Newport State Park

I went on my first solo camping trip this weekend!

Newport State Park is at the tip of Door County - 14 camp sites right on the shores of Lake Michigan. And about a half mile to a mile between campsites. Heaven.

I hiked my gear in 1.5 miles and set up my tent right on the sand, with a beautiful view of the lake!

It was a little overcast, but I spent the afternoon reading on the rocky shoreline and hiking around my campsite.

The sun snuck out for a few minutes! I could hear these waves roaring from my tent all night long!

Lots of birds to keep me company.

 

This little guy didn't like me getting too near a nest and did a fake "injured wing" dance every time I got too close!

 

I woke up from a nap to find the sky turning dark - and my rain fly right where I left it - AT HOME. So, I rigged up a garbage bag on the outside of the tent and an upside down umbrella tied to a bungee cord inside the tent. I think it would have kept me dry - HAD IT EVER RAINED! I was convinced it was going to storm, and there was not a drop of rain all night long. Oh, well!

 

 

 

After a quiet night in the tent, I woke up to a beautiful sunny morning on the beach! This is the view from my tent!

The sun stayed out and the breeze came in off the water while I packed up my site.

Last look at the view...time to hike back out! And that is a lot of crap to carry...I'm packing lighter next time!

And safely back home! Can't wait to do it again!