Plan our camping trip!

So, where to go?

Oshkosh?

Well, he's 15 years old -- and this will be his 16th OSH!

I think we've got that one well-covered...

:-)
--
Jay Honeck
Iowa City, IA
Pathfinder N56993
www.AlexisParkInn.com
"Your Aviation Destination"

In article . com,
"Doug" wrote:

Take the Seaplane to Isle Royal National park and camp for a few days.
You will never forget it!

Isle Royal is not for the novice camper/backpacker.
Care must be taken to filter and purify water to avoid contamination.
Quickly changing weather can also pose challenges this time of year.
Having the right gear and knowing how to use it can make the difference
between having a fun trip and simply surviving.

Maybe Madeline Island near Bayfield WI. If you do, stop at Shell Lake
(SSQ) where camping is allowed on the airport and that ornery airport
manager might find bicycles for you - and maybe even a car?

Jay Honeck wrote:
Okay, so this year my son wants to do a flying father/son trip. (Every
summer I take each kid, just the two of us, somewhere. It's usually a
motorcycle camping trip, but my son tends to alternate between riding
and flying. Two years ago we flew into Gaston's Fly-In Resort down in
Arkansas, and had a great time fishing...)

So, where to go? It's got to have:

1. Camping on the field (or within walking distance.)
2. Something to do for a few days. Hiking, biking, canoeing, swimming,
water parks, roller coasters -- *something* to keep a 15-year-old boy
busy.
3. It can't be too far away, in case I've got to zip back for whatever
reason. 400 - 500 miles is probably the limit.

One thing he does NOT want to do is see another aviation museum. We've
fed him too much of that ice cream, since birth, and he's "museumed
out"...for now.

Canada is a place I've never flown before. Maybe heading north would
be fun, or maybe something along the shores of Lake Superior...?

So, any ideas/recommendations?
--
Jay Honeck
Iowa City, IA
Pathfinder N56993
www.AlexisParkInn.com
"Your Aviation Destination"

I'll give a plug for Cedar Mills Marina (3T0) and AirNav has it at 534
nm. Cedar Mills (http://www.cedarmills.com/) has a 3000' east west
runway. They have duplexs on the runway that you can rent and a they are
right on Lake Texoma (http://www.laketexoma.com/)(89,000 acres). If you
would like to see how world class sail boats are built they are built on
the marina (http://www.cedarmills.com/valiant.htm). There is a resturant
within walking distance that over looks the marina. And if you wish you
can camp on the airport grounds. Showers are close to the airport.


--
Regards,

Ross
C-172F 180 hp
KSWI

On 8 Apr 2006 05:50:47 -0700, "Jay Honeck" wrote:

Okay, so this year my son wants to do a flying father/son trip. (Every
summer I take each kid, just the two of us, somewhere. It's usually a
motorcycle camping trip, but my son tends to alternate between riding
and flying. Two years ago we flew into Gaston's Fly-In Resort down in
Arkansas, and had a great time fishing...)

So, where to go? It's got to have:

1. Camping on the field (or within walking distance.)
2. Something to do for a few days. Hiking, biking, canoeing, swimming,
water parks, roller coasters -- *something* to keep a 15-year-old boy
busy.
3. It can't be too far away, in case I've got to zip back for whatever
reason. 400 - 500 miles is probably the limit.


Canada is a place I've never flown before. Maybe heading north would
be fun, or maybe something along the shores of Lake Superior...?

So, any ideas/recommendations?

Jay,
Perhaps Beaver Island (MI)?, For an even better time, fly to Sault
Ste. Marie - either MI or Ontario. If MI, take a cab or bridge bus
across the river to Ontario, then take the train (variously called the
Algoma Central or Wisconsin Central) to the canyon or some other point
along the line and camp. Mile 71 (Spruce Lake) has cabins to rent -
very cheap.

ACR: http://www.agawacanyontourtrain.com/
Spruce Haven Lodge: http://www.sprucehavenlodge.netfirms.com/

have fun,
jb

"john smith" wrote in message
...
In article . com,
"Doug" wrote:

Take the Seaplane to Isle Royal National park and camp for a few days.
You will never forget it!

Isle Royal is not for the novice camper/backpacker.
Care must be taken to filter and purify water to avoid contamination.
Quickly changing weather can also pose challenges this time of year.
Having the right gear and knowing how to use it can make the difference
between having a fun trip and simply surviving.


A little less radical than Isle Royal:
http://www.beaverbeacon.com/2004-08-...te_Beach.shtml

Another recommendation for Cedar Point and the Islands...

Sandusky is a great place to get to the Cedar Point amusement park. The
Sandusky airport (SKY) can provide shuttle service to the amusement
park. Be aware that the crowds can be large in the middle of the
Summer, but there is nowhere else with this many good roller coasters.

SKY is a privately owned, professionally run small airport. They are
well used to dealing with visitors. Plan on a full day at Cedar
Point and possibly back again to the park in the evening. It's only a
few minute taxi ride.

Another choice PCW, Port Clinton, about 11nm west of Cedar Point.


It is a very short flight out to the islands from Sandusky (probably 15
min in the air).

Probably more like 15-20 mins eng start SKY to eng stop @
Put-in-bay, South Bass Is.

and Pelee Island Canada is within a few more minutes. FYI, if you
just want to overfly Pelee IS, (so you can say you went to
Canada)`call Cleveland Approach on 126.35. Most of Pelee IS is
actually in Cleveland's airspace.

BTW, lemme know if you get up this way before we get out your
way...I'll buy ya lunch at the diner at SKY or somethin'


--Don



Don Byrer
Commercial Pilot / CFI Student
Electronics Technician, RADAR/Data/Comm @ CLE
Amateur Radio KJ5KB

"I have slipped the surly bonds of earth; now if I can just land without bending the gear..."
"I know what it sounds like....when doves cry" (Bird Strike 8/29/05)

I'll give a plug for Cedar Mills Marina (3T0) and AirNav has it at 534
nm. Cedar Mills (http://www.cedarmills.com/) has a 3000' east west runway. They have duplexs on the runway that you
can rent and a they are right on Lake Texoma (http://www.laketexoma.com/)(89,000 acres). If you would like to see
how world class sail boats are built they are built on the marina (http://www.cedarmills.com/valiant.htm). There is
a resturant within walking distance that over looks the marina. And if you wish you can camp on the airport
grounds. Showers are close to the airport.


--
Regards,

Ross
C-172F 180 hp
KSWI

You beat me to it Ross. I was going to suggest 3TO as well. The runway is grass. I believe you can take sailing
lessons at the marina and rent boats?

Joe Schneider
N8437R



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Jay,

Regarding the father/son trip....

How about Duluth, MN? Several airports to choose from, great hiking,
camping and whatnot along the North Shore. And as a bonus, they are
having the Duluth Airshow in July.

http://www.duluthairshow.com/2006/index.html
http://www.visitduluth.com/
http://www.exploreminnesota.com/

Randy

"Ross" wrote in message
news:GNYZf.4568$Q92.860@trnddc04...

I'll give a plug for Cedar Mills Marina (3T0) and AirNav has it at 534 nm.
Cedar Mills (http://www.cedarmills.com/) has a 3000' east west runway.

Snip

And some of the best striper fishing around. There are a number of guides
who operate out of the marina. Take a cooler for the fish filets.