| Typist: Bethany Last night I finally hunkered down to plan the second half of my upcoming road trip East with my 3 dogs. Over a week ago, I started looking into routes and lodging between Fargo, North Dakota and Ohio. I then started to procrastinate further research because I could tell this part of the trip would be tough for me to plan. Traveling through such a densely populated part of the country means less remote camping options and more costly pet-friendly lodging. |  2 Days of Driving Through the Midwest |
After hours of researching routes through Illinois and lodging outside of Chicago, I found lot's of pet-friendly options that weren't budget friendly. Places to stay within my budget either panned out to be not-so-pet-friendly or very poorly rated. I got close to reserving a campsite a ways off of my preferred route in a Wisconsin State Park near Milwaukee and experienced the first disappointment in planning this trip. My first choice camp site wasn't available! It was literally the only site already booked.
Perhaps I should not have been procrastinating this planning! But that set back actually proved serendipitous. Instead of settling for another campsite at that park, I backed up, searched the route again and did better. I settled on a Wisconsin State Park near Madison, Wisconsin.
Perhaps I should not have been procrastinating this planning! But that set back actually proved serendipitous. Instead of settling for another campsite at that park, I backed up, searched the route again and did better. I settled on a Wisconsin State Park near Madison, Wisconsin.
Quality Time at Camp Last Fall
Wisconsin State Parks have a wonderfully clearpet policy on their website. I knew I wanted to stay with them right away. But I had to find the right park, the right distance from our previous nights camp in Minnesota and the right distance from our next stop in Columbus, Ohio. I believe I hit the jack pot, but I guess we'll see when we get there! It's all part of the adventure. Planning this one leg of the trip took me longer than the previous 3. I certainly do hope it was worth it!
 A Stroll Around a Campground Last Summer | If all goes as planned, on day five of our trip, the dogs and I will drive to Columbus, Ohio. I am traveling a bit out of my way to Columbus to visit a friend. A familiar face and personal, local knowledge will be a welcome change after four nights of camping on our own. Driving it so far, so fast, will be worth it when we get to Columbus. Plus, from there, we are less than six hours from being with my family near Buffalo, New York. Phew! I now feel so accomplished! Yet I am only half way done. We will need to come home eventually. |
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