For the past three years I have done a little one week tour in Michigan. I live in St. Joe and for two years rode up to Mackinaw using the maps from the LMB. They sell the old ones for around $10 or $11. I stay in motels along the way so the camping thing I would know nothing about. Last year I went around the southern end of Lake Michigan, through Chicago and Milwaukee to Manitowoc. From there the ferry to Ludington, then back down to St. Joe. Very nice ride. This year, up to Ludington, across to Manitowoc, then the UP to Mackinaw City, down to Traverse City. From there I'll probably rent a car and drive back to St. Joe. Really looking forward to it. All the rides though have been great. MI is indeed pretty to ride through. I also lived in Denver, but enjoy the biking here much more. Just a matter of taste I guess. I'd really recommned something up the coastline.