Bicycle Friendly Part b



Our experience at the Platt River Campground did not have the successful outcome that we had come to expect after our dealings with Michigan State Park system. We walked out of the Ranger’s office with a list of alternate campgrounds and the prospect of 15 additional miles on the road. 

I had cell service and called a private campground, the Betsie River Camp Site that was just off of our route. The first response to our inquiry about the availability of a camp site was that they were full. I explained that we were two guys on bicycles with two small tents; the lady said that she had a place where we could set up. I said that we would be there in about two hours.

The ride to the camp was uneventful. We made a stop at a supermarket inFrankfort and picked up dinner on the deli aisle. 

The Betsie River Camp Site is on River Road just south of Frankfort. It is right on the Betsie Valley Trail, a 22 mile trail that runs from Frankfort to Thompsonville.

We have often written that meeting nice people is one of the best parts of bicycle touring. The nice person at the center of this story is Barbara Lavely who was willing to listen to our problem and offer up a solution.

Thanks, Barb.

Wes

Posted: Wed - August 2, 2006 at 09:47 AM      

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