September 2026 – The Spoke N Van

Great Lakes Loop 2026: Part 2 Minnesota to Ohio

September 22, 2026 Sally

From Thunder Bay, we crossed back into the US and made our way to Grand Marais, Minnesota. We spent a few days at the Municipal Campground and Marina. What a great spot! We lucked out with a campsite that backed onto the water. The beach was quiet and a quick walk from our site. Town was also just a short walk away. Being at a campground that’s so close to town is such a bonus. We perused the local shops,…

Great Lakes Loop: Niagara Falls to Thunder Bay 2026

September 16, 2026 Sally

The international border between the US and Canada runs, roughly east-west, across the center of Lake Ontario. Niagara Falls can be visited from the Canadian and American sides. In fact, tourists wave hello to each other from both sides. Our Great Lakes loop began at the Falls on the American side. We camped at Four Mile Creek State Park and day-tripped to the Falls. It’s a busy place. Niagara Falls is on many international visitors’ bucket list. We took the…