Freighter-watching - Great Lakes 9/30-10/2,'11 Algonac SP MI

[Karl]

Are you ready for another GREAT camping adventure with the
Great Lakes Chapter of Tear Jerkers????

You are cordially invited to our fall 2011 gathering where we will do some Freighter-Watching on the St. Clair River!






WHEN:
Friday September 30 through Sunday October 2, 2011.

WHERE:
Algonac State Park (Riverfront Campground Loop).

8732 River Road– Marine City, MI 48039.
Campground phone number: (810) 765-5605

GPS Coordinates: N42 38.834 W82 30.872

Located in Southeastern Michigan’s St. Clair County, the Algonac / Marine City area sits along side the St. Clair River, which connects Lake Huron to the north with Lake St. Clair to the south. The website (http://www.michigandnr.com/parksandtrails/Details.aspx?id=433&type=SPRK) says, “Algonac State Park's major attraction is viewing freighters of the world along the one half mile of St. Clair River frontage. Algonac is also home to rare habitats, the lake plain prairies and oak savannas that provide places to view prairie plants, wildlife and butterflies.
Algonac State Park contains approximately 1,500 acres and has a half-mile of St. Clair River frontage. Home to rare habitats, the lake plain prairies and oak savannas provide places to view prairie plants, birds and butterflies. One of the park's major attractions is viewing freighters of the world along the St. Clair River frontage.â€

[Karl]

Please note that this thread will not always be updated. The official location for information regarding this gathering is at http://www.tearjerkers.net/forums/viewtopic.php?t=3620

[Nitroxjunkie71]

The Algonac State Park gathering planned for Sept 30th - Oct 2nd in the Great Lakes state has been sparking some interest.



The park is located on the St Clair River just north of Lake St Clair between Port Huron & Detroit Michigan,





and has a great view of passing lake freighters.





We put together a great group of sites to keep us together because the water front sites are the first to go. So far we have a great group of campers from Michigan, Indiana and Canada.



If interested in one of Karl's sites (130, 132, 63, 71, 73 or 70) simply post here or contact Karl directly. Site #55 is also available due to an early cancellation. There are several campers coming in on the 29th (Thursday) to brave the river and freighters for an extra day. This will be a fun filled gathering. Great food, great company and a great view!

Not to mention, GREAT WEATHER!



Hope you can join us...

[Nitroxjunkie71]

I Wanted to update the thread. There are 5 pre reserved sites still available.

Site #71
Site#73
Site# 130
Site# 132, are all available at face value without the hassle of getting on line and making the reservation. Karl has gathered up these sites to keep us together as a group in the "riverfront section". If interersted in one of these sites let Karl know and he will get you set up.

We are up to 17 campers from Michigan, Indiana & Canada with 61 days to go (Thursday arrivals). There is still plenty of time.



Average temps for Algonac Michigan @ time of the gathering: 67/48



We hope you can join us!!

[Tabazooron]

Thanks guys!
It was a blast!
50 mph winds and only a couple inches of rain!
Only a group of Tearjerkers could have fun like this!

Thanks again for aqll the hard work!
Ron & Mb
T@Bazoo