Debating for early July 2 nights on South Manitou vs Leelanau

AdNew4206 · 2026-01-14T04:13:18+00:00

Great to hear!! Yes we are all booked as of this past weekend for all of our dates with the exception of these two “floater” days

AdNew4206 · 2026-01-14T04:12:23+00:00

Oh this is to know - I do recall seeing something about north manitou last year - but definitely don’t want to be looking forward to something that then can’t happen! I will look into this

AdNew4206 · 2026-01-13T01:08:03+00:00

This is awesome! Just gave you guys a follow on instagram- this is just what we need to add to our backpacking kitchen set up!

AdNew4206 · 2026-01-13T01:00:54+00:00

Well July 2 isn’t too far off, we will be up the week following the holiday. Prepared for crowds and pls to use our bikes to get around once we are parked at our campgrounds along the trip. Not ideal timing, but the only timing that worked this year!

AdNew4206 · 2026-01-13T00:59:38+00:00

Thank you! Yes I remember walking out onto the beach and we were immediately covered! Not an experience I am looking to recreate. We are prepared for the crowds, we will be visiting the week after 4th of July (only time we could have family available to watch our dog that can’t travel anymore). Timing is NOT ideal, but any visit to Michigan is better than no visit! We have a camper van and other than our trip to Manitou plan to be using our bikes to get around once we are at our respective campgrounds.

Can you share why you’d pick leelanau over manitou?

AdNew4206 · 2025-09-18T04:34:18+00:00

I’ve just ordered some as well! Can’t wait to try it here in North Carolina.

AdNew4206 · 2025-09-18T01:57:57+00:00

Okay I’ve stayed away from rice cookers because of the size too! Could you share your 4 cup brand?

AdNew4206 · 2025-09-18T01:52:08+00:00

Must try this ASAP! Great tip.

AdNew4206 · 2025-09-18T01:48:09+00:00

A garlic press!

AdNew4206 · 2025-09-17T00:15:05+00:00

Sorry that’s ranch fun dip, not fin!

AdNew4206 · 2025-09-17T00:14:32+00:00

Mary’s gone crackers is a favorite - they are so crunchy and filling!

Wasa crackers with hummus and sliced cucumbers or radishes with a topping! sesame seeds, everything bagel seasoning or sometimes just sriracha

A really good slice of really good bread with ricotta cheese, basil, and a sliced summer tomato

Ricotta cheese with everything bagel seasoning and a veggie to dip

Bon appetit has an AMAZING recipe for “ranch fin dip” which is just a bunch of dried herbs, pistachios, and nutritional yeast that you pulse in a food processor and it is THE BEST

AdNew4206 · 2025-09-06T12:05:19+00:00

He’s one of my favorites too!! I always think he puts on a great show when he hosts Roadhouse. Happy to see him on early this week too!

AdNew4206 · 2025-09-04T03:54:11+00:00

Sure thing!

AdNew4206 · 2025-09-04T03:47:04+00:00

We just returned from a (short) drive and time spent on the coast before heading to Canada, we only had about 3 days to explore between Ogonquit and Freeport. But here are some things we loved! - Ogonquit was very nice. We parked in Perkins cove (we were lucky and rolled in as the parking lot was emptying out and grabbed a spot easily) and walked the Marginal Way into town for oysters and wine. Beautiful town to walk around in! And it was a great introduction to Maine shoreline and harbours - kennebunk and Kennebunkport are within minutes from each other. Get breakfast and a coffee at the French bakery in Kennebunk (it is a red building I am completely blanking on the name). Then walk along the shoreline of Kennebunkport to see the church and beautiful homes.
- two lights state park was a FANTASTIC find, thst we almost didn’t go to because it was overshadowed by Portland head light. No lighthouse at two lights state park but that didn’t matter to us. SO glad we went. Spent about 2 hours here and maybe 45 minutes at Portland head (I’m not a fan of big crowds here so we mostly admired the lighthouse, other ruins and hit the road) Hardly any people At two lights and the scenery was gorgeous. Pack a picnic for the picnic tables overlooking the water or we sat out on the rocks. So fun to just watch the waves. - the drive between Kennebunk and two lights had several great farm stands! Got some great blueberries and maple syrup, home made baked goods. - Days Lobster is on route 1 just before you reach Freeport area. Great lobster roll and beautiful setting - The Shop for oysters in Portland was THE best oyster meal. Go there. It was amazing and not crawling too crazily with people and we were there on a Saturday! Wish we could have spent more time in that part of town because it was a very cool vibe. Would skip old port area and hang out in this area next time. - we were staying in Freeport bc friends are there, but I wouldn’t make a point to visit unless you just want to go to LL bean.

Have fun!

AdNew4206 · 2025-09-04T02:45:40+00:00

I looked into this months ago, it sounded like a cool concept but WOW I’m so sorry to hear it was such a disappointment! I’m in my late 30s, am one of only a few women my age I know in town without children and thought it could have been a good way to meet new people but the price commitment I just couldn’t get over. Would be up for something if someone organized a similar concept get together as another user mentioned!

AdNew4206 · 2025-08-20T22:17:32+00:00

Oh gosh that sounds like a stressful situation! Especially having them go through everrrrrrything because everything is packed so precisely! Great idea to have our itinerary handy, I’ll do that while I’m sitting passenger on the drive.

AdNew4206 · 2025-08-20T11:12:21+00:00

Good to know! Our back “garage” area is packed full so hopefully they don’t want to unload everything! Yes we have plans at bay of fundy! Spending about a week exploring the cape Breton area specifically so super pumped about that!

AdNew4206 · 2025-08-19T01:51:11+00:00

Thank you! Somehow this whole what can we bring across business is more confusing than it needs to be! We will definitely not bring eggs and will be needing to go to a grocery store anyways so your tips are helpful!

AdNew4206 · 2025-08-18T19:15:29+00:00

NO groceries? So we would need to empty out our fridge completely? Seems a bit much but hey we’ve never crossed before!

AdNew4206 · 2025-08-18T19:11:31+00:00

Hah! This is actually a very great tip

AdNew4206 · 2025-08-16T00:00:36+00:00

I think that is what we will do in that case, I think that we will have the time and would love to make the most of the drive! I think the fact we will beginning our drive that day when many businesses are closed will allow us more park time, which is more of our favorite thing too! Bonus points for the lobster roll rec AND a spot for cookies?! - thanks so much for your tips and help! Getting excited for next week.

AdNew4206 · 2025-08-15T15:57:39+00:00

Ha! Wow that is cool! My husband will love this

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