had lived in and where Travis had gone back to visit her when they were dating. Seline is a lovely town:

Then it was time to take off my cast! It took us 45 minutes and many different tools:

Friday afternoon of Labor Day weekend on the eastern shore of Michigan is not the time to look for a camping spot! State Parks full. So we decided to check out the county fairgrounds in Alpena. We scored! Beautiful site on a river camping on grass with electricity and satellite reception. Only four other campers here. $20 a night. Complete with geese on the infield.

Loving Michigan so far. And the cooler temperatures are such a blessing! Actually using our heater in the morning.

Niagara Falls is something not to be missed!
The American Falls:




Horseshoe Falls:

Referred to as the “Grand Canyon of the East” we hiked along the Gorge Trail to the three largest waterfalls.



And a few more from the gorge:

Next stop is the big daddy of them all: Niagara Falls.

The Finger Lakes is actually an area of NY comprised of many long lakes fairly close to each other. The area is know for its beautiful lakes, breweries and wineries.

Hops:

Our second day here we went to Glen Watkins State Park. We have seen so many beautiful places on our travels but because the sights are so different it’s hard to say what is the most beautiful. But this place ranks way up there. It’s hard to pick just a few pictures and they don’t really do it justice. It was over 800 steps to the top but so worth it!

And the trail down went by a beautiful old cemetery.

And finally, Woodstock for Seniors
One of the things about a trip like this is the luxury of changing your plans. John saw a sign along the road advertising a bluegrass festival called Pickin in the Pasture. Literally camped in a pasture. It was a lot like I imagine Woodstock to be.
A farm:

Tie-dye:

Camping. Ok, at Woodstock it was tents. Seniors “camp” in RVs.

Dancing:

“Sleeping” around. Ok, they were just sleeping.

And a few other things in common with Woodstock. Smokin stuff: Ribs. Lots of drugs: For high blood pressure, colesterol, etc. Seriously, there was great bluegrass and gospel music. It was fun!
And something that makes one go, “hmmm?” This rv next to us is owned by the US Government and says right on the license plate “for official use only”. Well, it is a Fun Finder. Left over from the Clinton administration?

Here’s a few pics of our travels from the Adirondacks to the Finger Lakes area of New York. These are not views one can see from the interstate!

Our campsite near Cooperstown so John could go to the Baseball Hall of Fame. We love camping on grass. And $22/night for full hookups and a beautiful view.

And our camp site in the Finger Lakes area. $17/night for full hookups and a beautiful view. John even caught fish in that pond.